Phoeun You, is a 47 yr old Cambodian refugee and crisis counselor from Long Beach, CA. After serving over 25 yrs in & being found suitable for parole, Phoeun deserves to be reunited with his family! Not transferred to ICE detention! #ProtectPhoeun #StopICETransfers
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Peejay, Ke, and Maria served their time and now help countless system-impacted families find healing and transformation. Yet they still live in constant fear of deportation only because of their immigration status. , pardon APSC 3 and stop family separation!
The APSC 3 survived war, poverty, and incarceration and now advocate for other system-impacted immigrants and refugees. Ke, Maria, and Peejay belong here with the communities they’ve worked so hard to support. , #PardonAPSC3!
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Happening next week, on Thursday April 14 at 6 PM ET! Check out this virtual panel on transformative justice and the university, featuring , Dara Kwayera Imani Bayer, Camila Pelsinger, and Sofia Meadows. Learn more and register: eventbrite.com/e/abolitionist
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Community celebrates #StopICETransfer of Vithea Yung, a disabled Cambodian refugee! , you must continue protecting people like Vithea by passing the #VISIONAct to stop ALL ICE transfers!
![[Image description: yellow background, Right: sketch photo of Vithea Yung. Headline Reads: #FreeVithea. Quote Text Reads: We as a people, who have disabilities, go through a lot mentally and physically. The medical care that is provided by CDCR is very minimal and could be improved on so many levels. Appropriate basic healthcare, timely response to medical request and adequate supplies are some of the things that needs to be reviewed. Though we have a record, it doesn’t mean we are not human. All humans deserve to be equally treated when it comes to medical situations. Link: bit.ly/freevithea. Hashtags: #FreeVithea #StopICETransfers #VISIONAct #HomeNotHeartbreak]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FPxnZ7kXEAwQ1KP?format=jpg&name=large)
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ICE’s double-punishment of Black and POC immigrants is rooted in racism. Gov has an opportunity to end the abusive “prison to deportation” pipeline this year by signing the #VISIONAct.
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Join the call to action here bit.ly/ProtectPhoeun Takes less than 10 minutes to demand safety from prison and ICE for Phoeun.
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The media has already moved on from covering #Ida but funds are urgently needed to support Black & Indigenous communities in Terrebonne, Plaquemines and Lafourche parish. MORE INFO BELOW.
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we're going to need as many volunteers as we can get! You can register to join us at cultureaidnola.org/fillthefridge
If you can't make the whole shift, even a few hours will make a difference!
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🚨📲ACTION ALERT: Take a couple of minutes to make a call to your Senator & urge them to vote AYE to pass the #VISIONAct. We highly encourage constituents of Contra Costa County to make calls!
➡️Visit: bit.ly/VISIONAct for more information.
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if you can please DONATE to food + supply distribution with unhoused comrades during this ongoing state abandonment colliding with yet another climate disaster !!! twitter.com/southern_solid
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Join us for a live discussion on Paris is Burning (1990), an influential film highlighting NYC’s ballroom culture, organized by Black and Latinx LGBTQIA+ community members. Register at bit.ly/unavsa0628 June 28 at 4pm PT!
Nervous but excited to present new work tomorrow from my book in progress at CSU Fresno by on #oceanvuong and forms.gle/7vnVggTtpxWrXL
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Thread uplifting survivors and families' direct funding requests.
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UNAVSA’s Response to Anti-Asian Violence
CW: Harm, Murder, Oppression, Violence
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We have stablished an emergency line, if you need to be in a safe place (202)596-4122. Reach Out, Seek Help!
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Folks @CasaRubyDC is open for emergency shelter, if you need a place to feel safe, We are here for you!
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Folks is open for emergency shelter, if you need a place to feel safe, We are here for you!
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Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 from 12pm to 3pm PST, the UNAVSA Executive Board will be holding an open office hours session on Zoom! Bit.ly/OHUNAVSA
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Join and tomorrow at 5pm ET for an #immigration and criminalization action-oriented webinar! This event is a part of UNAVSA's first-ever Vietnamese Advocacy Month and will give participants the tools to #FreeThemAll. Register here: buff.ly/3kg0iQI
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& APSC's Anti-Deportation Organizers, Havannah & Marady will be presenting a webinar on Ending Direct Transfers 9/16 5-6:30pm pst Join us to learn more: fb.me/e/2Uce59nxQ
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A #VietnameseAmerican author, artist, politician, and doctor walk into a zoom room with 200+ guests & what do you get? Robust conversation on art, advocacy, activism, authenticity, and action. Thx for the inspiration!
