Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago’s annual Milestone Awards Benefit is coming up on April 27! In the weeks leading up to the event, we are recognizing this year’s honorees who have led the way for the Asian American community of Illinois in their respective fields. This week, we shine the spotlight on the Jerry Clarito, retired founding Executive Director of the Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment. Join us on April 27 to honor Jerry at Milestone! Get your tickets today! (more…)
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IL Senate to hold hearing on proposed Automatic Voter Registration bill
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CONTACT:
Chicago: Christian Diaz | (773) 657-0102 | christian@chicagovotes.com
Springfield: Abe Scarr | (312) 983-2789 | abe@illinoisppirg.org
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE TO HOLD HEARING ON PROPOSED AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION BILL
SB250 will streamline and simplify voter registration in Illinois with reforms to make Illinois voter rolls the most secure and accurate possible.
WHAT: The Illinois State Senate Executive Committee will hold a hearing on Senate Bill 250, which would create Automatic Voter Registration in Illinois, switching the voter registration process from an opt-in to an opt-out model.
WHERE: Illinois State Capitol, Executive Committee, Room 212
WHEN: Wednesday, April 20th, 3:30 PM
SPRINGFIELD— A proposal to streamline and simplify voter registration in Illinois will be heard during an Illinois Senate hearing on Wednesday, April 20th.
Senate Bill 250, sponsored by State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), reforms current registration laws so that whenever an eligible Illinois resident applies for, updates or renews a driver’s license or state ID, he or she will be automatically registered to vote in the local jurisdiction unless they opt out. (more…)
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Meet the Milestone 2016 awardees: Allstate Asian American Network Change Agents!
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago’s annual Milestone Awards Benefit is coming up on April 27! In the weeks leading up to the event, we are recognizing this year’s honorees who have led the way for the Asian American community of Illinois in their respective fields. This week, we shine the spotlight on the change agents of the Allstate Asian American Network, who have created new opportunities for Asian American employees at Allstate. Join us on April 27 to honor Maria Odiamar Racho and Khai Yang at Milestone! Get your tickets today! (more…)
Read More03.25.2016
PAVE Organizations meet with Asian American Legislative Caucus
South Asian American community leaders joined a diverse group of representatives from the Pan Asian Voter Empowerment (PAVE) Coalition for an Illinois Asian American Legislative Caucus meeting this past week at the Sikh Resource Society (SRS) in Palatine. The legislators in attendance at the bipartisan caucus meeting included Senator Daniel Biss, Representative Elaine Nekritz, Representative Thomas Morrison, Representative Fred Crespo, Representative Michelle Mussman, and Representative Carol Sente. Leaders from the South Asian American Policy & Research Institute (SAAPRI), Association of Retired Asians, and SRS were invited by Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago. (more…)
Read More03.16.2016
Election 2016: Asian Americans push for seat at the table as candidates
CONTACT:
Brandon Lee
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago
blee@advancingjustice-chicago.org
773-271-0899 x200
ASIAN AMERICANS PUSH FOR SEAT AT THE TABLE AS CANDIDATES
Asian Americans are making their voices heard at the ballot box, and demanding a seat at the table as elected officials. For the March 15 primary election, the Asian American community of Illinois had increased access to the polls, turned out to vote in large numbers in the northwest suburbs thanks to voter engagement efforts, and ran successful campaigns for public office.
“Not only are Asian Americans voting at higher numbers, but they are energized to participate in the November election,” said Tuyet Le, Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago. “Now, we are seeing more community members eying seats at federal, state, and local levels of government.” (more…)
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