Asian Journal Coverage of National CAPACD’s March 17th Press Events

ON March 17, Asian Pacific American community organizations in New York, Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles expressed their alarm about severe proposed cuts to federal programs for seniors, children and the poor. more» 

Seattle Mayor Joins InterIm CDA and National CAPACD for Press Conference

On Thursday, March 17, 2011, InterIm CDA led local organizing efforts in Seattle to participate in a national press conference that brought attention to some devastating federal budget cuts Congress is considering. Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn was among five elected officials who joined in the press conference. (content from InterIm CDA) more» 

Communities of Color Hardest Hit, Slowest to Recover from Recession

The Great Recession had dire consequences for Americans' economic well-being. Communities of color in particular ended up with much larger losses during the recession than whites and they were more vulnerable as the economy moved through the second year of its recovery. "The State of Communities of Color in the U.S. Economy," a new report by the Center for American Progress, explores the racial and ethnic economic gaps in the U.S. economy during and after the recession. more» 

New Report Details Minorities’ Struggles to Bounce Back from Recession

As the nascent economic recovery picks up steam, minorities are still struggling to make gains, according to a new report from the Center for American Progress more» 

Press Conference on The State of Communities of Color

The Center for American Progress (CAP) scheduled a press conference to coincide with the release of its report entitled "The State of Communities of Color." Participants included Congressman James Clyburn; Dr. Christian Weller, Center for American Progress; Dr. Valerie Rawlston Wilson, Ph.D., Vice President of Research, National Urban League; Peter Morris, Director of Strategy and Partnerships, National Congress of American Indians; Lisa Hasegawa, Executive Director, National CAPACD; Catherine Singley, Senior Policy Analyst, NCLR's Economic and Employment Policy Project. more» 

HUD awards grant to National CAPACD Housing Counseling Network

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded the National CAPACD a $785,000 grant to administer a national housing counseling program targeting AAPIs in 10 states. Of 28 HUD-approved national housing counseling intermediaries, National CAPACD is the only organization focused on serving AAPI communities. more» 

Immigrant Groups Reach out to Blacks

The effort is part of a broader strategy among Hispanic, black and Asian civil rights groups to unite on areas of common interest and to get Congress and the Obama administration to enact major legislation on jobs and immigration - even as the nation's political leaders are focused on health care. more» 

National CAPACD Seeking Spring Intern 2010

National CAPACD is seeking undergraduate or graduate students to work with a dynamic, progressive non-profit organization committed to advancing the well-being of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities through advocacy, organizing and leadership development. more» 

Arena Digest: Up-And-Coming Politicos

The Politico's Arena is a cross-party, cross-discipline forum for intelligent and lively conversation about political and policy issues. Contributors have been selected by Politico staff and editors. In this edition, Meizhu Lui identifies Lisa Hasegawa as one of the "up-and-coming politicos" in Washington, DC. more» 

Penetrating the Maze of Mortgage Relief

National CAPACD Board Member and Executive Director of Chhaya CDC, Seema Agnani, discusses their work helping families in Queens help homeowners in distress. more»