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AAAFund Denounces SCOTUS Decisions on Affirmative Action and LGBTQ Rights
Washington, D.C., June 30th, 2023 – The AAAFund (Asian American Action Fund) strongly condemns the recent decisions by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) regarding Affirmative Action and LGBTQ rights. These rulings threaten the principles of equality, justice, and inclusion that are essential to a fair and thriving society.
Asian American Action Fund Statement On U.S. Congressman Lance Gooden’s Racist Remarks
WASHINGTON, DC — In response to U.S. Congressman Lance Gooden’s (TX-05) racist remarks questioning U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu’s (CA-28) loyalty to the United States, Ally Mark, executive director of the Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund) released the following statement.
National AAPI Groups Host Election Cycle Debrief on Critical AAPI Vote
WASHINGTON, DC — On Wednesday, Asian American Action Fund, ASPIRE PAC, Asian American Power Network, and National AAPI Power Fund hosted an election cycle debrief to discuss the growing influence of the AAPI community in Democratic politics.
The Board of the Asian American Action Fund Congratulates Senator Raphael Warnock On His Re-Election
December 12, 2022, WASHINGTON, DC – The Board of the Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund) congratulates Senator Raphael Warnock on his re-election to the United States Senate. On Tuesday, December 6th, 2022, Georgia elected a Black man to a full six-year Senate term for the first time in its history, a man who helms the same church once led by the State’s and our country’s most iconic civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Board of the Asian American Action Fund Congratulates Representative Ted Lieu on His Historic Election to Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus
December 2, 2022, WASHINGTON, DC – The Board of the Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund) congratulates Representative Ted Lieu on his historic election to Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus. Representative Lieu has long been an important voice for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Congress and currently serves as the Whip in the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC). He will be the first Asian American elected to a House Leadership position.
Asian American Action Fund Board Renews Call for Diverse Battleground State of Nevada to Host First in the Nation Primary Following 2022 Midterm Election
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund) reiterated its strong support for Nevada, a state with a significant Asian Americans and Pacific Islander (AAPI) population, in its bid to host the First-In-The-Nation presidential primary in 2024 and beyond. The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee is scheduled to meet on December 1st to decide on potential changes to the order of early states in the primary. The AAAFund previously endorsed Nevada’s application to hold the first nominating contest in July.
The Board of the Asian American Action Fund Condemns Racist Ad From Steel Campaign
October 25, 2022, WASHINGTON, DC – The Board of the Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund) condemns the racist ad released by Michelle Steel’s campaign for California’s 45th Congressional District. Attacks like these clearly draw from the same xenophobic Republican rhetoric that fueled the rise in anti-Asian violence during the height of the pandemic. Not content with the mailing, several weeks ago, of a flier that used a doctored photograph worthy of the airbrushed photos in Soviet Russia and Communist China, the Steel campaign has now released an ad that stages a phony scene that totally misrepresents Chen’s views and record. Yet again, she reveals the depths of the GOP’s extremism.
Asian American Action Fund Board Endorses Nevada As First in the Nation Primary
July 26, 2022, WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund) announced its strong support for Nevada, a state with a significant Asian Americans and Pacific Islander (AAPI) population, in its bid to host the First in the Nation presidential primary in 2024 and beyond. The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee will soon decide on potential changes to the order of early states in the primary.
The Board of the Asian American Action Fund responds to the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
June 27, 2022, WASHINGTON, DC – The Board of the Asian American Action Fund is devastated by the Supreme Court’s ruling to strike down Roe v. Wade and strip people of their right to control their own bodies.
Remembering Vincent Chin: Organizing the AAPI community 40 years later
40 years ago this month, Vincent Chin was murdered in a xenophobic, anti-Asian attack. Today, we remember this tragedy as a moment that galvanized hundreds of Asian Americans to demand justice for Vincent’s death. Our justice system’s blatant failure to hold Vincent’s murderers accountable birthed a whole generation of AAPI activists.
7 key steps on how to talk about China without harming AAPI communities
In the early 1980s, a deep recession and soaring inflation hit America hard. Rising Japanese automakers quickly became the boogeymen for layoffs in American auto manufacturing. Because of these trends, some communities blamed their Asian American neighbors for rampant job losses and economic uncertainty. On June 19, 1982, Vincent Chin wound up dead as a result.
Asian American Action Fund Mourns the Passing of Secretary Norman Mineta, Pioneer and Mentor
May 4, 2022, WASHINGTON, DC – The Board of the Asian American Action Fund sends our united and deepest condolences to the family of the late Secretary Norman Mineta.
DNC Resolution on Anti-Asian Hate
The following resolution was considered by the Resolutions Committee at its meeting on March 10, 2022, and was adopted by the full Democratic National Committee at its meeting on March
AAAFund Board Condemns Republican Defeat of Voting Rights Legislation
JANUARY 20, 2022, WASHINGTON, DC – The Board of Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund) released the following statement in response to the defeat of vital voting rights legislation in the U.S. Senate.
AAAFUND-CA URGES ALL AAPI CALIFORNIA VOTERS TO VOTE “NO” ON RECALL
September 2, 2021, WASHINGTON, DC – The Board of Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund) California chapter voted unanimously to endorse Governor Gavin Newsom and a rejection of the recall effort.
Statement by the Board of the Asian American Action Fund on the mass shooting in Indianapolis
As a board, we are unified in our sorrow and anger over the mass murder at an Indianapolis area FedEx facility that resulted in 8 deaths, including 4 Sikh Americans.
Statement by the Board of the Asian American Action Fund on the Honorable Erika Moritsugu Being Named Deputy Assistant to President Joe Biden
The board of the Asian American Action Fund unanimously applauds the selection of former AAA-Fund Executive Director Erika Moritsugu as Deputy Assistant to the President and Asian American and Pacific Islander Senior Liaison. Previously, she served as the Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations at the Department of Housing and Urban Development under the leadership of Secretary Julián Castro in the Obama Administration after being confirmed by the Senate in 2014.
Asian American Action Fund and AAA Fund of California Thank Governor Newsom for Nominating Rob Bonta as California’s Next Attorney General
The Asian American Action Fund (AAA Fund) and AAA Fund of California thank Governor Gavin Newsom for nominating Assemblymember Rob Bonta as the Golden State’s next Attorney General.
White House Proclamation on Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Earlier today, March 18, 2021, President Joe Biden issued an order, honoring the victims of the Atlanta area mass shooting, to fly all American flags on public grounds at half-staff until Monday, March 22. Read below for the full proclamation.
Statement by the Board of the Asian American Action Fund and AAA Fund Georgia on the Targeted Shooting of Asian American Women in Georgia
We condemn the mass shootings yesterday in Cherokee County, GA, and Atlanta. Many of the victims were Asian American women, including employees of the spas.