First Thursdays is a monthly dinner series for people in the non-profit, for-profit, and government sectors interested in Asian American & Pacific Islander (AA&PI) community issues and service opportunities. Our mission is to foster a sense of community and understanding through educational events, focusing on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Premier Screening: AACI’s Asian American Voices is a documentary that follows the successes, hardships, and hopes of three immigrants in Silicon Valley working to shape the community.
Presentation & Dialogue: Engage with policy advocates on issues that affect all immigrant communities:
Have you ever needed to make a complaint about the police, but didn’t know where to turn? Come to SBFT’s February event, where we will be highlighting the role and responsibility of the Independent Police Auditor. This interactive and engaging forum will focus on what an effective IPA could mean for public safety.
Panelists:
Anne Im – Director of Community Programs & Advocacy, AACI Daniel Katz – Assistant Chief of Police, City of San Jose Richard Konda – Executive Director, Asian Law Alliance
Shivaun Nurre – Acting Independent Police Auditor, City of San Jose
December 3, 2009 | Event 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Koji Sake Lounge
41 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Start December off right with South Bay First Thursdays organizers, friends, and people like you who want to get involved in the Asian American & Pacific Islander community in the greater San Jose area! Come out for a relaxing evening to mix and mingle, enjoy delicious sake specials, and learn more about this organization that connects people with issues of significance.
The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) cordially invites you to attend the 24th Annual National Leadership Convention and Diversity Career Fair in San Francisco. In the spirit of our vision “We make leaders!”, the conference will address your present needs to prepare you for the realities of the future. You will also have […]
Hyphen magazine, in partnership with Paper Hat Productions, presents Alien/ation – a group show of Hyphen illustrators and painters from past and present, whose works have increased the depth of our understanding of Asian America. EVENT DETAILS Saturday, July 10th 5:30 pm – Artist’s Reception 7:00 pm – Art Riot Extravaganza Space Gallery 1141 Polk St., San [ […]