#OneNation
Join Forces, Fight Back, Protect Our Families
NEWS ADVISORY
For Immediate Release: September 26, 2019
Contact: Sara Ying Rounsaville: 415-300-5121, sara@rounsavillegroup.com
#ONENATION PUBLIC HEARING AGAINST PUBLIC CHARGE
Community Leaders, Members, Health Care and Service Providers, Educators, Elected Officials Attend and Stand Up with Immigrant Communities
OAKLAND, CA –– On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, One Nation Coalition members – including community leaders and members, physicians, service providers, educators, policy makers, legal advocates and elected officials will attend a public hearing on an injunction against the new federal public charge rule. The broad coalition joins together in their strength and solidarity on Wednesday against the new Department of Homeland Security policy that threatens the health, safety, economy, and unity of civil society. Sherry Hirota, Co-Chair of the One Nation Commission and CEO of Asian Health Services, says, “Immigrants are a benefit to our economy and strengthen our society. Public charge will force families to make a mean-spirited choice: give up health care, food, or housing supports, or separate your families. Our communities are fired up and we’re showing that we are standing up as one to say no to this unAmerican rule.” Community leaders say that the show of community force and public condemnation strengthens the current legal and congressional strategies to prevent the rule from going into effect as scheduled on October 15, 2019.
What: Public Hearing on an Injunction Against Public Charge
When: Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: U.S District Court – 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94612
Who: Community Leaders and members, One Nation Coalition members, One Nation Commission Co-Chair Sherry Hirota
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NEWS ADVISORY
For Immediate Release: Thursday, August 22, 2019
Contact: Sara Ying Rounsaville: 415-300-5121, sara@rounsavillegroup.com
#ONENATION UNITED AGAINST PUBLIC CHARGE
Asian American and Pacific Islander Leaders, Community Members, Stand Up, Speak Out with Immigrant Communities
OAKLAND, CA – Thursday, August 22, 2019 – On Tuesday, August 27, 2019, hundreds of Asian American and Pacific Islanders will peacefully gather to show their force and condemnation against the new federal public charge rule. A broad coalition of elected officials, civic and community leaders, physicians, service providers, and advocates will join together against this policy that threatens the health, safety, economy, and unity of civil society. Immigrants contribute to society, pay taxes and enhance our workforce. Public charge goes after legal immigrants, forcing families to make a mean-spirited choice: give up health care, food, or housing supports, or separate your families.
What: Community Rally Against Public Charge
When: Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Where: Madison Park – Madison and 8th Street, Oakland, California
Who: Assemblymember David Chiu (D- San Francisco), Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D- Oakland), Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan, Community Leaders and members, One Nation Coalition members, One Nation Commission co-chairs Sherry Hirota and Former Congressman Mike Honda, One Nation Commissioners
Honorary Co- Hosts:
Assemblymember David Chiu, Assemblymember Rob Bonta, Supervisor Wilma Chan, Former Congressman Mike Honda
List of Organizers:
Asian Health Services, Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations, AAPI Progressive Action, Alameda Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance Chapter, Alameda Health Consortium, Asian Americans for Community Involvement, Asian and Pacific Islander Health Forum, Asian Community Collaborative, Asian Law Alliance, Asian Pacific Environmental Network, Asian Prisoner Support Committee, Banteay Srei, Buena Vista United Methodist Church, CA Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative, California Primary Care Association, Chinese for Affirmative Action, Chinese Progressive Association, East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation, East Bay Community Foundation, Filipino Advocates for Justice, Hella Heart Oakland Giving Circle, Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity, La Clinica de La Raza, National Council of Asian Pacific Islander Physicians, North East Medical Services, PIVOT- The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization, SEIU 1021, SEIU 2015, The Unity Council
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NEWS ADVISORY
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Contact: Sara Ying Rounsaville: 415-300-5121, sara@rounsavillegroup.com
LEADERS JOIN FORCES AGAINST NEW POLICY TARGETING LEGAL IMMIGRANTS
Assemblymembers Rob Bonta and David Chiu, Supervisor Wilma Chan, Patients, Physicians, Activists Band Together
A broad coalition of elected officials, community leaders, patients, physicians, activists, and supporters are joining forces to lift their collective voice against a new policy that threatens the health, safety, and unity of civil society. The policy specifically goes after legal immigrants who play by the rules, pay taxes, and are contributing to society. They are now at risk if they have ever used vital public support benefits such as health care, food stamps, or housing assistance. Announced by the Department of Homeland Security, the new proposal would punish and potentially separate millions of legal residents from their families or wrongfully and inhumanely deny them readmission or permanent residence. Health care, housing, and other safety net, civic engagement, and advocacy groups have been building a robust movement to fight back, submit comments during the 60-day public comment period, register voters for the mid-term elections, and ultimately call for Congress to block the rule.
WHEN: Thursday, September 27, 2018
TIME: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Asian Health Services Headquarters, 101 8th Street, cross streets Madison Street and Oak Street, Oakland California, 94607
WHO:
Assemblymember Rob Bonta - D-18
Assemblymember David Chiu - D-17
Alameda County Board Supervisor Wilma Chan - District 3
Sherry Hirota, CEO Asian Health Services
Femy Visperas, Patient
Kimberly Chang, M.D., M.P.H.
Tung Nguyen, M.D., UCSF
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HOSTS: Asian Health Services, AAPI Progressive Action, Asians Advancing Justice – Los Angeles, Asian Pacific Environmental Network, Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations, Chinese for Affirmative Action, Chinese Progressive Association, East Bay Community Foundation, East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation, La Clinica de la Raza, One APIA Nevada, SEIU 1021, and Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Center
Photo opportunities will be available and as well as interviews with speakers and patients, some available in English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Spanish. Please contact Sara Ying Rounsaville at 415/300-5121 for scheduling.
Please note we will be virtually welcoming our Southern California #OneNation Coalition partners. Los Angeles area community leaders and spokespeople will be available for phone interviews or in-person interviews and photo opportunities for journalists in the Southern California area.
Nevada #OneNation Coalition partners will be available in-person at the Oakland news conference. Nevada journalists are welcome to join in-person or call for virtual interviews.
Refreshments will be served.
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