Korean American Coalition - Washington"Started in early 2002 by Korean American leaders who recognized the need for Korean American civic participation and representation under the name Korean American Voters Alliance (KAVA), volunteers set up massive voter registration drives and launched civic education programs. . . . KAC-WA now has over 4,500 members and support from political officials at all levels of the state of Washington."
Korean American Historical Society"Founded in 1985, Korean American Historical Society (KAHS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the collective memory of Korean Americans through collecting, maintaining, and transmitting the heritage and achievements of Koreans living in the United States and abroad. . . . Korean American Historical Society’s collection is housed in the Governor Gary Locke Library and Community Heritage Center of the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience."
Korean Americans (video)"This program examines a major piece of the new American mosaic—a group that is seeking to retain its traditional cultural values while adjusting to life in the U.S. Korean Americans have come into frequent and violent conflict with inner-city African Americans, and have sought, through their own ethnic civic organizations, to overcome the rejection of the community around them. (50 minutes)"
