Every May, AAPI Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. But at Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California, it’s also a time to act.
AJSOCAL is deepening its commitment to community through a powerful mix of public events, legal services, and storytelling across Los Angeles and Orange County.
Whether you’re looking to attend AAPI events in Southern California, access critical resources, or learn more about the issues shaping our communities today, here’s how AJSOCAL is showing up and how you can be part of it.
Medical Legal Clinics
Throughout May, AJSOCAL is expanding access to free legal services across Los Angeles, Orange County, including new off-site clinics in the San Gabriel Valley, and schools in the Garvey School district. These clinics provides free and confidential in-person health coverage enrollment and legal assistance services.
Weekly Clinics
- School-Based Medical Legal Clinics
Every Monday (May 4, 11, 18, 25) - OC Citizenship Clinics
Every Tuesday & Thursday (May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28) - Medi-Cal Enrollment Clinics
Every Tuesday (May 5, 12, 19, 26) - Domestic Violence / Family Law Clinics
Westminster Family Center — First Thursday (May 7)
LA & OC Offices — Every Thursday (May 7, 14, 21, 28)
Additional Clinics & Services
- Citizenship Clinic (Mandarin) — Alhambra Library (May 7)
- Citizenship Clinic — AJSOCAL LA Office (May 7)
- ALLIP Mobile Help Desk (Mandarin) — May 20
A free, 5-day virtual series exploring why immigration is an AAPI issue—designed as an accessible primer for community members, advocates, and allies. Each one-hour session will feature subject matter experts who will highlight the lived experiences, challenges, and strengths of AAPI communities during this volatile and precarious time for immigrants. Our experts will offer context, research, real life stories, and practical entry points for public engagement.
- Monday (5/4): The Lives Behind the Numbers
- Tuesday (5/5): Is Accessing Healthcare Safe for Immigrants?
- Wednesday (5/6): Seeing is Believing: English Not Required
- Thursday (5/7): The Complexity of AAPI Immigration
- Friday (5/8): Families Under Pressure
This AAPI Heritage Month, AJSOCAL is partnering with Orcé and SteepLA to turn a simple moment—grabbing a drink—into a way to give back.
Throughout April and May, 10% of proceeds from a special Guava Oolong Tea will be donated to support AJSOCAL’s work serving AAPI communities across Southern California.
Stop by and grab a glass of the STEEP x Orcé collab, and support AJSOCAL at the same time!
The program will begin with a Council presentation recognizing distinguished honorees, including brief remarks from the honorees. This will be followed by a casual reception at the Spring Street Forecourt featuring DJ music and refreshments.
Visit HERE to register for the event.
AJSOCAL will be joining the community on May 1st, 7:30pm, for a special evening at East West Players, featuring a performance of Flower Drum Song followed by a brief, immigration-focused panel.
The panel will highlight stories and perspectives that reflect the complexities of Asian American immigrant experiences, featuring:
- Judy Sasaki, Attorney, Coleman and Horowitt, LLP (retired)
- Cami Kwan, CAPE Short Film Awardee and filmmaker exploring immigrant narratives
Moderated by Ronnette Ramos, VP of Programs at AJSOCAL, the discussion will offer insight into how art and advocacy intersect in shaping our communities today.
Learn more or purchase tickets: https://www.eastwestplayers.org/flower
The honorees are:
- Champion for Change Award: Assemblymember Alex Lee
- Trailblazer for Equity Award: Sophia Kwong (Chief of Staff for Asm. Mike Fong)
- Change Catalyst Award: Zena Hallak (Comms Dir./Legislative Asst. for Asm. Ash Kalra)
- Rising Star Award: Vincent Huynh (Senior Legislative Asst. for Asm. Mark Gonzalez)
Email info@ajsocal.org for more info.
5/4 Not Today: Confronting Anti-AAPI Hate (Live Virtual Conversation)
Hate doesn’t disappear when the headlines fade.
Join a live virtual conversation from 2:30 – 3:00 PM (EST), focused on confronting anti-AAPI hate, protecting our communities, and building a future rooted in safety and belonging.
This timely discussion will feature:
- Christina Yang, General Counsel & Pro Bono Director, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California
- Marita Etcubanez, Vice President of Immigrant and Racial Justice Programs, Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Together, they will discuss what this moment requires of all of us and how we move from awareness to action.
🎥 Streaming live on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube
Join us live. Bring your questions.
Email info@ajsocal.org for more info.
To celebrate AAPI cultural heritage and Mental Health Awareness Month, AJSOCAL will join Pacific Clinics’ 3rd annual 5×5 Connect. Create. Celebrate. Art Gallery event.
