NJDSC Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Caucus

08/17/2026

Celebrating India's 80th Anniversary and America's 250th!

08/14/2026

To our NJ Pakistani community, happy 79th anniversary!

Today, we commemorate Pakistan becoming a sovereign state on August 14th, 1947. May we continue to cherish the history of Pakistan and recognize the founding of a beautiful nation. Happy Pakistan Independence Day! 🇵🇰

07/29/2026

Two days. Countless connections. One powerful community. ✨

The 2026 AAPI New Jersey Leadership Summit brought together community leaders for an unforgettable weekend of learning, reflection, creativity, and collective action.

Through timely discussions on the issues most prevalent our community is facing today, every session reminded us the strength we having in our community to move forward and how we can execute our vision for a more inclusive society.

We left Princeton feeling energized, connected, and ready to turn what we learned into action across New Jersey and beyond.

Thank you to every speaker, facilitator, performer, partner, sponsor, volunteer, and attendee who shared their voice, experiences, and vision with us. 💛

07/15/2026

The road to victory in 2026 starts now!

Tomorrow join the NJ Victory 2026 Coordinated Campaign for our Volunteer Kickoff Call featuring U.S. Senator Cory Booker as we launch our statewide effort to re-elect Senator Booker, protect and expand our Democratic Congressional delegation, and win critical local races across New Jersey!

Join the 2026 New Jersey Coordinated Campaign to kick off our coordinated campaign to re-elect Senator Booker to the US Senate, win Congressional races statewide, and win some important local elections across the state!

07/01/2026

Read our statement on the Supreme Court design on Birthright Citizenship.

06/30/2026

Join Co-Chair Parul Khemka and our caucus members for a conversation on the rise of South Asians in American politics!

05/29/2026

This AANHPI Heritage Month, we celebrate leaders making a difference across New Jersey through public service, advocacy, and community engagement.

We honor Ludi Hughes, Chairwoman of the Asian American Heritage Council of New Jersey and the Filipino American Festival, Inc., for her decades of leadership promoting cultural unity, diversity, and community across our state.

We also recognize Pooja Ghadiali, Chair of the New Jersey Young Democrats South Asian Caucus, for her work organizing campaigns, advocating for communities, and strengthening relationships between elected officials and stakeholders.

Thank you both for your leadership and dedication to uplifting AANHPI communities across New Jersey.

05/27/2026

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating!

05/24/2026

This AANHPI Heritage Month, we celebrate leaders making a difference across New Jersey through public service, advocacy, and community engagement.

Parul Khemka, Co-Chair of our AANHPI Caucus, has led outreach efforts for AAPI and disability communities, serves on the Livingston Board of Education, and has helped elevate our caucus on the national stage through the DNC and South Asians for America.

We also recognize Seonjik Jang, Outreach Director for Assemblywoman Ellen Park, for his work strengthening AAPI community outreach through campaigns and government service.

Thank you both for your leadership and dedication to building stronger, more engaged communities across New Jersey.

05/22/2026

This AANHPI Heritage Month, we celebrate leaders making a difference across New Jersey through public service, advocacy, and community engagement.

We honor Rolando Lavarro, who became Jersey City’s first Asian and Filipino American councilmember when he was first elected in 2011, helping pave the way for greater representation and civic leadership in local government.

We also recognize Hana Katz for her leadership as Chair of the New Jersey Young Democrats Environmental Caucus and her work engaging young people in the fight for environmental justice and sustainability.