PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION March 18, 2015 Contact: Andy Kang AKang@advancingjustice-chicago.org 773.271.0899 x222 ADVANCING JUSTICE | CHICAGO PLEASED WITH CITY’S FIRST STEPS ON LANGUAGE ACCESS But, the City Council still has considerable work to do CHICAGO – Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago is pleased with the ordinance introduced by members of the Chicago City… Read more »
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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 »
Mayoral Candidates’ Forum full video
On January 29, 2015, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago and 18 other community organizations hosted the Chicago Mayoral Candidates’ Forum at Northeastern Illinois University. Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, William “Dock” Walls, Alderman Bob Fioretti, and Dr. Willie Wilson attended and answered questions from community members on issues relating to the Asian American and immigrant… Read more »
2015 Mayoral Candidates’ Forum
What: Chicago Mayoral Candidates’ Forum When: January 29, 2015, 6:30pm (doors open at 5:45) Where: Northeastern Illinois University Auditorium, 3701 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL 60659 (Free parking available) Hosted by Northeastern Illinois University’s Government Relations, Office of the President Community partners (list in formation): Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment, Chicago Votes,… Read more »
LANDMARK VOTING REFORMS WILL HELP ASIAN AMERICANS AND ALL IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tuyet Le Phone: 773-271-0899 x201 Email: tle@advancingjustice-chicago.org LANDMARK VOTING RIGHTS BILL PASSES IN SPRINGFIELD VOTING REFORMS WILL HELP ASIAN AMERICANS AND ALL IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES CHICAGO – In a huge victory for Illinois voters, legislators passed SB 172 which allows eligible residents to register and vote on Election Day, expands early voting,… Read more »