(NAME-MCE) Advancing Justice Conference October 29-30, 2009 Los Angeles CA

[Anselmo Villanueva]

Advancing Justice Conference

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Building New Foundations for Civil Rights

October 29-30, 2009  Los Angeles CA

The Advancing Justice Conference is an inaugural national civil rights
and social justice conference, expected to draw several hundred
individuals from across the country. The conference aims to bring
together a diverse group of stakeholders in one place to address a
broad range of issues facing the Asian American and Pacific Islander
community. It serves as a unique forum where researchers, advocates,
direct service providers and other leaders can meet face-to-face, talk
about their common challenges and find ways to work collaboratively.

Taking place over two days, the conference covers a variety of issues
including: immigration reform and enforcement, immigrant integration,
human rights, civil rights and national security, health care, Census
2010, redistricting, low-wage workers, hate crimes, and LGBT rights.
It also includes presentations on corporate and foundation
fundraising, new media, community organizing, board and commission
participation, capacity building, and intergroup collaboration.

The Advancing Justice Conference is a joint project by the Asian
American Institute (Chicago), Asian American Justice Center
(Washington, D.C.), Asian Law Caucus (San Francisco) and Asian Pacific
American Legal Center (Los Angeles).

Information, registration, and to be placed on mailing list:

http://www.advancingjustice.org/

CONTACT:

Advancing Justice Conference
1145 Wilshire Blvd, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Telephone: (213) 977-7500 ext. 232

Fax: (213) 977-7595

E-mail: contact at advancingjustice.org