Denver, CO, USA, August 26, 2008 (PRESSbooth.ORG) -- 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.

APIA Communications Center

Key Contacts
Toby Chaudhuri , communications director, toby @ edge.net
Jaclyn Zimmerman , deputy director, 646-279-5559
Namrata Mujumdar , deputy director, 614-563-4530
Gloria Chan , coordinator, 917-803-2450

Chinese/Taiwanese
Clarence Tong , 267-968-8319
Christine Chen , 703-593-0000
Yvonne Lee , 415-370-1576

South Asian
S.R. Sidarth , 703-405-8695
Nandika Madgavkar , 212-559-6280
Ahnoni Patel , 415-310-8049

Korean/Japanese
Frank Aum , 510-821-4510
Jennifer Oh , 571-225-1930

Southeast Asian
Alex Nguyen, 202-607-5553
Caroline Nguyen , 202-210-4259
Hung Nguyen , 703-470-4864

Bloggers/Online
Koli Banik , 703-785-5124

Pacific Islander/Filipino
Melvin Tabilas , 310-709-5191
Ray Carbullido , 808-285-4463

Democratic Convention
Asian and Pacific Islander American
Event Highlights

Note to Editors:
Multimedia materials from Asian and Pacific Islander American events will be made available at www.demconvention.com. **

# 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.**