Los Angeles: The First AAPI Rock the Vote

Posted on September 15, 2010 by jozjozjoz

The first “Asian American, Pacific Islander Rock the Vote” is happening this Friday, September 17 at the Ford Amphitheater in Hollywood, CA —  a nonpartisan event/concert to launch political awareness, show unity and numerical strength of the APA community, as well as to register new voters.

There will be performances by Quest Crew, Satellite, Dawen and Esna Yoon. Special guests in attendance will be Kelly Hu, Beau Sia, Lisa Ling, Archie Kao, James Kyson Lee, Justin Chon and more!

Here’s a personal plea from Lisa Ling to explain why she’s involved and why you should come out, after the jump.

Hello Friends!

As we all know, the November election is just around the corner and it is critical that Californian’s vote and vote in record numbers. Furthermore, it is even more critical that the Asian American Pacific Islander community rocks the vote because WE ARE the true margin of victory.

A few weeks ago, my husband Paul and I decided we needed to truly invigorate the AAPI community for the November election. Since that day, we have been organizing and planning an amazing event and WE NEED YOU to make it the best “Rock the Vote” event in California!

On Friday, September 17th, 2010 we will be rockin’ the house at the Ford Amphitheatre with AAPI musical and dance performances, AAPI elected officials, and AAPI organizations from all over California! Please join Paul and I, as well as the most amazing AAPI leaders in the state, as we reclaim California this election season.

Only with a strong unified voice is it possible to effect real change… and voting is one of the single most important things we as individuals can do to make sure we are counted and represented!
See you all Friday at the Ford!!!

Sincerely,
Lisa Ling

Asian American, Pacific Islander Rock the Vote
Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Los Angeles, CA 90068

Doors open at 6 PM with a meet and greet from 6:30 PM-7:30 PM and show starting at 7:45 PM. Admission is $9. To purchase tickets please vist Ford Theaters or call (323) 461-3673. And of course, if you’re 21+, you should also go to the afterparty at 10pm @ The Novel Cafe, 3760 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90005.

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