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 »
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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 »
Immigrants win today, but will continue the fight tomorrow
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — November 20, 2014 Media Contact: Tuyet Le (Chicago) TLe@advancingjustice-chicago.org 773-271-0899 x201 773-456-3589 Immigrants win today, but will continue the fight tomorrow President Obama delivers his promise of relief, but 6 million immigrants will continue to live in fear WASHINGTON, D.C. – After years of community-led advocacy, which included Asian and Latino undocumented immigrants… Read more »
ADVANCING JUSTICE CALLS ON CHICAGO BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO KEEP POLLS OPEN
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION November 4, 2014 Contact: Tuyet Le TLe@advancingjustice-chicago.org 773.271.0899 x201 ADVANCING JUSTICE CALLS ON CHICAGO BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO KEEP POLLS OPEN CHICAGO – Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago calls on the Chicago Board of Elections to keep Election Day Registration sites open past the scheduled 7:00pm closing time. For… Read more »