Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Chicago

Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Chicago Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago builds power through collective advocacy and organizing

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago, an affiliate of Advancing Justice, has a mission to empower the Asian American community through advocacy, by utilizing education, research, and coalition building. Specifically, Advancing Justice-Chicago works to empower the Asian American community by:

Increasing public understanding about Asian American communities,

Advocating for policies that pro

mote social, economic, educational and political equity of the community as a whole,

Encouraging active civic participation through education and advocating for equal rights, and

Working in partnership with and supporting like-minded organizations and individuals to build positive interracial and inter-ethnic relations.

📣 Last call for our KINETIC Organizing Fellowship application! 💫 The final deadline for rolling admission is midnight on...
08/26/2026

📣 Last call for our KINETIC Organizing Fellowship application! 💫 The final deadline for rolling admission is midnight on Friday, September 4. Chats with the youth organizer must be completed by Friday, September 11 before the program starts on Monday, September 13!

If you're an Asian American CPS high school student interested in expanding your knowledge of political issues and develop organizing skills, apply for our organizing fellowship to take action on social justice issues and build community with other progressive Asian American youth!

Sessions will begin September 13 and run until late May 2027, and participants will get a $500 stipend.

Apply now at https://bit.ly/KINETICfellow2026 (case sensitive)

Last Thursday, Advancing Justice | Chicago and Asian American Midwest Progressives tabled at Argyle Night Market!🏮We con...
08/25/2026

Last Thursday, Advancing Justice | Chicago and Asian American Midwest Progressives tabled at Argyle Night Market!🏮

We connected with Chicagoans about the various issues impacting our community and how people can get involved in our different programs and campaigns. Thanks to Uptown United for having us at this beautiful summer celebration of food, culture, and community!

If you are looking for an Asian American political home, join us for our Member Assembly on Saturday, September 26. Register at https://bit.ly/26MA (case sensitive)

Here's to celebrating 5️⃣ and 1️⃣5️⃣ years! 🎉This year, Advancing Justice | Chicago has five (!) staff hitting their 5 a...
08/21/2026

Here's to celebrating 5️⃣ and 1️⃣5️⃣ years! 🎉

This year, Advancing Justice | Chicago has five (!) staff hitting their 5 and 15-year milestones working at our organization. So naturally, we had to celebrate with our team at Kings Bowl in Chicago 🎳🎱🍕

Join us in congratulating George, Bharat, Sylvia, and Jenn B on 5 years, and Bryan on 15 years at Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago! 🧡

Every election cycle, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago trains volunteers to help ensure fair elections across...
08/17/2026

Every election cycle, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago trains volunteers to help ensure fair elections across Chicago and Cook County. Volunteer poll watchers help protect language and disability access at the ballot box and ensure compliance with election laws. Join us on Election Day November 3rd to amplify the voices of our communities and ensure all voters can exercise their right to vote!

Sign up here: http://bit.ly/Nov2026PollWatching

Another group of leaders trained! ✅Over the weekend, Advancing Justice | Chicago and AAMP held a Fundamentals of Organiz...
08/13/2026

Another group of leaders trained! ✅

Over the weekend, Advancing Justice | Chicago and AAMP held a Fundamentals of Organizing training. In addition to our members here in Chicago, we trained leaders from Ohio (OPAWL - Building AAPI Feminist Leadership in Ohio) and Minnesota (CAPI). We had rich discussions about power, self-interest, the history of Asian American organizing, and the importance of building deep relationships. Leadership development is key to growing our power, which is why we offer a 3-part training series to our members and Midwest network!

08/11/2026

Our A Just Chi leader Anjali and AAMP leader Stella shared some reflections after our community conversation with Rep. Mah last week! We're excited to continue building relationships with elected officials and growing our co-governance power.

In July, the Midwest organizing team at Advancing Justice | Chicago and Asian American Midwest Progressives traveled to ...
08/10/2026

In July, the Midwest organizing team at Advancing Justice | Chicago and Asian American Midwest Progressives traveled to Springfield, OH to hold a Fundamentals of Community Organizing training! It was attended and co-facilitated by leaders from OPAWL - Building AAPI Feminist Leadership in Ohio, Hoosier Asian American Power, and AAMP Ohio.

We discussed our shared stake in AAPI organizing, gained a deeper understanding of power and self-interest, and practiced new skills for building organizing relationships. We look forward to continuing to build AAPI power alongside these Midwest leaders!

Yesterday, we explored how community organizing and elected officials can work hand in hand to move policies that reflec...
08/07/2026

Yesterday, we explored how community organizing and elected officials can work hand in hand to move policies that reflect the needs of our communities 🤝 When we build and deepen relationships with elected officials, we're also growing our collective power and shaping our future.

We're grateful to State Rep Theresa Mah for joining our community conversation on this year's legislative session and what it means to practice co-governance. We made strong commitments to each other and reaffirmed our partnership as we continue to build power together.

Thank you to all our members who showed up and asked thoughtful questions that generated insightful discussions!

Asian Americans are HERE and we are ready to raise our voices for our communities! 💥Join Asian American Midwest Progress...
08/06/2026

Asian Americans are HERE and we are ready to raise our voices for our communities! 💥

Join Asian American Midwest Progressives and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago on Saturday, September 26 from 10am-2:30pm for our annual Member Assembly! With leaders across all our programs as well as new community members looking to get involved, we will spend the day building relationships and understanding our collective work as we prepare for the year ahead.

🔗 Register now: www.bit.ly/26MA (case sensitive)

📬 Today is the first day registered Illinois voters can apply for a vote-by-mail ballot! All registered voters in Illino...
08/05/2026

📬 Today is the first day registered Illinois voters can apply for a vote-by-mail ballot! All registered voters in Illinois are eligible to vote by mail, so if you're planning on voting by mail in the November general election, make sure your application is received by your election authority by October 29.

Vote-by-mail applications are available in multiple languages! Voters that submit an in-language application will receive a bilingual paper ballot in that language as well.

-Chicago: English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Polish, Tagalog

-Cook County: English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Korean, Polish, Russian, Tagalog, Ukrainian, Urdu

QUESTIONS? Call the Asian Languages Election Protection hotline: 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683)

Request your ballot here: https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/VotingByMailAgreement.aspx

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