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05.07.2025
Advancing Justice | Chicago Responds to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security’s Visit to Illinois
After two years of organizing, the Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment (PAVE) Coalition applauds the Illinois state legislature for passing the Language Equity and Access Act (SB3762) on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Read MoreHundreds Gather for 12th Annual Asian American Action Day in Springfield to Demand “Sanctuary for All”
More than 500 community members from across Illinois converged at the State Capitol today for the 12th annual Asian American Action Day, organized by the Pan Asian Voter Empowerment (PAVE) Coalition and led by Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago.
Read More04.22.2025
AAPI Heritage Month May 2025
This May’s Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we will be celebrating our diverse community. Advancing Justice | Chicago is partnering with individuals and local businesses to bring awareness to our mission and help give back by supporting our work in different ways. We are thrilled to be partnering with restaurants, bars, and… Read more »
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"I’ve really enjoyed being with Advancing Justice | Chicago because it’s a group that wants to change things … It’s really good to be able to be in community and organize and fight for each other."
— Tia, A Just Chi leader