Month: फ़रवरी 2015

Racial justice and the long road ahead

The theme for this year’s Asian American Leadership Forum was “Justice Beyond Just Us.” More than a clever saying that paraphrases what the country has been struggling with in the past year, it is a signal of the clear direction that Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago should take in the future. Thank you to… Read more »

Asian American community organizations disappointed by Emanuel’s cancellation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17, 2015 Contact Tuyet Le Phone: 773-271-0899 x201 Asian American community organizations disappointed by Emanuel’s cancellation Mayor cancels meeting with community members.   CHICAGO – Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago and its partners are disappointed that Mayor Rahm Emanuel has cancelled his participation in a meeting to address community members… Read more »

Countdown to Election Day — Volunteer with us!

Join us this election season as we work to get out the Asian American vote, and ensure that the vote is protected at the polls. Get-Out-The-Vote Phone Banks! Sign up to phone bank by emailing asullivan@advancingjustice-chicago.org. SCHEDULE: SATURDAY, February 21 (10am-2pm shift) MONDAY, February 23 (5:30-8:30pm shift) TUESDAY, February 24 (Election Day! – Shifts available… Read more »

Election Day, Grace Period Registration, and Early Voting info

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mayoral and City Council elections are coming up in Chicago this month! Remember to vote on February 24, (or use Early Voting!) and if you forgot to register you can still use Grace Period voter registration. More info and dates below. Grace Period Voter Registration: Jan 28 – Feb 21 Use ANY Early Voting… Read more »