Published in Advancing Justice — AAJC·PinnedAAPI Educational Content Guide for KidsThis year marks the 30th anniversary of Congress designating the month of May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), an expansion of Asian Pacific American Heritage Week as established in 1979. Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have a long and rich history in the United States, yet…Asian American6 min read
Published in Advancing Justice — AAJC·Pinned45 Best AAPI Films, Television, and Literature for RepresentationAsian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities have long struggled for visibility and inclusion. Despite nearly two centuries of bringing rich history, culture, and contributions to American society, our narratives are often erased and misrepresented in mainstream media and literature. Harmful stereotypes and misconceptions about our communities, such as…Review13 min read
Published in Advancing Justice — AAJC·PinnedAdvancing Justice Affiliation Redistributes Funds to Partner Organizationsby Asian Americans Advancing Justice As a leading network of independently-run Asian American Pacific Islander civil and legal rights nonprofits, we find ourselves in a unique position to support our community partners. In 2021, amid a national reckoning with anti-Asian racism and violence and a deeper understanding of the systemic…4 min read
Published in Advancing Justice — AAJC·12 hours agoThe Next Generation of Leaders From Around the Country Come TogetherFrom October 3–6, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC will host its signature Youth Leadership Summit (YLS). Since 2014, Advancing Justice | AAJC has convened prominent college students for its multi-day leadership development program that focuses on advocacy, communications, and civic engagement around policy issues impacting our communities from college…Youth Empowerment12 min read
Published in Advancing Justice — AAJC·Sep 20In the Aftermath: Examining the Impact of SB 202 in Georgia as Midterms ApproachBy Nusrath Naurin What does the aftermath of a sweeping anti-voting bill look like? In Georgia, we are about to find out. In March of 2021, shortly after the Georgia Senate runoff elections, the Election Integrity Act (SB 202) was signed into law under Georgia governor Brian Kemp. The bill…Asian American5 min read
Published in Advancing Justice — AAJC·Jul 20Unity March: Reflections from Our CommunityBy Chrissy Park On June 25, 2022, the Unity March made history as the first large-scale, Asian American-led multicultural rally and march on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. By raising awareness about issues that affect Asian American and BIPOC communities and amplifying the voices of leaders, activists, and community…Unity March8 min read
Published in Advancing Justice — AAJC·Jul 18Is Celebrity Advocacy Really Helpful? Examining BTS’ Visit to the White HouseBy Nusrath Naurin On May 31, the world-famous K-Pop group Bangtan Sonyeondan (BTS) visited the White House to meet with President Biden to mark the end of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. …Bts4 min read
Published in Advancing Justice — AAJC·Jul 7Turning the Pages of History: The Pathway for the First Asian Pacific American Museum and What It Means for Our CommunitiesBy Chrissy Park Just a little over a week ago, history was made as communities and allies from around the country came together for the first-ever Asian American led rally, the Unity March. …Education5 min read
Published in Advancing Justice — AAJC·Jun 2340 Years after the Murder of Vincent Chin, We Honor Our Community’s Resilience in the Face of HateBy John C. Yang, Connie Chung Joe, Grace Pai Vincent Chin would be 67 today if he hadn’t been killed. Forty years ago, he was brutally beaten to death by two white men in Detroit who had mistook him, a Chinese American, as Japanese and a foreigner. …Vincent Chin4 min read
Published in Advancing Justice — AAJC·Jun 16Are You Eligible? Lower Your Internet Costs Through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)Every individual deserves the right to have broadband access and at Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC we have joined with a coalition of groups to ensure our community knows about a new program that will help ensure our communities have the connectivity necessary to access online information, stay connected…Broadband4 min read
