State Rep. Tri Ta
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Assemblyman Tri Ta leads successful campaign against "Jane Fonda Day" overlap with Black April
Assemblyman Tri Ta has successfully led a public pressure campaign, resulting in the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors' decision to change the date of their controversial “Jane Fonda Day” so as not to coincide with Black April. This day is a significant occasion of remembrance for American veterans of the Vietnam War and the Vietnamese-American community.
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Assemblyman Tri Ta Condemns Designation of “Jane Fonda Day” on Black April by Los Angeles County Board
Assemblyman Tri Ta Condemns Designation of “Jane Fonda Day” on Black April by Los Angeles County BoardMay 1, 2024April 30th, known as Black April, holds sacred meaning for the Vietnamese refugee community in Southern California. The Fall of Saigon was a painful and emotional closing chapter to the Vietnam War and the day we lost our country.Today, Assemblyman Tri Ta released a statement following the designation of “Jane Fonda Day” by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Ta expressed his deep concern, stating, "The decision by the Board of Supervisors to honor...
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Assemblyman Tri Ta Releases Statement on College Protests
Assemblyman Tri Ta, Vice Chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee, has expressed his concerns regarding the recent college protests in California. In a statement released today, Ta emphasized his support for peaceful protests while addressing the disturbing events unfolding on college campuses."While I always support the right to peacefully protest, the videos coming from campuses throughout California are extremely concerning," stated Assemblyman Tri Ta. He highlighted the importance of college campuses as spaces for the free exchange of ideas and stressed that...
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Assemblyman Ta Passes Bipartisan Bill Out of Committee to Place Landmark Civil Rights Case in California Textbooks
Mar 25 2024The historic Mendez v. Westminster case, which set the precedent for nationwide school desegregation, is one step closer to being included in California textbooks thanks to Assemblyman Ta's efforts. Assemblyman Ta's bill, AB 1805, passed unanimously out of the Assembly Education Committee, ensuring that California students will learn about this landmark civil rights case.Assemblyman Ta expressed his gratitude for the bipartisan support received for the bill, stating, “It was an honor to present AB 1805 alongside Sylvia Mendez and Sandra Mendez Duran, the...
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Assemblyman Ta Passes Bipartisan Bill Out of Committee to Place Landmark Civil Rights Case in California Textbooks
On January 9, 2024, Assemblyman Tri Ta, alongside Senator Thomas J. Umberg and civil rights activist Sylvia Mendez, introduced a bipartisan bill to include the landmark civil rights case Mendez v. Westminster in California's education curriculum.Assemblyman Ta emphasized the importance of this legislation by stating, “Westminster played an important the civil rights moment and California students should learn about the courageous story of the Mendez family.” Senator Umberg echoed this sentiment, highlighting the significance of the Mendez v. Westminster case in advancing...