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Forum for Equality // Louisiana

The mission of the Forum For Equality Lousiana is to promote and sustain the equality of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons in the State of Louisiana. Equality is meant to include the protection of human and civil rights and the elimination of prejudice and discrimination.

We accomplish our mission through the establishment of fair and equitable laws protecting the rights of LGBT persons and the elimination of laws that would seek to counter this effort. We pursue our activities within the definition of the IRS code section 501(c)4, and in accordance with all local, state and federal laws. Our activities include statewide legislative efforts, local initiatives, political activism and advocacy campaigns. Our organization is composed of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and straight allies united in our belief that full human rights should be extended to the LGBT community.

Contact // forumforequality@forumforequality.org

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Asian Nation

Nerdy factoids about Asian populations throughout the U.S. Statistic numbers were crunched from the 2000 census. Cool graphs and infographics.

Asian Nation 2000 census article

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Demographics of the United States // Wiki

As of January 1, 2013, the United States had a total resident population of 315,250,000,[1] making it the third most populous country in the world.[2] It is a very urbanized population, with 82% residing in cities and suburbs as of 2008 (the worldwide urban rate is 50.5%[3]). This leaves vast expanses of the country nearly uninhabited.[4] California and Texas are the most populous states,[5] as the mean center of United States population has consistently shifted westward and southward.[6] New York City is the most populous city in the United States.[7]

For more fascinating information click here for the full wikipedia page.

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White House Initiative on AAPI (blog)

On October 14, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the Executive Order reestablishing the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (Initiative). The Initiative, co-chaired by U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan and Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary Chris Lu, is housed within the U.S. Department of Education, and led by Executive Director Kiran Ahuja. The Initiative works to improve the quality of life and opportunities for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders by facilitating increased access to and participation in federal programs where they remain underserved.

The Executive Order also established the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and the Federal Interagency Working Group. Working in conjunction, the Commission and Federal Interagency Working Group are comprised of individuals, executive branch departments, agencies, and offices representing a broad spectrum of fields and programs impacting Asian Americans and Pacific Islander communities.

The Initiative works collaboratively with the White House Office of Public Engagement and the designated Federal agencies to increase Asian American and Pacific Islander participation in programs in education, commerce, business, health, human services, housing, environment, arts, agriculture, labor and employment, transportation, justice, veterans affairs and economic and community development.

The Initiative seeks to highlight both the tremendous unmet needs in the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities as well as the dynamic community assets that can be leveraged to meet many of those needs. The Initiative focuses on crosscutting priority areas that may reach across all issue areas and agencies, including, for example, advancing research, data collection, analysis and dissemination for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, and ensuring access, especially linguistic access and cultural competence, for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and encouraging Asian American and Pacific Islander involvement in public service and civic engagement opportunities.

This historic Executive Order initiates another avenue of access to the federal government for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and affirms President Obama’s commitment to Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

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Saving face can’t make API women safe, by Viji Sundaram

New America Media article about HIV/AIDS in the Asian Pacific Islander community.

…”That’s perhaps why sexually experienced API women are least likely to be tested for HIV in OB/GYN settings than women from other races. Hahm’s research shows that 17.2 percent of API women were likely to be tested by their gynecologists compared to 20.3 percent Hispanics, 26.2 percent African Americans and 22.1 percent whites.”

…”Panelists said that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s estimate that only 1 percent of those in the Asian and Pacific Islander communities have HIV/AIDS could be well off the mark, given the underreporting or misclassification of their communities.”

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Asian Americans in Washington State

A synopsis of Asian American’s in the state of Washington covering immigration and migration.

Courtesy from the Center for the Study of the Pacific Northwest. A curriculum for this topic was created by Matthew W. Klingle.

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Documentary.org

Founded in 1982, the International Documentary Association (IDA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that promotes nonfiction filmmakers, and is dedicated to increasing public awareness for the documentary genre. At IDA, we believe that the power and artistry of the documentary art form are vital to cultures and societies globally, and we exist to serve the needs of those who create this art form. Our major program areas are: Advocacy, Filmmaker Services, Education, and Public Programs and Events.

ABOUT IDA ADVOCACY
At IDA, we advocate for, help protect and advance the broad fundamental rights of documentary filmmakers. We have a long history of making the case for documentary filmmaking as a vital art form, and we continue to seek ways to ensure that those who make documentaries have the access, funding and protection they deserve to practice their craft.

Most recently, IDA has been in the forefront of support on major issues confronting our industry, including:

promoting net neutrality efforts
lobbying for the development of strong public policies for the arts
lobbying for the appropriation of increased public funding for the arts
promoting fair use practice
protecting first amendment rights of filmmakers.

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Racial Equality: Funders for LGBTQ Issues

The Racial Equity Online Toolkit provides a range of grantmaking tools, commentaries and best practices to support grantmakers in implementing an LGBTQ racial equity lens into their grantmaking and internal operations.

Information about LGBTQ Asian Americans

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FIERCE

FIERCE is a membership-based organization building the leadership and power of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth of color in New York City. We develop politically conscious leaders who are invested in improving ourselves and our communities through youth-led campaigns, leadership development programs, and cultural expression through arts and media. FIERCE is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of social justice movement leaders who are dedicated to ending all forms of oppression.

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