Advancing Justice-Chicagois starting a story collection campaign in an effort to highlight the Asian American immigrant experience in the national debate over immigration reform. Advancing Justice-Chicago is looking for volunteers to help with story collection, and is looking for people who want to share their stories! To learn more contact Rekha Radhakrishnan at rradhakrishnan@aaichicago.org
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Illinois Asian American Caucus State Agenda 2013
Urge Governor Quinn to appoint the 11-member Asian American Employment Plan Advisory Council, a crucial component to implementing the State Asian American Employment Plan. Last year, AAI and PAVE helped pass HB4510 and Governor Quinn signed it into law in July 2012. This law seeks to address the barriers and challenges… Read more »
AAI Statement on Senate Immigration Reform Proposal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2013 AAI Applauds Senate on Prioritizing Bipartisan Immigration Reform CHICAGO, IL-Asian American Institute (AAI), a member of Asian American Center for Advancing Justice applauds the US Senate on prioritizing immigration reform in a bipartisan manner, and looks forward to learning more about the details as they unfold. Among the many… Read more »
YOUR Elections 2012 Headquarters – Make Your Voice Heard in 2012
According to the U.S. Census, the Asian American population in Illinois has doubled in the last 20 years. With this rapid growth, comes new opportunities for the Asian American community to grow in political power and have more of its issues and concerns addressed by policymakers. This year, AAI is working with its Pan-Asian Voter… Read more »
AAI 2012 Candidate Questionnaires
Here are a list of the candidate questionnaires for the 2012 Illinois Congressional and State Legislative districts. Illinois Congressional Races