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Los Angeles, CA - The Korean American Coalition criticizes the Commerce Department’s March 22 decision to include the citizenship question in the 2020 U.S. Census. Given the current climate on immigration, the Commerce Department’s decision is likely to further discourage members of our immigrant communities from participating in the 2020 Census. KAC Executive Director Joon Bang said, “The Census is a national tool to provide a count of all residents of the U.S., not just its citizens, and it provides our country with the data we need to better serve our communities. The data is used to decide where federal dollars are allocated and how districts are drawn in our communities, among other uses. This means that 1 person omitted from the U.S. Census results in a loss of $1,500 to their community.” KAC is a designated Census Information Center and serves as an auxiliary data distribution center to reach underserved populations. Our goal in upcoming months and in 2019 is to prepare our community for the 2020 Census. Media Coverage: Korea Times, KBS America ###
Educate | Embrace | Empower Korean American Coalition-Los Angeles (KAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1983 to promote the civic and civil rights interests of the Korean American community. KAC endeavors to achieve these goals through education, community organization, leadership development, and coalition-building with diverse communities. KAC Represents Korean Community and Receives Coaches Award at 2018 Fast Pitch Event & Showcase3/23/2018
Los Angeles, CA - On March 22, 2018, KAC Executive Director Joon Bang brought home over $6,000 in prizes and donations for KAC, including the Coaches Award, at the 2018 Social Innovation Fast Pitch Event & Showcase, hosted by Social Venture Partners Los Angeles (SVPLA). In competition with over 50 applicants, KAC became the only Korean non-profit organization among the 20 semifinalists for this event, who were selected based on the degree to which their approaches to pressing issues give them a competitive advantage to significantly increase social impact. With the support of 40 SVPLA coaches, KAC was selected as one of the 10 finalists to present on-stage. As a finalist, KAC Executive Director Joon Bang gave a 3-minute pitch to an audience of approximately 600 philanthropic, business, civic, and nonprofit leaders. KAC Executive Director Joon Bang said, “I was thrilled at the opportunity to share with the broader community the issues that affect the Korean American community and our initiative to collaborate across all cultures in Los Angeles in 3 minutes. At KAC, we envision a collaborative and inclusive Los Angeles that works together to uplift the marginalized, regardless of the color of our skin or our differences.” ###
Educate | Embrace | Empower Korean American Coalition-Los Angeles (KAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1983 to promote the civic and civil rights interests of the Korean American community. KAC endeavors to achieve these goals through education, community organization, leadership development, and coalition-building with diverse communities. Los Angeles, CA - On March 21, 2018, the Korean American Coalition (KAC), in collaboration with the CA Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), CA Department of Technology (CDT), CA Secretary of State, and the Center for Civic Design, held a test of the new online driver’s license/ID card form with voter registration options to evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of the Korean versions of the voter registration questions. The feedback and comments received from the 17 Korean community members through this test session will be used to improve the new form. Beginning on April 16, people who go to the DMV for a driver’s license or ID card will fill out their form on their phone or a kiosk, and will have the option to register to vote or opt out. KAC is working with the CA DMV, CDT, CA Secretary of State, and the Center for Civic Design in order to ensure that the Korean community’s perspective is represented in these changes. ###
Educate | Embrace | Empower Korean American Coalition-Los Angeles (KAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1983 to promote the civic and civil rights interests of the Korean American community. KAC endeavors to achieve these goals through education, community organization, leadership development, and coalition-building with diverse communities. Los Angeles, CA - Korean American Coalition Executive Director Joon Bang issued the below statement following the announcement from the South Korean delegation at the White House on March 8th, 2018. “We are cautiously optimistic about President Trump’s decision to meet with Kim Jong Un. It is also necessary to acknowledge South Korea’s President Moon Jae In and his ongoing diplomatic efforts that has brought us to this point. Coming off the heels of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympics, this is very much welcomed news. The United States and South Korea must continue to work together and pursue diplomatic negotiations with North Korea. We are hopeful, because this is the first step in the right direction.” # # # Educate | Embrace | Empower
Korean American Coalition-Los Angeles (KAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1983 to promote the civic and civil rights interests of the Korean American community. KAC endeavors to achieve these goals through education, community organization, leadership development, and coalition-building with diverse communities. Los Angeles, CA - The Korean American Coalition of Los Angeles (KAC) condemns the culturally ignorant remarks made by NBC commentator Joshua Cooper Ramo during the opening ceremonies of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics and criticizes NBC’s inadequate apology. Ramo said, “Now representing Japan, a country which occupied Korea from 1910 to 1945. But every Korean will tell you that Japan is a cultural and technological and economic example that has been so important to their own transformation.” During Japan’s occupation of Korea, many atrocities were committed against the Korean people, from rape and forced labor to torture and death. Even today, the issue of “comfort women,” victims of Japan’s wartime sexual slavery, remains a point of tension and controversy between Japan and Korea. Many Koreans also argue that Japan’s occupation involved human rights violations, exploitation of Korea’s resources, and attempts to replace Korea’s culture and heritage. In NBC’s subsequent apology read live on NBCSN on Saturday morning, NBC said that they “understand the Korean people were insulted by these comments and we apologize.” The way in which this apology reads simply emphasizes the need for NBC to take cultural sensitivity more seriously. For those interested, there is a petition demanding NBC’s public apology to the Korean people available online at https://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/912/792/227/. ###
Educate | Embrace | Empower Korean American Coalition-Los Angeles (KAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1983 to promote the civic and civil rights interests of the Korean American community. KAC endeavors to achieve these goals through education, community organization, leadership development, and coalition-building with diverse communities. |
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