From the Boards:
Dear Members,
Since 2009, APANO has been on an intentional and transformative journey towards justice through our community organizing as well as within our organization. Our updated values and strategic plan are our North Star, and APANO’s programs are growing and adapting to the […]
After about 9 months of extensive planning, 10 ALLY youth made their way to Chicago in August for the first-ever “Beyond Our Boundaries” national Asian youth summit. With over 120 youth from 10 different organizations attendance, the summit sought to bring together Asian American youth throughout the country to learn, build, and grow with one […]
Last month, APANO restarted its Portland Monthly Member Meetings to great success! Our first meeting since 2015, hosted at the delicious Cambodian Mekong Bistro, more than 30 folks and APANO staff came together to find ways to respond to this political moment together.
At this meeting, we asked ourselves if we — as […]
APANO is excited to announce dates for our 2017 Statewide Listening Circle Tour to deepen our member engagement and listen to voices in our communities. We envision a just world where Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community experiences are prioritized and reflected in the issues and policies we advocate for.
What is a […]
by Sheena Ino
API-CLI Year 5 Fellow
Growing up as a mixed-race kid in San Jose, CA, I was always aware of two things: my “mixed-ness” and that I was part of the umbrella of being Asian. People would always ask not knowing where to place me, “Oh, what are you?” or “Where are you from?” and on cue at an […]
