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American Citizens for Justice records, 1983-2013, 2017, undated

22.8 linear feet (in 24 boxes) — 7 digital audiovisual files — 3 oversize folders

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The American Citizens for Justice, (or the Asian American Center for Justice), is a Detroit-based Asian American civil rights group founded in reaction to the fatal beating of Vincent Chin, a Chinese-American man. The ACJ later evolved into an organization advocating for the rights of Asian-Americans in general. Records consist of meeting minutes, financial reports, correspondence, publications and grants, Vincent Chin related information, legal case files, health project files, as well as topical files and audiovisual material.

The American Citizens for Justice record group details the administrative functions as well as the activities and goals of the organization. Records consist of meeting minutes, financial reports, correspondence, publications and grants, Vincent Chin related information, legal case files, health project files, as well as topical files.

Researchers should be aware that there is significant overlap between the Roland Hwang Files and the other series in this collection, and so should consult all appropriate groupings as needed.

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Roland Hwang Files, 1983-2013, 2017, undated

The Roland Hwang Files series (13.4 linear feet) includes material from ACJ President Roland Hwang. Material in this series has been organized into the following groupings:

The Biographical file (0.1 linear feet) includes material about Hwang, such as a resume and articles that he authored.

The Administrative file (0.75 linear feet) includes correspondence, minutes, notes, and other material about the ACJ. The activities of the ACJ's leadership, particularly its Executive Board, are strongly represented. Also present is some material relating to the ACJ's governance; Fundraising, Personnel, and Strategic Planning committees; and general member meetings and membership recruitment efforts, among others.

The Correspondence and Related Material file (5.95 linear feet) includes correspondence, clippings, minutes, notes, legal documents, and other material related to the Vincent Chin case and various activities of the ACJ and Hwang.

The Vincent Chin Case and Aftermath file (2 linear feet) includes correspondence, legal documents, meeting minutes, signed petition forms protesting Chin's murder and the sentence given to his killers, and other material directly related to those court cases associated with his death.

The Public Relations file (0.2 linear feet) includes "Justice Update" newsletters, brochures and fliers, and press releases.

The Grants/Funding file (0.1 linear feet) includes an application to the Women's Opportunity Giving Fund of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. as well as a grant concept paper.

The Activities file (2.2 linear feet) primarily documents the planning and execution of various anniversary events, including the ACJ's annual Rededication Dinner events, and includes correspondence, committee information and minutes, financial records, photographic material, and publications. Also included is some material on general and educational events associated with the ACJ.

The Topical file (1.1 linear feet) includes files on a wide range of topics, including hate crimes as well as various organizations.

The Audio and Visual Materials file (1 linear feet) includes VHS and cassette tapes related to the ACJ and its activities. Notable subjects include the Vincent Chin Case and the ACJ's annual Rededication Dinner.

American Citizens for Justice records, 1983-2013, 2017, undated
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