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Korean Americans for Political Advancement (KAPA) was founded in
January 2006 by a group of Korean American New Yorkers to promote a
progressive agenda of civil rights, immigrant rights, and economic
justice, for Korean Americans and the broader community, through
political action and education.
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Our goal is not simply to elect Korean or Asian American
candidates to office. Doing so will not present a qualitative
resolution to the issues confronting our community, such as access to
affordable housing and health care, educational inequality or funding
for immigrant social services
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Rather, we are looking to mobilize the Korean American community
and to maximize our political influence in support of candidates and
allies who share our progressive agenda.
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Upcoming Events
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KAPA Speakeasy:
Deportation without Consideration - the Story of Qing Wu
April 13, 2010
KAPA
will host a speakeasy with Qing Wu, whose deportation case
generated front page headlines nationwide, and civil rights attorney
and OCA-NY President, Liz Ouyang. They will talk about the broken
immigration system that resulted in Qing being ordered deported, his
four-month-long detention, and the inspired advocacy by OCA-NY that led
to his recent pardon by Governor Paterson and subsequent release.
It promises to be a fascinating discussion. Please join us!
When: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
Where: Haven, 244 East 51st Street, b/w 2nd & 3rd Aves.
No RSVP required
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