A&M-SA Research Guides: Asian American Studies Research Guide: Additional Resources

Organizations and Non-Profits

Association of Asian American Studies The Association for Asian American Studies was founded in 1979 for the purpose of advancing the highest professional standard of excellence in teaching and research in the field of Asian
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Association
APAHA's organizational mission is to promote the Asian/Pacific American culture, heritage, and awareness through celebration events and educational outreach - leading to the month of May, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.
Asian American Legal Defense and Educational Fund “A national organization that protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans.
Asian-American Journalists Association: A non-profit organization with approximately 1,400 members and 21 chapters nationwide and in Asia.
Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies “(APAICS) is a national non-partisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting Asian Pacific American participation and representation at all levels of the political process, from community service to elected office. APAICS programs focus on developing leadership, building public policy knowledge, and filling the political pipeline for Asian Pacific Americans to pursue public office at the local, state, and federal levels.”

Organization of Chinese Americans “OCA is a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans.”