This community-centered event invites participants to create and share stories through art—using creative expression to connect cultures and celebrate collective wellness. Through a variety of artistic forms, the exhibition highlights the importance of belonging, identity, and mental health within the communities we serve.
AJSOCAL will also host a legal resource information booth during the event, providing community members with access to trusted support and information.
Time: 3PM – 5PM
Location: Asian Pacific Family Center
9353 E Valley Blvd.,
Rosemead, CA 91770
We hope to see you there.
AJSOCAL is coming to San Gabriel. Learn more about our Mobile Legal Intake Help Desk. Clients can apply for help with family law and domestic violence, housing and lease issues, and citizenship and green card renewals.
Email csaelee@ajsocal.org for more info.
5/21 AAPI POWER: Democracy in Action Policy Summit (Breakout Session)
Time: 1:30–2:30 PM
Location: California Science Center, Los Angeles
AJSOCAL CEO Dahni Tsuboi will join a featured breakout session at the AAPI POWER: Democracy in Action Policy Summit, hosted by the AAPI Equity Alliance.
This session will focus on immigration and AAPI communities, offering a closer look at how advocacy is unfolding across federal, state, and local levels in response to ongoing anti-immigrant policies. Attendees will gain insight into the broader landscape of advocacy efforts—and learn how to take part in shaping more just and equitable outcomes.
Bringing together community leaders, advocates, and policymakers, this summit is a space to connect, learn, and mobilize around the issues impacting AAPI communities today.
For more info visit: aapiequityalliance.org
5/21 PBAC Game Night (Century City)
AJSOCAL’s annual high-energy Game Night in Century City celebrates the pro bono attorneys and volunteers who make our work possible. This event brings together community partners for a fun and meaningful evening of appreciation.
5/23 BPSOS-CCA Community Health Fair
Boat People SOS Center of Community Advancement (BPSOS-CCA) is having a Community Health Fair. Come join us and many of your community members for this free event with lots of family activities, helpful resources, free health check-ups, fun games, and amazing prizes.
Register HERE or by calling 714-897-2214.
.5/24 AAPI Heritage Month Yoga + Soundbath
Join us for a special AAPI Heritage Month yoga and soundbath experience led by Misheel Erdenesogt.
This all-levels, hatha-based practice is designed to ground, restore, and celebrate community through mindful movement and breath. The evening will feature a curated playlist highlighting AAPI artists, flowing into a calming soundbath to close the practice—creating space for connection, reflection, and care.
In a meaningful show of support, a portion of proceeds from this class will be donated to AJSOCAL, helping sustain the free legal services that support community members on their immigration journeys.
We hope you’ll join us in this moment of movement, healing, and giving back.
Time: 5PM – 6:30PM
Location: North Ray Yoga, LA Brea
5/26 OC AAPI Demographic Research Convening
Join AJSOCAL in Orange County for a Demographic Research Convening titled Understanding Orange County: Trends Shaping Our Communities during AAPI Heritage Month, bringing together community and civic leaders from across Orange County.
This cross-sector conversation will focus on key demographic trends and insights across our communities, with presentations from leading partners working at the intersection of research, policy, and community engagement.
We’ll hear from a few great partners working at the intersection of research and community work, including Dean Jon Gould, Ph.D, J.D (UCI School of Social Ecology), Priscilla Huang, Ph.D (Center for Asian Americans in Action), and June Lim, Ph.D from our Demographic Research Project at AJSOCAL.
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: AJSOCAL Orange County Office, 2401 E. Katella Ave, Ste 550, Anaheim, CA 92806
RSVP HERE.
AJSOCAL will be hosting a legal resource booth at the second annual Tour de NAMI Kick-Off Party—an energizing evening bringing the community together for meaningful conversations around mental health, especially for youth and young adults across the region.
The event will feature inspiring guest speakers, food and refreshments, and a mini resource fair highlighting local organizations and support services.
Tour de NAMI is an 8-day fundraising and awareness initiative supporting NAMI Orange County’s youth and young adult programs. Led by educators and cyclists Cork Snyder and Rick Burns, participants will ride down the California coast—from Pacifica to Oceanside—covering approximately 80 miles per day to raise awareness and support for mental health.
Time: 6PM- 7:30PM
Location: La Quinta High School
10372 W McFadden Ave, Westminster, CA 92683
We hope to see you there.
AJSOCAL will be hosting a legal resource booth at APAIT’s Community Health Resource Fair.
Join us for a day of networking, health services, and on-the-spot assistance, where community members can connect with local organizations and access a range of support—from legal resources to health services and more.
This free event brings together community health partners to ensure individuals and families have the information and care they need—all in one place.
Time: 10AM – 2PM
Location: Sierra Vista Park Community Center
We hope to see you there.
