The 7C Asian American Advisory Board (AdBoard) is dedicated to supporting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community across the Claremont Colleges. AdBoard organizes events, activities, and community spaces to foster cross-college interaction and provide complementary support to existing AAPI student services and events.
Key Initiatives
- First-Year Retreats: AdBoard funds retreats for first-year sponsor groups, facilitating early community building among AAPI students. School and College Listings
- APIDA Graduation: An annual graduation ceremony celebrating the achievements of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American students across the 7Cs. Facebook Post
Local Community Resources
Asian-American Resource Center (AARC)
- Address: 1133 S E St, San Bernardino, CA 92408
- Focus: AARC provides educational, mental health, and social services to Asian Americans and other underserved ethnic communities in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Their programs focus on health education, language support, and community engagement.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Southern California (AJSOCAL)
- Address: Los Angeles Office: 1145 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017 | Orange County Office: 2401 East Katella Ave, Suite 600 Anaheim, CA 92806
- Focus: AJSOCAL offers legal aid, education, and advocacy services to protect and promote the rights of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. They also focus on voter education and immigrant rights.
Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)
- Address: 123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka St. #206A, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Focus: JACL is the oldest Asian American civil rights organization in the U.S., advocating for social justice and civil liberties for Japanese Americans and other communities affected by discrimination.
Pomona College Asian American Resource Center (AARC)
- Address: Smith Campus Center, 170 E. Sixth Street, Claremont, CA 91711
- Focus: The AARC at Pomona College provides a space for students to explore and celebrate their Asian American identities while advocating for social justice. The center offers programming, mentorship, and cultural events for students across the Claremont Colleges.
UCLA Labor Center – Asian American Racial Justice Project
- Address: 675 S Park View St, Los Angeles, CA 90057
- Focus: This project, part of the UCLA Labor Center, focuses on advancing racial and economic justice for Asian American workers. Through community organizing, research, and policy advocacy, it addresses workplace inequalities and amplifies the voices of low-wage AAPI workers.