Dear CACS Members and Friends:

If you have a college age son or daughter who is interested in a career in law – particularly as a federal prosecutor or civil Assistant U.S. Attorney – I hope you will consider sharing our invitation to participate in the United States Attorney’s Future Assistant U.S. Attorney Academy.

Below is an invitation with details on this unique opportunity to meet with the U.S. Attorney and a federal judge, discover career paths, and explore first hand the work and role of the United States Attorney’s Office.

(Attendees must be 18 years of age or older, and currently enrolled in a junior college, college, or law school.)

If you have any questions, please contact Sean W.Vassar, Community Outreach Specialist, U.S. Attorney’s Office, at 916) 554-2907.

Sincerely,
Honey Lum, President
CACS

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In preparation for Census 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau is hiring! The 2010 census showed that Asian Americans were the fastest growing racial group in America, and elected officials took notice and understand the importance of paying attention and engaging with this base of growing voters.

Now, more than ever, it is important for the community to participate in Census 2020 to ensure our voices will continue to be heard. We encourage interested (especially bilingual!) AAPI to apply and bring their understanding of our community to the 2020 Census. While participating in Census 2020 is a given, working with the Census Bureau is another! See their website for more information.

After a week of severe wind and rain, Mother Nature relented and bestowed good fortune on the town of Locke, transforming picturesque Main Street into a perfect backdrop for this year’s Locke Chinese New Year Celebration. 2019 – The Year of the Boar – marked the third year in which the Locke Foundation, helped by its team of volunteers that included CACS Council’s Douglas Hsia and Joyce Eng, funded and staged what has become a signature event for Locke: the largest, most complete example of a rural agricultural Chinese American community in the U.S.

Douglas Hsia Chaired and planned the gathering of various Organizations together at the Jan Ying Musuem to enjoy lunch and to welcome the Lunar New Year. Community leaders from over 16 organizations had opportunity to present overview of their missions and goals.

Hundreds of visitors, many of which were first-timers to the town, were given the opportunity to experience an event which presented numerous elements traditional to Chinese New Year celebrated in China. There was the Lion Dance, whose members blessed residences and businesses by devouring lettuce hung over doorways, then spitting the leaves three times into the front entrance, thus bestowing good fortune, prosperity and health. A martial arts demonstration followed highlighting skills of sword, spear, hands and feet. A trio of roving musicians performed traditional Chinese music on authentic instruments. Demonstrations included Chinese calligraphy, tea ceremony, silk painting and gambling.

California State Capitol
Summer 2019
Internship Program

Application Deadline: February 11, 2019

APPLY NOW

APAPA internship opportunities are designed to prepare college students to become future leaders across the nation. These programs provide a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, gain public policy experience, and to become civically engaged.

For the past 14 years, over 550 students have benefited from APAPA Program nationwide with Internships and scholarships!

Tuesday, February 12, 2019 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
(Reception 5:30 PM – Program at 6:00 PM)
McGeorge School of Law, Courtroom
3200 Fifth Avenue, Sacramento, CA

More information

The Council supports APAPA Legislative reception on January 28th at the Sutter Club.

On Dec. 20, 2018 President Trump signed into law the Chinese-American World War II Veteran Congressional Gold Medal Act, which had been passed unanimously on Sept. 12, 2018, by the U.S. Senate (S. 1050) and unanimously on Dec. 12, 2018, by the U.S. House of Representatives (H.R. 2358). The bill passed the House five days before the 75th anniversary of the 1943 Magnuson Act, which repealed the regrettable Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.

The Chinese-American World War II Veteran Congressional Gold Medal Act is bipartisan legislation that honors the Chinese-American veterans who served our country in World War II despite prevalent discrimination at the time. Over 20,000 Chinese-American veterans answered the call to serve in the United States military when the country was attacked at Pearl Harbor.

This is a wonderful holiday gift to the Chinese-American community. The president’s signature on this bill reaffirms this administration’s recognition of the contributions minorities make in protecting our nation. They put their lives on the line, pledging loyalty to our country and proving that we are all patriots. The passing and signing into law of this act honorably recognizes the Chinese-Americans who bravely served our country.

By 1941, over 100,000 Chinese-Americans had immigrated to the United States. Before the Magnuson Act, the Chinese-American community faced widespread discrimination, in part due to the passing of the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882, which restricted immigration of Chinese laborers to the United States. Overcoming these hardships, Chinese-Americans persevered to integrate into American society and build thriving communities. More than 20,000 brave Chinese-American men and women rose to serve the country from every state in the union, in every theater of battle, and in each branch of the armed services. Many earned citations for their heroism and honorable duty to our nation.

The congressional bills, H.R. 2358 and S. 1050, were championed through the legislative process with support from the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (C.A.C.A.) and veterans’ organizations across the country.

“The Chinese-American community has been working very closely with political leaders from every state to ensure unanimity in the passing of this great legislative bill,” noted Ed Gor, immediate past national C.A.C.A. president. “We applaud the work of everyone involved in this initiative, from our internal efforts with the Honorable Betty Tom Chu, Honorable Sophie Wong, John Wong, and John Gee, who drafted the original bill, those who walked the Hill the past 18 months, and hundreds of C.A.C.A. members who advocated locally across the country, to House co-sponsors, the Honorable Ed Royce, Ted Lieu, and Grace Meng, and Senators Duckworth, Cochran, and Hirono. This was a Team America effort!”

“Many of the benefactors of this Act are sadly no longer with us,” notes Wilson Lee, cofounder of the Chinese American Heritage Foundation and C.A.C.A. Boston Lodge. “But as they sacrificed for us then, we now offer this tribute to their most precious contribution to our country — their lives for our freedom. With the Chinese-American WWII Veteran Congressional Gold Medal Act now being signed into law, let freedom ring for all!”

(Original U.S. Department of Education text)

The Chinese American Council of Sacramento sponsored carolers who performed at the ACC Senior Services (formerly known as The Asian Community Center of Sacramento Valley).

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