Regional AAJC conducts leadership workshops in different regions around the country to build capacity for local, grassroots civil rights advocacy. Among the areas that AAJC has visited include: Orange County, Fresno, and San Diego, Calif.; Houston, Texas; Phoenix, Ariz.; and Boston, Mass.; Chicago, Ill.; and Miami, Fla. These workshops emphasize skills building and leadership strategies. AAJC also offers updates on federal and local public policies affecting Asian Pacific American