South Bay First Thursdays Presents:

Voices Community Dialogue

Exploring How Immigrant Integration Strengthens Our Communities

This event includes:
Premier screening of Asian American Voices, dinner, policy briefs, and small group discussions

March 4, 2010
Registration Begins @ 6:00 PM
Premier Screening Begins @ 6:30 PM

Location: De Anza College, Campus Center Conference Rooms A&B
21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard,
Cupertino
, CA 95014
Park in the Flint Center Parking Structure. $2 permit required, cash only

Free (donations are welcome!)

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:

  • State budget cuts
  • Health care reform
  • Immigrant support services

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Presented By:
Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI)
South Bay First Thursdays (SBFT)


Co-Sponsored by:
Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute
(APALI)
Southwest Airlines
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

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February 9, 2010 in First Thursdays

Rebuilding Trust between Community and SJPD: Examining the role of the Independent Police Auditor

February 4, 2010Registration Begins @ 6:30 PM
Panel Discussion Begins @ 7:00 PM

Location: Asian Americans for Community Involvement Building
2400 Moorpark Avenue

Room 210
San Jose, CA 95128

Free (donations are welcome!)

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.

Moderator:
Tamon Norimoto –
Organizer, South Bay First Thursdays

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

Event made possible by the generous support from:


Asian Americans for Community Involvement
American Leadership Forum – Silicon Valley (ALF)
Southwest Airlines

Our February event was recognized for its community importance. We’ve made it onto ABC 7 news. Check it out!!

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January 20, 2010 in First Thursdays

South Bay First Thursdays Presents: Get In The Mix

Mixer Flyer

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FREE (donations are welcome!)

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.

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November 5, 2009 in First Thursdays