Asian+Americans+in+Georgia

> From 2000-2010 > statewide pop. growth=18% VS asian american pop. growth=81% (in metro-atl alone, AA pop. growth=77%) > -73% of AA live in the 10 counties that make up Metro-Atlanta > Gwinnett:10.7% > Fulton:5.6% > DeKalb:5.2% > Clayton:5% > Cobb:4.5% > GA is the 5th fastest growing state for AA, behind Arizona, North Dakota, North Carolina, and Nevada >
 * **ASIAN AMERICANS**
 * (US Cencus Bureau) http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/13000.html
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 * ** Ways of Empowering in the Community: **

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- Asian Americans in Georgia ban together annually to promote their culture through the Together Empowering Asians (TEA) walk - The walk is hosted each year by the Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS) - The walk continues to grow in numbers with 1,200 walkers in 2009, and roughly a 70% increase each year

- “Japanese Celebrations” a children's book - Describes in detail the Japanese Celebrations throughout the year - Allows students to learn about the customs of cultures different than their own - Failed to place personal meaning to the Japanese characters in the book - Did little to create a connection between Japanese people in the students' everyday lives and those in the book
 * **Empowerment Through Education:**


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**Article Review**
- This article allows students to have insight into the powerful China economy that dominates the world. While the article is much too difficult for Early Childhood students to understand, it does offer a great deal of information about the Chinese Economy. The article notes that the Chinese Economy has grown 10% annually since 1978, but goes on to explain how workers are paid on very low pay scales, work long hours, with irregular employment. Chinese women often have to move to ruraler areas to find employment. The article continues by describing how China has grown to the global powerhouse through their extensive trade with other countries, and their large manufacturing industry. While this reading is much too difficult for younger ages, it offers an outlet for students to place a country, even a worker, to the "Made in China" logo they often see. Being able to relate the information provided by this article to goods in which they come into contact with everyday, allows yet another opportunity for students to relate to the Asian Americans in society, and within the classroom.
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**Asian American Resources and Organizations**

 * Asian American Student Association at UGA**: http://aasa.uga.edu/about.html
 * Main purpose is to promote and provide cultural and political awareness of Asian American customs and diversity within the University and the local community.
 * Active support group for people of Asian descent as well as members interested in a common goal of achieving the association's principles and objectives.


 * National Association of Asian American Professionals- Atlanta Chapter**: http://www.naaapatlanta.org/
 * The Atlanta Chapter of the NAAAP is a non-profit, all volunteer professional organization
 * Promotes the career advancement and leadership development of Asian American professionals in many fields through networking, respecting Asian multi-culturalism, and supporting diversity and community service.


 * Asian American Resource Center**: __ [] __
 * Provides emergency assistance to the poor, elderly, etc. as well as transitional housing, rent and utility assistance
 * Promotes and teaches English Literacy and Civics to non-English speaking adults


 * Organization of Chinese Americans- Georgia Chapter**: __[] __
 * Advancing the social, political and economic well being of Asian Pacific Americans
 * Promotes civic participation, education and leadership
 * Foster cultural heritage

**Atlanta's China Town**: []


 * Perfect spot to enjoy Asian culture such as; dining, shopping, and socializing

**Asian American Legislative Resources and Articles**
Asian American Legal Advocacy Center, Inc. (AALAC) of Georgia: http://aalegal.org/ First Annual Asian American Legislative Breakfast: http://aalegal.org/2012/03/01/first-annual-asian-american-legislative-breakfast-address-key-issues/ Article Discussing limited legal access to Asian Americans in Georgia: http://aalegal.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Increasing-Access-to-Legal-Services-for-Asian-Americans-in-Georgia.-2011-Environmental-Scan-Project.pdf Article discussing protection and safety for Asian American children in Georgia: http://aalegal.org/campaigns/analysis-of-georgias-child-protection-and-public-safety-act-reforming-georgias-juvenile-code/ Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund: http://aaldef.org/press-releases/press-release/asian-americans-intervene-in-georgia-voting-rights-lawsuit.html