Stating that you are Laotian on the American Census 2010 form means more federal money for education, social services, community services, our families and community. In addition to answers to frequently asked questions, we’ve outlined some important Census facts and what we as a community need to do to reach our goal of a complete Laotian National count in 2010.
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Amy Chanthaphavong
August 2009 > Queen Miss Asian America
Dolene Simmalavong*
April 2010 > Miss Lao International
Phailinda Philavan
November 2009 > Queen Miss Lao PDR
Claudia Vannithone
May 2010 > Miss World Australia ACT
* Queen Dolene will be representing the Miss Lao International and ILNYF at the 25th Annual Miss Asian America on August 7, 2010 at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in San Francisco where Queen Amy will be crowning the next Queen.
Washington, D.C. — OCA, a national Asian Pacific American (APA) social justice organization with over 80 chapters and affiliates, encourages all community members to get screened, vaccinated and learn more about hepatitis B today, on World Hepatitis Day. Asian Pacific Americans are disproportionately affected by hepatitis B, a life-threatening disease that is often undetected.
Approximately one in ten APAs are infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and make up more than half of the 2 million HBV carriers in the United States. Hepatitis B is the cause of 80 percent …
Seattle University School of Law’s Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law & Equality worked with the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) to produce “The State of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Washington .” This comprehensive report examined the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Washington , healthcare and human services, the criminal justice system, economic opportunities, housing, immigration, and political participation.
“The current contributions, needs and challenges highlighted in this report indicate the significant role Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders play in the …
Washington – May 17, 2010 Laotian Americans will be joining other Asian Pacific American (APA) Communities to celebrate the APA community at its 44th annual Folklife Festival (http://www.festival.si.edu) on the National Mall, in Washington, D.C. from June 24 to July 5, 2010.
The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage for the first time in 44 years will be focusing on APAs for the 2010 Folklife. Although focusing on APAs from the Greater Washington D.C. area, this event will represent the rich cultural heritage of over 15 million APAs who live …
Census Takers to Follow Up with About 48 Million Households Nationwide
About 635,000 2010 Census takers across the nation begin going door to door tomorrow to follow up with households that either didn’t mail back their form or didn’t receive one. An estimated 48 million addresses will be visited through July 10.
“America’s had a very successful first half of the 2010 Census, where more than 72 percent of the nation’s households mailed back their census forms,” U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert M. Groves said. “But achieving a complete and accurate census …
Dolene Simmalavong of San Francisco, CA was crowned Miss Lao International (MLIP) on Saturday at the historical landmark Hotel Whitcomb Ballroom in San Francisco.
Dolene is an apparel design and merchandising student at San Francisco State University. She is 19-years old, the first ever Miss Lao International.
She says, “I’m proud and honored and look forward to representing the International Lao New Year Festival (ILNYF) organization and Laotian American community.”
Dolene’s win has earned her a seat as a contestant sponsored by ILNYF at the 25th Annual Miss Asian America Pageant at …
Be a part of history! The Laotian American National Alliance invites you to the first national conference for the Laotian American community, “Yesterday, Today, and Building a Better Tomorrow!” Come meet our expert panelists and share your ideas about preserving our cultures, our languages, and our stories.
Washington, DC – For months, Southeast Asian American community organizations have been preparing their communities to be counted on Census Day, April 1. The Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC), a national organization that works to advance the interests of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans, is concerned about the undercount of this community in the past and is working with groups to ensure an accurate count in the 2010 Census.
MORROW, GA – The Friends of the National Archives Southeast Region (FNAS), proudly announces a partnership with community organizations and archival institutions to hold the first symposium celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at the National Archives at Atlanta on Saturday, May 1, 2010 titled “We are America: Asian Pacific Americans inthe U.S. South.”
For more than a century, Asians have overcome obstacles to make significant contributions in both America and Canada. Their contributions have added tremendously to the success and prosperity of North America. NAAAP is a leadership development organization that provides a broad range of professional and educational services. It is only fitting then, that NAAAP recognizes leaders who exemplify our vision and mission. NAAAP is paying tribute to these leaders by creating a NAAAP 100 Recognition Program.
Nominations for the 2010 NAAAP 100 program are now open! Please download the nomination …
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