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RECORD NUMBERS OF ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICANS TO PARTICIPATE IN DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION ACTIVITIES FOR THE FIRST-TIME
Official Democratic APIA Communications Center To Get Party's Message Out To Asian and Pacific Islander American Communities
DENVER, COLO. - The Democratic National Convention's APIA Communications Center today announced details for Asian and Pacific Islander American events scheduled at this year's convention.
Thousands of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans will participate in this week's activities,
charting the community's greatest involvement in American political convention history.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
MONDAY, AUG. 25
9:15 a.m. - Democratic leaders brief media representatives covering the convention.
Colorado Convention Center Rm. 601, 700 14th St.
**NOTE: Listen-only dial-in phone number 866-847-7859.**
10 a.m. - Asian and Pacific Islander American Democratic leaders hold an
official party caucus to outline the campaign's strategy to reach voters.
Colorado Convention Center Four Seasons 4, 700 14th St.
2 p.m. - AAA-Fund holds a discussion with Asian and Pacific Islander
American Democratic activists called the "power hour."
Marriott Hotel City Center, 1701 California St.
2 p.m. - Indian American Leadership Initiative holds a news conference to
announce their community's plans to mobilize voters this year.
Denver Athletic Club, 1325 Glenarm Pl.
3:30 p.m. - Indian American Leadership Initiative holds a reception with
Indian American Democratic elected officials and political appointees.
Denver Athletic Club, 1325 Glenarm Pl.
8 p.m. - APIAVote holds a gala reception to celebrate Asian and Pacific
Islander political leadership.
Marriott City Center, Main Ballroom, 1701 California St.
TUESDAY, AUG. 26
9:15 a.m. - Democratic leaders brief media representatives covering the
convention.
Colorado Convention Center Rm. 601, 700 14th St.
**NOTE: Listen-only dial-in phone number 866-847-7859.**
2 p.m. - Asian and Pacific Islander American grassroots leaders hold a
training and strategy session.
Colorado Convention Center, Korbel Ballroom 3A, 700 14th St.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27
9:15 a.m. - Democratic leaders brief media representatives covering the
convention.
Colorado Convention Center Rm. 601, 700 14th St.
**NOTE: Listen-only dial-in phone number 866-847-7859.**
10 a.m. - Asian and Pacific Islander American Democratic leaders hold an
official party caucus to kick-off the largest mobilization of APIA voters in
history.
Colorado Convention Center Four Seasons 4, 700 14th St.
2 p.m. - APIAVote holds a briefing on grassroots strategies to engage Asian
and Pacific Islanders in the political process.
Marriott City Center, 1701 California St.
THURSDAY, AUG. 28
7:30 a.m. - Civil right leaders hold a breakfast commemorating 45th
anniversary of "I Have A Dream" speech.
Colorado Convention Center Korbel Ballroom, 700 14th St.
9:15 a.m. - Democratic leaders brief media representatives covering the convention.
Colorado Convention Center Rm. 601, 700 14th St.
**NOTE: Listen-only dial-in phone number 866-847-7859.**
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**NOTE: Multimedia materials from Asian and Pacific Islander American events will be made available at www.demconvention.com
