Chad Smith Bio

Chad Smith, the principal chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1999 to 2011, has been a powerful force in building businesses and working toward self-sufficiency for Native American nations.  He has devoted the majority of his adult life to rebuilding…

Dolores Huerta Bio

  Dolores Clara Fernandez was born on April 10, 1930 in Dawson, a small mining town in the mountains of northern New Mexico. Her father Juan Ferånández, a farm worker and miner by trade, was a union activist who ran for political office…

Thank You to Dr. Howard Koh as he Departs DHHS

Dr. Howard Koh Departs HHS After 5 Years of Important Work Tackling AANHPI Health Disparities Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy &Leadership (APPEAL) recognizes the tireless work and tremendous impact of Dr. Howard Koh as…

APPEAL’s Pathways of Change Conference Opens Registration

Pathways of Change: Advancing Equity on Tobacco, Obesity & Cancer Control is a 2.5-day conference that celebrates APPEAL's 20th anniversary by examining the health disparities faced by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and…

Show the Impact of Tobacco on Diverse Communities!

Join APPEAL's Efforts with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Tobacco Education Campaign The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched the second round of their tobacco education campaign last week,…

Show the Impact of Tobacco on Diverse Communities!

Join APPEAL's Efforts with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Tobacco Education Campaign The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched the second round of their tobacco education campaign last week,…

APPEAL Applauds CVS Caremark for Historic Decision to Halt Sales of Tobacco Products APPEAL Applauds CVS Caremark for Historic Decision to Halt Sales of Tobacco Products

Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leadership (APPEAL) commended CVS Caremark on Wednesday for prioritizing public health with its decision to remove all tobacco products from its 7,600 stores by Oct. 1. Download File (23…

First Journal Issue Dedicated to AA & NHPI Tobacco Use Released in a Decade

APPEAL guest edits peer reviewed articles on eliminating tobacco disparities among AAs & NHPIs Oakland, C.A. – Today, Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leadership (APPEAL) and Health Promotion Practice(HPP) released the…

AAPCHO and APPEAL Urges AA & NHPI Smokers to Speak with their Physicians

OAKLAND, May 23, 2013 – The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO), in partnership with Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leadership (APPEAL), is encouraging Asian American, Native Hawaiian…

PROMISE Network Webinar Highlights Strategies for Promoting Smoke-free Multiunit Housing Policies in Diverse Communities

To share strategies that community-based organizations have used to engage diverse communities in tobacco control, on March 21, 2013 the APPEAL PROMISE Network hosted a webinar on promoting smoke-free multiunit housing policies with guest speakers…

APPEAL Challenges Youth to Promote Health with Video Contest and Activity Challenge

In late February, APPEAL launched “Health Starts…Where We Live, Learn, Work, and Play,” a video contest and activity challenge for youth and young adults. The contest and activity challenge is part of our national effort to promote tobacco-free…

APPEAL Welcomes New Staff to the Team

APPEAL is pleased to welcome new staff to the team. APPEAL is pleased to welcome new staff to the team. Lisa Fu is returning to APPEAL as Research Manager for our upcoming community-based participatory research project. Nina Kahori Fallenbaum…