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Bravery of Victimized Chinese scholars, affirmative action advocate, Arizona social justice leader to be honored at 2024 American Courage Awards
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC (Advancing Justice – AAJC) will honor several individuals whose bravery is plucked from the headlines. On October 3rd, Advancing Justice – AAJC will recognize the Chinese scholars who had to prove their innocence after being targeted as national security threats; a student advocate on the front lines of trying to save affirmative action policies in higher education; and a social justice leader who is pushing back against voter suppression.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC Hosts Launch for Groundbreaking Reports on Digital Inequities Facing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — September 19, 2024 — In a pivotal effort to address digital disparities that uniquely affect Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities, Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC (Advancing Justice – AAJC) is proud to announce two key research reports.
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Head of Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC to Speak at 60th Anniversary of the March On Washington
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Washington, D.C. – On August 26, President and Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Asian American Justice Center (Advancing Justice – AAJC) John C. Yang will speak at the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC is the only Asian American co-chair for the March, which aims to continue Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s lifelong work of advancing justice and civil rights for the African American community, and for all.
Democracy will not be denied. The movement to advance civil and human rights and to create equity and racial justice for our communities is a marathon, not a sprint. Often in the heat of the race, we can forget to celebrate our milestones, no matter how big or small they may be on the scales of justice. It is with this mindset that Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC invites you to read this annual report – focusing on the progress and accomplishments we have been able to achieve this year.
This list includes all of our individual, foundation, corporate, and other community support. Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC gratefully acknowledges the numerous donations made in anonymity.
Julie Su’s career demonstrates how uniquely positioned she is to successfully lead the U.S. Department of Labor. Furthermore, her lived experience as a daughter of immigrants, a woman of color, and an Asian American makes her uniquely qualified to lead the Department charged with the immense task of protecting the livelihoods of all Americans in our vibrant and inclusive democracy.