The rich culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands has become an integral part of America as a result of the huge influx of immigrants into the United States, particularly in the last two decades. As the Asian/Pacific Islander American community grows, the need for one collective voice increases. Founded in 1979, the Asian/Pacific American Society provides services and leadership in cultural, social and economic areas, including efforts to integrate people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent into the American mainstream. Through its activities and projects, APAS seeks to bring out the maximum potential of all people in our communities. With this work, APAS ultimately seeks to build a better world for all races.
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Welcome to the new and improved APAS website! It is a work in progress, so please
feel free to contact us with corrections or information you'd like to see on the site. APAS reserves the right to include or exclude any information presented once reviewed. Thank you!
September 20, 2008
6-11pm at the Hilton Hotel Riverside
There will be a fabulous array of auction items, beautiful Ms. APAS contest, Frank Hara Service Awards, Raffle prize, 3-course dinner, dancing, and entertainment!
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School officials in Terrebonne Parish are considering a policy that would require all commencement speeches to be in English only. The proposal comes after Hue and Cindy Vo, co-valedictorians at Ellender High School , delivered part of their commencement address in Vietnamese. The article can be accessed here .
Community members and organizations have written press releases to express discontentment with the Board's anti-immigrant sentiment and lack cultural sensitivity. The ability to speak in a different language is an important part of maintaining cultural identity to one's heritage. APAS mission is to promote, preserve and education Asian culture and heritage. Please support APAS mission of cultural preservation and education by writing to the Board and encourage them to not move forward on a policy that does not promote cultural diversity.
Below is a letter APAS sent to each board member and a link their contact information. continued »
