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…)
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03.25.2016
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…)
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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…)
Read MoreElection 2016: South Asian Americans Turn Out to Vote in Northwest Suburbs
CONTACT:
Brandon Lee
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago
blee@advancingjustice-chicago.org
773-271-0899 x200
SOUTH ASIAN AMERICANS TURN OUT TO VOTE IN NORTHWEST SUBURBS
South Asians make a difference in the 2nd largest Asian American Congressional district in Illinois
For the March 15th Illinois Primary Elections, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago and South Asian American Policy and Research Institute (SAAPRI) contacted over 7,600 infrequent South Asian voters in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Election Day was the culmination of a two-month effort that included community forums, direct mail, telephone, and media outreach to motivate participation. (more…)
Read MoreElection 2016: Increased Accessibility Drives Asian Americans to Polls
CONTACT:
Brandon Lee
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago
blee@advancingjustice-chicago.org
773-271-0899 x200
INCREASED ACCESSIBILITY DRIVES ASIAN AMERICANS TO POLLS
However, inconsistencies threaten future participation if not corrected
Asian American voters turned out in large numbers for the March 15 Illinois Primary Election, as evidenced by longer lines at poll sites, and increased need for bilingual election judges. For the first time, select polling places in Chicago and Suburban Cook County offered Korean language sample ballots in addition to those districts with federally mandated Chinese, Hindi, Gujarati, and Urdu materials. (more…)
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