Santa Clara County, CA – Several prominent Asian media entities are coming together to hold the inaugural Asian American Media Roundtable in Santa Clara County, launching the voter education initiative “Know Your Candidates.” This initiative aims to inform and engage the Asian community in the political process by providing a platform for conversations with candidates running for office.
Event Details:
What: The inaugural event in the series will feature a conversation with Silicon Valley Assemblymember Evan Low, who is running for Congress to succeed longtime Representative Anna Eshoo in District 16. Evan Low, a fourth-generation Californian, made history in 2006 as the first Asian-American, openly gay, and one of the youngest individuals ever elected to City Council. His pioneering journey continued in 2009 when he became the youngest Asian-American mayor in the nation. In 2014, Evan’s commitment to enhancing lives and achieving tangible results led him to the California Assembly.
When: Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 2:30 PM
Where: Virtual Asian American Media Roundtable
Santa Clara County has experienced significant growth over the past decade, with its population reaching 1,936,259, an 8.7% increase, making it the fifth-fastest-growing among California’s top 10 counties by population.
For the first time, people identifying as Asian now represent the largest racial or ethnic group in the county, making up 38.9% of the population according to the 2020 census. The Asian population in Santa Clara County grew by 33% from the 2010 census numbers.
Community leaders Diana Ding, Vandana Kumar, Don Orozco, Minh Than Tran, and Joel Wong recognize the importance of the Asian community standing together to elevate the visibility of candidates who can represent them equitably. Collectively they reach 500,000 individuals every month.
This event represents a collaborative effort to ensure that the voices of the Asian community in Santa Clara County are heard and that candidates address the issues that matter most to them. By participating in this roundtable, the diverse community media will have the opportunity to engage with Assemblymember Evan Low and gain a deeper understanding of his platform and vision for the future.
For more information and to stay updated on the event details, please contact: Diana Ding, 408-396-2601, dianadwp@yahoo.com
About the Organizers:
DingDing TV and Silicon Valley Innovation Channel: A leading platform for the last 15 years, as the voice of Asian Americans, bringing diverse communities together telling Asian American Stories, and promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among the Asian American community in Silicon Valley. Ding Ding TV has 100,000+ followers on social media and has organized, co-organized, and sponsored 500+ events, and partnered with 800+ AAPI organizations and ethnic groups nationally.
India Currents is an award-winning, nonprofit, nonpartisan, media organization focused on the Indian American community. Our mission is to illuminate pivotal and timely narratives within the Bay Area diaspora and serve as an incubator for a new generation of diverse storytellers.
A trusted source of news and information for the Indian American community in Silicon Valley, India Currents has been documenting the lives of Indian Americans for 37 years. India Currents reaches over 200,000 readers every month.
The Filipino Community of Santa Clara County is a Non-Profit Organization that serves as a venue to share and experience the rich social and cultural heritage and traditional values. It aims to establish cordial and harmonious relationships among Filipinos and different ethnic communities. They connect with an audience of 30,000 every month.
Vietnamese Media: A collective of media outlets serving the Vietnamese American community with news and information relevant to their lives and interests with a reach of 63,000 members.
NAAUnited‘s mission is to Empower Asian Americans and to Promote Better Relations with China and Asian Pacific countries. We have an audience of several thousand and are in constant contact with 150 prominent AAPI leaders and scholars.