For Democrats of all ilk, the Democratic National Convention is their Superbowl. AAPI politicians, activists and those concerned about the future of the United States have enthusiastically jumped into the political mosh pit.
Having an Asian American on the ticket of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris is helping build excitement and involvement of the AAPI communities.
Milwaukee County has about 41,000 AAPI, according to AAPI Data with a strong political influence of the Hmong community. Other stats on Wisconsin's AAPI communities.
Unlike previous conventions where all the delegates came to one citiy, in this era of COVID-19, the Democrats opted for safety and health over glitz and crowds. There are four main electronic hubs. Besides Milwaukee, there will be setups in New York, Los Angeles and Wilmington, Delaware, where Joe Bide resides.
While the highlights of the Democratic National Convention are being done virtually, there's still a lot to keep those AAPI delegates in attendance busy. And fortunately for the rest of the country, some of those events are open to the public online.
It began Sunday with an event to welcome AAPI delegates and political junkies featuring a host of AAPI celebrities and political figures. Those who paid to join in contributed to a fund that went to two Milwaukee-based AAPI charities, the Hmong American Women's Association, and the Wisconsin United Coalition of Mutual Assistance Association, which advocates and supports the state’s Hmong and Southeast Asian Communities.
The event was presented by Lou actors Diamond Phillips and Keiko Agena. and hosted by Bel Leong-Hong, Chair, DNC AAPI Caucus, in conjunction with CAPA21, AAPI Victory Fund, ASPIRE, and the Asian American Action Fund.
While the highlights of the Democratic National Convention are being done virtually, there's still a lot to keep those AAPI delegates in attendance busy. And fortunately for the rest of the country, some of those events are open to the public online.
It began Sunday with an event to welcome AAPI delegates and political junkies featuring a host of AAPI celebrities and political figures. Those who paid to join in contributed to a fund that went to two Milwaukee-based AAPI charities, the Hmong American Women's Association, and the Wisconsin United Coalition of Mutual Assistance Association, which advocates and supports the state’s Hmong and Southeast Asian Communities.
The event was presented by Lou actors Diamond Phillips and Keiko Agena. and hosted by Bel Leong-Hong, Chair, DNC AAPI Caucus, in conjunction with CAPA21, AAPI Victory Fund, ASPIRE, and the Asian American Action Fund.
More about Wisconsin's AAPI communities. Source: AAPI Data.
And if you just can't wait for the main speakers tonight, join Daniel Dae Kim, DNC Chairman Tom Perez, Congresswoman Grace Meng and Asian American and Pacific Islander supporters across the country to watch the Democratic National Convention! We'll come together, virtually, to watch the convention and take action each day.
Please RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/joebiden/event/298794/
Monday, Aug. 17:
Today, the first working day of the convention, the AAPI Caucus held its first meeting at 1 p.m. ET, that discussed the AAPI agenda and what it hoped to accomplish at the DNC. Non-delegates could attend this insiders' meeting by registering beforehand.
If you missed that meeting, the caucus will convene again Wednesday, at 1 p.m., ET. in which the online public is invited. RSVP here.
4:30 p.m. —APIAVote/APAICS/NCAPA: Learning How to Mobilize and Motivate Asian American and Pacific Islander Voters
9 p.m. -- Tonight's speakers will include Sen. Amy Klobuchar, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Sen. Bernie Sanders and former First Lady Michelle Obama, one of the most admired public figures in the U.S.Tuesday, Aug. 18:
9 p.m. -- Tuesday night's speakers are: Former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., former Secretary of State John Kerry, N.Y. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Delaware Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester,former second lady Jill Biden and former President Bill Clinton.
Wednesday, Aug. 19:
1 p.m. -- AAPI Caucus will reconvene and the meeting is open to the online public. RSVP here.
8:30 p.m. — All* Above All Action Fund: Women of Color Mark the Historic Vice Presidential Nomination
9 p.m.-- Wednesday night's speakers will be topped by Vice President nominee Kamala Harris and ormer President Barack Obama. Preceding them will be a covey of rising stars of the Democratic Party, including Georgia State House Representative Sam Park, the first Korean American and openly gay state Representative in Georgia. Other speakers include Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, N.M. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, and former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
Thursday, Aug. 20:
9 p.m. -- Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth, presidential candidate Andrew Yang will precede the acceptance speech by Joe Biden, which he will deliver from the Chase Center in Wilmington, Delaware. After his speech, he'll invite his Vice President nominee Kamala Harris onto the stage with him. Other speakers include N.J. Sen. Cory Booker, former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Delaware Sen. Chris Coons.
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SCREEN CAPTURE / CBS Joe Biden will accept the Democrats' nomination for President on Thursday. |
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