Asian Americans Advancing Justice issues a statement about race-conscious admissions.
Month: अक्टूबर 2022
Chicagoans step up to counteract anti-Asian hate
The pandemic has brought on a global wave of prejudice and violence against Asians and Asian Americans. Reset talks with local advocacy groups working to combat that hate. Guests: Seong-Ah Cho, director of organizing, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago & Natasha Chan, Board Member of Asians Are Strong.
Personal Safety Alarms, Trainings Aim To Give Asian Residents Tools To Protect Themselves As Attacks Rise
Advocacy groups are offering Asian Chicagoans personal safety alarms and defense training amid a continued surge in anti-Asian hate crimes.
Illinois students are getting their first broad exposure to Asian American history this year
A new state law requires teaching Asian American history. Some teachers have jumped in headfirst, while others are still preparing lessons.
Downloadable Factsheet: How to Vote in Illinois for the Nov. 8 General Election
Learn more about how to vote from home or in person in Illinois in our infographic below, translated in English, Vietnamese, Korean, Tagalog, and Chinese. Additional translations in Hindi will be forthcoming.