Asian Media Roundtable with Evan Low
Asian American Media Entities Unite for First Media Roundtable in Santa Clara County: “Know Your Candidates” Voter Education Initiative
Several prominent Asian media entities are coming together to hold the inaugural Asian American Media Roundtable in Santa Clara County, launching the voter education initiative “Know Your Candidates.” This initiative aims to inform and engage the Asian community in the political process by providing a platform for conversations with candidates running for office.
* Diana Ding, Ding Ding TV, Voice of Silicon Valley Asian Americans
* Vandana Kumar, Indian Currents
* Don Orozco, Filipino News, host of Radyo Agila Sa Amerika *
* Minh Tran, Vietnamese Americans in San Jose
Event Details:
What: The inaugural event in the series will feature a conversation with Silicon Valley Assemblymember Evan Low, who is running for Congress to succeed longtime Representative Anna Eshoo in District 16. Evan Low, a fourth-generation Californian, made history in 2006 as the first Asian-American, openly gay, and one of the youngest individuals ever elected to City Council. His pioneering journey continued in 2009 when he became the youngest Asian-American mayor in the nation. In 2014, Evan’s commitment to enhancing lives and achieving tangible results led him to the California Assembly.
When: Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 2:30 PM
Where: Virtual Asian Media Roundtable
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Santa Clara County has experienced significant growth over the past decade, with its population reaching 1,936,259, an 8.7% increase, making it the fifth-fastest-growing among California’s top 10 counties by population.
For the first time, people identifying as Asian now represent the largest racial or ethnic group in the county, making up 38.9% of the population according to the 2020 census. The Asian population in Santa Clara County grew by 33% from the 2010 census numbers.
Community leaders Diana Ding, Vandana Kumar, Don Orasco, Minh Than Tran, and Joel Wong recognize the importance of the Asian community standing together to elevate the visibility of candidates who can represent them equitably.
This event represents a collaborative effort to ensure that the voices of the Asian community in Santa Clara County are heard and that candidates address the issues that matter most to them. By participating in this roundtable, the diverse community media will have the opportunity to engage with Assemblymember Evan Low and gain a deeper understanding of his platform and vision for the future.
About the Organizers:
DingDing TV and Silicon Valley Innovation Channel: A leading platform for promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among the Asian American community in Silicon Valley. Ding Ding TV was founded by Diana Weiping Ding in 2009, as the Voice of Silicon Valley Asian Americans. Ding Ding TV focuses on promoting AAPI Leaders through content creation and distribution.
Bring diverse communities together telling Asian American stories to the United States and beyond through events and media activities. Ding Ding TV has been serving the community for the last 15 years. Created 3500+ videos on YouTube, covering Asian American local news, Asian American Stories, civic engagement, and entrepreneurship. Delivered nearly 1000 weekly Newsletters in English and Chinese to over 30,000 email subscribers. One million internet content, 100,000+ followers on social media. Organized, co-organized, and sponsored 500+ events, and partnered with 800+ AAPI organizations and ethnic groups nationally.
India Currents Magazine: A trusted source of news and information for the Indian American community in Silicon Valley, India Currents has been documenting the lives of Indian Americans for 37 years. India Currents reaches over 200,000 readers every month.
Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley: An organization dedicated to promoting the interests and growth of Filipino American businesses in the region.
Vietnamese Media: A collective of media outlets serving the Vietnamese American community with news and information relevant to their lives and interests.
National Asian American United: An organization committed to advancing the rights and opportunities of Asian Americans across the nation.
