By Louise Liu In the last two years alone, local and legislative efforts to implement book bans in classrooms and libraries have grown exponentially: According to PEN America, a free speech organization, there were 1,477 individual book ban cases in the fall 2022 semester alone — a 28% increase from…

By Rebecca Ma and Daniel Tse Headline after headline we’re told that there’s a crisis at the U.S. southern border — and there is. But it’s not a crisis of national security; it’s a crisis of humanity. As of this year, 110 million people have been forcibly displaced — more…

By Louise Liu Anti-Asian hate crime numbers fell by 33% from 2021 to 2022, indicating the first decrease in anti-Asian hate since the start of the pandemic, according to recently released FBI crime statistics. …

By Rebecca Ma and Naeema Hassan As the holiday season approaches, a time synonymous with social gatherings and cherished memories, it’s crucial to remember that families are the backbone of any society. In America, they play a pivotal role in shaping our communities, culture, and economy. However, for millions of families, the joy of being together during the holidays is overshadowed by immigration backlogs and bureaucratic challenges that prevent them from reuniting with their loved ones.

The 2023 American Courage Award Honoree has left an indelible mark on the fight for justice — At the heart of our annual American Courage Awards event is the American Courage Award itself. Every year, the award honors an individual, organization, or company that has displayed remarkable courage or dedication to civil rights. Honorees might be a community leader who has taken an important stand, an activist…

The 2023 Norman Y. Mineta Spirt Award Honoree is a shining example of young civil rights leadership — As we count down the days until Asian Americans Advancing Justice — AAJC’s annual American Courage Awards event on October 6, 2023, we take a moment to highlight each of our honorees. The occasion pays tribute to the individuals, groups, and corporations who have pioneered significant civil rights progress. Among…

The 2023 Changemaker Award Honoree is a storyteller, trailblazer, and social justice champion — In a few short weeks on October 6th, Asian Americans Advancing Justice — AAJC will hold its American Courage Awards. This annual gathering is our tribute to the trailblazers — individuals, groups, and corporations — who have made significant inroads in advancing civil rights. …

The 2023 President’s Award Honoree is a civil rights lawyer, scholar, and catalyst for change — Asian Americans Advancing Justice — AAJC is thrilled to announce this year’s recipient of our President’s Award: Sherrilyn Ifill. The President’s Award is a special honor given to individuals and organizations that have been longtime supporters of Asian Americans Advancing Justice — AAJC’s mission to advance the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all. As a long-time…

In an era marked by persistent challenges to civil rights and social justice, there is an ever-growing imperative to shine a spotlight on the resilient spirit of those leading the charge towards a more equitable future. …