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.
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 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.
5/26 OC AAPI Demographic Research Convening
Join AJSOCAL in Orange County for a community convening focused on AAPI demographic research, featuring an introduction from CEO Dahni. This event highlights key data shaping advocacy and policy work in the region.
5/28 AAPI Heritage Month Community Art Night (Doma Gallery)
From 6pm to 9pm on May 28th, celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with AJSOCAL at Doma Gallery for an evening of art, community, and connection.
This public event will feature works by AAPI artists, creating space to reflect on identity, storytelling, and creative expression within our communities.
We are currently inviting AAPI artists to be part of this showcase.
🎨 Submit your work: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5gh2-kwsSvxAPMnHLyGu6BXkMIkhEcroBiuyN30OZ6moPKw/viewform
Email info@ajsocal.org for more info.