Message from the Founder

It is often said that the United States is a country of opportunity. Indeed, American history is rich with examples of opportunity and successful development. These examples are applicable to people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, including Whites, Blacks, Indians, Arabs, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and so on. The United States was founded and made strong by immigrants of many nationalities and backgrounds, and it is only through the continued successful integration and cooperation of these varied peoples that the country will continue to grow and prosper.

In my view American history is more a history of the rule of Law from humble beginnings and it's significant advancements over time. As an immigrant, it is important to be acquainted with American society in mind, in culture and in customs. But it is more important to become 'Law conscious'. Law rules action. It is both a tool and a weapon that can protect our interests. In many instances, our Asian immigrants tend to forget the importance of protection under the Law, even if we have done a good job in abiding by the Law, perhaps due to our social and cultural backgrounds. In America, we must bear in mind that this is a country of Law.

The Asian American Affairs Association is a direct result of my trailblazing experiences over the past decade in the United States. While these experiences proved unexpected for me, they seem inevitable for other Asian immigrants. I would like to offer my experience and assistance in improving the lives of my fellow Asian immigrants. In so doing we will enrich not just our lives but the lives of all the citizens of this great country.

My experience clearly proves that in the United States, the country of freedom, the Law protects people of all ethnic backgrounds, including new Asian immigrants, so that we are safe to live and work here. Regardless of race, creed, color or religion all human beings are equal in the eyes of the Law. It was for this reason that I, as an immigrant of less than ten years, could fight for my rights by challenging one of the richest people in America. Through legal means I finally won the lawsuit concerning my discrimination case and was compensated for both material and spiritual losses. This was not only a victory for myself, it was a victory for the rule of Law in America. As long as we are actively involved in, and contribute to, American society we will benefit from that society. In return, we will then be able to give back to society and make the country that much stronger and safer for all citizens and for our children.

It is for the purpose of giving back to society that I founded the Asian American Affairs Association . We will do our best to help Asian immigrants to lead a better life in America, and to help the development and prosperity of the Asian community within the United States.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to all the people who have supported me and who continue to support our mission.