The AAPI population in Texas grew at the fastest rate over the last decade. Yet, like other rapidly growing communities of color, AAPI groups lost out in the redistricting process. Speakers will discuss what is at stake for community members in the ongoing struggle for fair AAPI representation in Harris County and Texas overall.
WHO:
- Jannette Diep, Executive Director, BPSOS-Houston
- Ben Chou, elections attorney and former Senior Advisor for the Harris County Elections Office
- Niloufar Hafizi, Outreach Director, Emgage
- Deborah Chen, immigration attorney and activist with OCA-Greater Houston
- Lydia Ozuna, President of Texans against Gerrymandering
- Stephanie Swanson, Redistricting Chair, League of Women Voters, Fair Maps Texas Coalition
WHEN: Friday, April. 19, 11 am-12:30 CT
