Join UCLA AASC for a discussion on California's Proposition 16!

Proposition 16 is one of the most important ballot initiatives addressing the issue of racial justice in California. There are many myths and misunderstandings surrounding this bill that reverses Proposition 209 (1996) and allows for the consideration of race, sex, and ethnicity among other factors in public contracting, civil service employment, and public higher education admissions decisions. Learn from researchers, policymakers, and organizers about the facts and future impacts of Proposition 16 as we get out the vote in the November elections.

Before the event, learn about Proposition 16: Allow Diversity as a Factor in Public Employment, Education, and Contracting Decisions from the California Secretary of State Official Voter Information Guide: https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions/16/analysis.htm

Speakers

• Al Muratsuchi, Assemblymember, District 66
• Robert Teranishi, Professor of Social Science and Education, Morgan and Helen Chu Endowed Chair in Asian American Studies, Co-Director, Institute for Immigration, Globalization and Education
• Paul Ong, Research Professor and Director of Center for Neighborhood Knowledge, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
• Tavae Samuelu, Executive Director, Empowering Pacific Islander Communities
• Andy Wong, Campaign Manager & Steering Committee, Vote Yes on Prop 16 – Opportunity for All Coalition

Moderators

• Natalie Masuoka, Chair UCLA Asian American Studies Department & Professor Political Science & AAS
• Jason Vu, President, UCLA Vietnamese Student Union

Organized by UCLA Asian American Studies Center.

Co-Sponsored by Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council, UCLA Asian American Studies Department, Vietnamese Student Union, Pacific Islander Student Association, Asian Pacific Coalition, Bruins for Prop 16.