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Hey it's #VietnameseAmerican authors, artists, politicians, and doctors talking about art, advocacy, activism, authenticity, and action
Yes, it's the Asian A's
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The ‘96 immigration laws criminalized immigrants and created mandatory detention and deportation. The #NewWayForward bill will end these harmful and outdated laws
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Do you want to make a difference in getting out the AAPI vote in 2020? Check out this great opportunity from @vote2020project to be a Project Ambassador in your local community! unavsa.org/2020project/am #AAPI2020
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Interested in joining The 2020 Project? Apply to be a Project Ambassador today to be a leader in your local community 🙋, register AAPIs to vote 🗳️, host watch parties 🍿, discuss key policy issues 💬, and more! Apply by November 28 HERE: unavsa.org/2020project/am
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We were honored to have speak at our staff retreat this past weekend—thank you for sharing your experience with and advice on mobilizing Asian communities across the continent!
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Leadership @unavsa: doing things that were no where near my radar in my early 20s. Topics that came up: #Cory2020, political power of #AAPI, & why the love language between us & our immigrant fam will never fail to makes us laugh and cry.
An honor sharing my experiences w/y’all
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Need a group to watch the fourth #DemDebate with tonight? Join UNAVSA and @vote2020project at 5 PM Pacific Time (8 PM Eastern time) on our virtual watch party!
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Got plans on October 15? Now you do—join the 2020 Project team as we watch the #DemDebate next week at 8 PM Eastern time! Details and how to join here: facebook.com/events/4338200
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Got plans on October 15? Now you do—join the 2020 Project team as we watch the #DemDebate next week at 8 PM Eastern time! Details and how to join here: facebook.com/events/4338200
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For those looking to learn more about the deportation of Southeast Asian Americans, we hosted a webinar at the beginning of this year featuring Vietnamese American organizers from across the nation. Watch it here: facebook.com/events/5357058
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As ICE raids continue this week, we must stand with impacted communities. Thank you for uplifting families and sharing these stories ✊
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APSC is excited to release "Hope Is Contagious" -- stories, artwork, and quotes from the freedom struggle against ICE detention + deportation. As ICE raids the Cambodian community again this week, let's remember our collective power! asianprisonersupport.com/hope-is-contag
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Happy Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution #AANAPISIWeek! Join us this week as we celebrate AANAPISI programs and call for continued federal funding. See our toolkit here for digital action: bit.ly/aanapisi2019kit
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Did you know that Vietnamese Americans are some of the least likely to participate in elections? According to research, only 60% were certain they would vote, compared to 76% of all Asian Americans. aapidata.com/infographic-20
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Happy #NationalVoterRegistrationDay ! It’s a beautiful morning to knock some tasks off your to-do list, listen to some great music, and get ready to make sure your voice is heard 
Check out our site in our bio for more info on how to register! #vote2020project #NVRD2019
Check out our site in our bio for more info on how to register! #vote2020project #NVRD2019
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Even though Women's History Month has concluded here in the U.S., recognizing issues of inequality doesn't stop with the monthly themes. We as society must continuously challenge inequality, and...
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Are you interested in becoming a Family Leader and making an attendee’s conference a memorable one? Apply to be a Family Leader for this year’s UNAVSA-16 Leadership Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia! The Family... facebook.com/UNAVSA/posts/1
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UNAVSA is saddened and horrified by the recent shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. We stand against the Islamophobia, xenophobia, and white supremacy that has fueled extremist violence across the... facebook.com/72650415231/po
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The 2020 Project will be hosting the “Face the Family” campaign webinar Wednesday at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET. Join the Team Reps (Benson Quach, Chris Dinh, and Chantal Thuy) as they discuss their personal experiences talking... facebook.com/UNAVSA/posts/1
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