“What Does This Election Mean For Asian Americans?”
Monday, Oct. 13
3:00 p.m.
Addams Hall #207
Why should Asian Americans care about this election? Does my vote really
matter? Learn more about the issues that impact Asian Americans in this
election cycle and the need for Asian American political leaders. Also
learn about the voting power of Asian Americans and how to make your voice
heard in our political process.
Panelists:
* April Lewton, Community Organizer for the Asian American Institute of
Chicago who, in collaboration with community leaders, developed the 2008
Asian American Issues Platform for Illinois, a guide to Asian American
issues important to this year’s election.
* Ann Kalayil, founder of the South Asian American Policy and Research
Institute who has been involved in a variety of political campaigns and
Asian American political organizations.
Sponsored by UIC’s Asian American Resource and Cultural Center. For more
information, contact ckodama@uic.edu or 312-413-9653, or visit aarcc.uic.edu.
To see some fun announcements about why Asian Americans should vote,
visit: http://www.sdaff.org/reelvote2008psa.php . Get inspired and vote!
Note: the deadline to register to vote in Illinois is Tues., Oct. 7. To
register (including changing your address), pick up a form at the UIC
Library or visit
http://www.elections.state.il.us/votinginformation/Register.aspx
Corinne M. Kodama, Associate Director
Asian American Resource & Cultural Center (MC 203)
University of Illinois at Chicago
826 S. Halsted St., Rm 101 (Taft Hall)
Chicago IL 60607-7029
312-413-9653 ph, 312-413-9732 fx
ckodama@uic.edu
http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/AARCC/
