Civic Engagement

  The Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) of Washington saw many successes, challenges, and important lessons learned from this year’s legislative session that will shape our [...]

APIC will host the 2022 virtual A&PI Legislative Days on February 2-3, 2022, where we engage our state legislators on key issues and work together to build and uplift the power of Asian & [...]

On January 6, millions watched as a mob of thousands of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in a violent attack against Congress that lead to a lockdown, evacuation and five deaths. The [...]

Social justice champion, Tony Lee, passed away after many years battling ALS. Tony was a fierce advocate who brought people together to make lasting change. He built partnerships, founded [...]

A key vote TODAY on transit by the Seattle City Council could drastically cut bus service for ACRS clients, residents and communities in Seattle’s Rainier Valley.  Currently, Seattle has a [...]

Amid the COVID 19 pandemic and the country protesting vehemently against police killings of Black people, we can take a short pause to acknowledge an important victory. In June, the Supreme Court [...]

ACRS stands in solidarity with the Black community and protestors around the country who are vehemently demanding that Black Lives Matter.

AAPI Heritage Month gives us a moment of pause to remember that creating a different world for the future is tied to our legacy of resistance in this country.

While racism toward Asians is neither new nor unsurprising, COVID-19 has brought the matter to concerning heights. 

ACRS, APIC and the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) urge members of Asian American Pacific Islander and other immigrant communities to know their legal rights [...]