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How does Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan help AAPI communities?
President Biden signed the historic $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan into law! This bill takes bold, visionary steps to care for every American, including Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
Asian American Action Fund of California Calls for Gov. Newsom to Nominate Rob Bonta as California’s Next Attorney General
The Asian American Action Fund (AAA Fund) of California calls for Gov. Newsom to nominate Assemblymember Rob Bonta as the Golden State’s next Attorney General.
Asian American Action Fund and AAAFund of California Urge Gov. Newsom to Nominate an AAPI as California’s Next Attorney General
The Asian American Action (AAA) Fund and the Asian American Action Fund of California renew their call that an Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) be nominated as the Golden State’s next Attorney General.
Asian American Action Fund and AAA Fund of California Urge Gov. Newsom to Nominate an AAPI as California’s Next Attorney General
The Asian American Action (AAA) Fund and the Asian American Action Fund of California urge California Gov. Gavin Newsom to nominate an Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) as the Golden State’s next Attorney General.
AAAFund supports the nominations of Katherine Tai and Neera Tanden to the Biden Administration
WASHINGTON, DC – The Board of Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund) released the following statement in reaction to the President-elect Joseph R. Biden’s recent nomination of Katherine Tai as the United States Trade Representative and Neera Tanden as the director of the Office of Management and Budget. Both women would make history as the first women of color to hold their respective positions.
The Last Push
We’re nearing the end. It’s the last few days we can make our pitch — to persuade undecided voters, to remind voters to get to the polls, and to move to action folks who don’t think their voice matters.
Meet Dr. Nina Ahmad, who could be the first woman of color in Pennsylvania’s executive office!
Dr. Nina Ahmad is far from your typical politician. But, maybe that’s what it took to be one election away from becoming the first woman of color, and only current woman and person of color, in Pennsylvania’s executive branch.
Meet Ronnie Chatterji, who could be the first AAPI elected to statewide office in North Carolina!
Our next candidate up in our tour of battleground states is Ronnie Chatterji, running for North Carolina State Treasurer!
Meet the first Asian-American soon-to-be elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly – Francesca Hong!
To kick off our candidate series in honor of the Democratic National Convention, it seemed only appropriate to highlight an exciting, up and coming voice from the Convention’s host state, Wisconsin — Francesca Hong.
AAAF Celebrates Historic Selection of Senator Kamala Harris as Vice Presidential Nominee
Yesterday was a day of momentous firsts. The board of the Asian American Action Fund celebrates the historic selection of Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) as the first Black and Asian American woman to be nominated for Vice President.
The “Good” Minority: Asian Americans’ place in America’s racial hierarchy and why that leads to anti-Blackness
To continue our investigation into what it means for AAPIs to fight racism, we are thinking about several questions in today’s article. How does the AAPI community prop up systemic racism? What does our anti-Blackness look like, and how is anti-Blackness perpetuated in the Asian American community? How do the Model Minority myth contribute to Asian anti-Blackness?
AAAFund Condemns Murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Other Victims of Police Abuse
We at the Asian American Action Fund stand in solidarity with our Black brothers and sisters, and express our profound sorrow for the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and so many other victims of police abuse. We recognize the deeply-rooted trauma that police violence causes the Black community, and call for meaningful change at the local, state and national level that ends this systemic oppression once and for all.
AAAFund & over 170 AAPI Leaders Call on Joe Biden to Consider Asian American Senators as Vice Presidential Nominee
Washington D.C., May 22, 2020: The Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund), a national PAC dedicated to electing progressive Asian Americans to public office, is releasing a letter today calling on Vice President Joseph R. Biden, presumptive presidential nominee of the Democratic Party, to select an Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) woman as his running mate for the 2020 election.
Happy Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month (APAHM)!
Happy Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM)! Despite the dark, uncertain times for our community, and for America broadly, we’re still happy to celebrate the month of May with all of you, our friends and allies. Togetherness, solidarity, and love (from a safe distance!) is more important than ever.
AAPI Members of Congress and allies stay busy protecting families
As COVID-19 maintains its grip on the nation, it has illuminated many of the inequities, prejudices, and structural problems long present in American society. Hate incidents and racism against Asian Americans come to mind, as does the xenophobic, anti-immigrant rhetoric from the GOP.
Asian American Action Fund: Trump Hiding From His Own Failures by Scapegoating Others
Donald Trump is desperately trying to deflect blame for his failure to protect America from a global pandemic. Instead of taking responsibility for the fact that over 20,000 Americans are dead, 16 million Americans are newly out of work, and our economy is heading into a recession, Trump’s recent ad on Biden and China tries to distract America by pointing all the blame at others.
Biden for President holds press call with AAAFund Co-Founder
On Monday, April 6th, AAA-Fund Co-Founder Paul Tiao participated in a press call hosted by the Biden for President campaign to discuss the recent discrimination associated with COVID-19 faced by many AAPIs. Other participants included Michelle Kwan, Director of Surrogates of Biden for President, Congressman Andy Kim of New Jersey, and Shekar Narasimhan, AAPI Victory Fund Chairman.
Biden for President to Hold Press Call with Congressman Andy Kim, Michelle Kwan, Asian American Action Fund, and AAPI Victory Fund
As Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders encounter increased discirimination and a wave of xenophobia amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Biden for President will hold a press call to discuss the issue with Congressman Andy Kim (D-NJ), Biden for President Director of Surrogates Michelle Kwan, Asian American Action Fund President Paul Tiao, and AAPI Victory Fund Chairman Shekar Narasimhan.
AAAF Supports U.S.Rep. Grace Meng’s H.Res.908 116th Congress
AAA Fund applauds Rep. Grace Meng of New York for her leadership in combating anti-Asian rhetoric and engaging 120 other Congressional co-sponsors, whose strong voices underscored the health and safety of every American in the midst of this national emergency.
Endorsees reach out to ease constituents’ COVID19 concerns
AAAFund’s endorsees have been working overtime to ensure their constituents stay up-to-date on the pandemic. Many set up online resource centers, send daily coronavirus e-newsletters, and host tele-town halls. The outreach efforts aim to dispel misinformation and explain benefits available to their constituents in the recently-passed aid packages.