The youth council is supported by the Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Los Angeles Lodge. The Chinese American Citizens Alliance is a social, cultural, and leadership organization formed in 1895 by a small group of young, native born, American-educated Chinese American citizens in San Francisco to combat anti-Chinese sentiment during that time and to better their communities. In 1912, the organization expanded nationwide.

Its mission is to seek equal economic and political empowerment for Chinese Americans, to improve the community’s general welfare, to practice fully American patriotism and citizenship, and to promote friendship among its members and all people.

Today, the organization has spearheaded efforts against unfair immigration laws, against hate crimes, for naturalization and citizenship, for voter education and registration, for accurate census counts, for fair reapportionment, and for equal educational and economic opportunities.

It has also encouraged and promoted educational and leadership activities for the youth such as the A.S.I.A. National Leadership Conferences, scholarships, and a national essay contest.

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