For Immediate Release
May 2, 2022
Contact:
Kevin Hsia, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago
224-289-5486, khsia@advancingjustice-chicago.org
CHICAGO, IL — May 2, 2022 — This year, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago is celebrating 30 years of building a powerful Asian American voice for racial equity by
- Advocating for policies that promote racial, economic, and immigrant justice;
- Increasing civic participation through political education, community organizing, and advocacy;
- Changing media narratives to build a more nuanced and accurate understanding of Asian American communities; and
- Working in partnership with values-aligned organizations to build cross-racial solidarity.
Founded in 1992, Asian American Institute re-branded as Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago in 2013.
On Thursday, May 5, Advancing Justice | Chicago will bring together over 200 people from all corners of the Asian and non-Asian American community in recognizing the accomplishments and impact the organization has made the past 30 years. The celebration and program will take place at Morgan’s on Fulton in the Fulton Market district. Here’s to #30YearsofJustice!
Where: Morgan’s on Fulton: 950 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607
When: Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 6PM-10PM
What: A celebration of Advancing Justice | Chicago’s 30 years of building a powerful Asian American voice since 1992. Looking ahead, Advancing Justice | Chicago is leading the progressive, pan-Asian response to pressing current events and advocating for proactive and visionary solutions to achieve racial equity.
Dress Code: Cocktail Attire
Website: https://advancingjustice-chicago.org/30th/
Honorees include:
- Miwa Shimokogawa (Community Award)
- Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz and Senator Ram Villivalam (Champion Award)
- Michael Chu (Milestone Award)
Enjoy an evening of cocktails, food, fun, and fundraising complete with a full program celebrating our achievements and the Asian American community. Guests will participate in a Paddle Raise and Live/Silent Auction with 70 exciting items from local businesses, restaurants, and experiences. Entertainment will be provided by Pan-Asian talent, including MOD Group, a Desi-Fusion dance crew based in Chicago, IL; Dr. Srimix, a DJ from San Diego who’s best known for his remixes and mashups that blend popular American music with songs from all over South Asia; and Dholi Dhruv of HollyBolly Unlimited, a percussionist advanced in playing not only the dhol, but the tabla as well.
Special thanks to our Champion Sponsors McDermott Will & Emery and Tyson for their critical support, in addition to our Partner and Support Sponsors. Please visit here for our full list of sponsors.
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Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago builds power through collective advocacy and organizing to achieve racial equity. Learn more at advancingjustice-chicago.org.