We’re #hiring for a Leadership Program Manager! 📣 While this position is #remote, those based in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, New York, Nevada, Michigan, and Washington, D.C. are especially encouraged to apply. To learn more and apply, visit forms.gle/nJpgeVrateg4TsTz9

We’re proud to join @natlvoterregday.bsky.social today as a Community Partner! 🎉 Together, we’re celebrating democracy by helping every eligible American get registered and #VoteReady for 2025. Join us at bit.ly/NVRDPartner25 #NewAmericanLeaders #DemocracyNeedsUs

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 💛✨Between September 15th and October 15th, we honor and celebrate Hispanic and Latinx history and culture, and the many ways they’ve enriched the United States #DemocracyNeedsUs (1/2)

There are over 40 million eligible voters with disabilities in the U.S., though many of them still face significant barriers that prevent them from getting truly, civically engaged. An inclusive democracy is also an accessible one. Get involved at aapd.com/disability-voting-rights-week

Just ONE WEEK until #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! 🗳🎉 We're proud to serve as a @natlvoterregday.bsky.social Community Partner ahead of this year's celebration on Wednesday, September 16th. Make sure you and others are #VoteReady at nationalvoterregistrationday.org/register-to-vote/

By getting involved in our democracy at the local level, you can sometimes make more of a difference! 🗳🌟 Learn how you can make a direct impact today. (1/2)

“I am Rwandan American. My people are proud people. We share our stories not to elicit pity or sympathy but to share the horrors of humanity so together we can work for a better tomorrow,” shared 2025 alumna Olivia Mugenga. ✨ Learn more about her remarkable journey at bit.ly/nal-feat-oli...

Are you ready for #ReadytoWin 2025? 🚀 This weekend can’t come fast enough! We’re looking forward to reuniting with and learning from these powerhouse trainers. #DemocracyNeedsUs

Please welcome our 2025 cohort of #ReadytoWin candidates and campaign leaders 🥳 We're looking forward to seeing how their determination and dedication will advance New American communities nationwide! (1/3)

ICYMI: @kdittmar.bsky.social joined @redwineblueusa.bsky.social‬'s national webinar “Women Are Winning (Really!): The Story the Media is Missing.” The conversation featured insights from Dittmar alongside Ghida Dagher + Dr. Shana Hardin of @newamericanld.bsky.social. Watch: youtu.be/sKoc5UmB_AU?...

We want to express our deepest gratitude to all the generous sponsors who made our 2025 #NewAmericanHeroAwards possible! 🥂 Your support powers our movement to build—and ensure—a democracy that works for all of us. 🚀 Want to empower immigrant voices? Learn how at newamericanleaders.org

ICYMI, last month we celebrated our 11th annual #NewAmericanHeroAwards where we honored the bold leadership of @annahernandezaz.bsky.social and @ruwaromman.bsky.social and spent some much-needed time in community with leaders and organizers from across the nation! 🌟

Join us this Thursday, July 17th for a virtual talk with @redwineblueusa.bsky.social! We'll break down the latest data on women in elected office across the local, state, and national levels, and what we can expect in the future. 🌟 To attend, please RSVP at secure.everyaction.com/xa9JMmVVkUGo...

Our Washington, D.C. Site Visit was smooth sailing! ⛵️💚 To close out Immigrant Heritage Month, we were joined by 15 members of our Elected Officials Network (EON) to learn and collaborate on building environmentally resilient communities! Learn about the EON at newamericanleaders.org/elected-offi...

“Superman, like the nation that created him, contains many contradictory stories, but the question that all of us always must face is: Which ones will we listen to?” Junot Díaz on the complexities of Superman's immigrant background via the @nytimes.com.

We closed out June with our #NewAmericanHeroAwards Honorees Phoenix City Councilwoman @annahernandezaz.bsky.social and Georgia State Representative @ruwaromman.bsky.social! 🥳 In these times, they remind us that New Americans have the power to step and shape the democracy our communities deserve.

“I was 6 years old when I first marched for immigrant rights in downtown Los Angeles. Marching alongside immigrant families, I learned at an early age what it meant to petition one’s government,” opines New American Leaders Board Member Christian Arana. www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

Aaaaand the 2025 #NewAmericanHeroAwards are finally here! 🎉 We’re thrilled to be honoring Georgia State Representative @ruwaromman.bsky.social and her efforts to tackle local, state and federal public policy issues. Let us know how Ruwa inspires you! ✨

Our long awaited 2025 #NewAmericanHeroAwards are here! 🌟 We’ll be honoring Phoenix City Councilwoman @annahernandezaz.bsky.social for her work and unwavering commitment to her community. Let us know how Anna inspires you! ⬇️ #DemocracyNeedsUs

This #WorldRefugeeDay & beyond, we stand with forcibly displaced people everywhere. Right now, resettlement policies are shifting, refugees’ lives are being upended as humanitarian programmes close & displacement is at an all-time high. It's time to rise up with courage & stand with refugees.

Today, we commemorate #Juneteenth ✊🏾✊🏿✊🏼This historic day is a reminder that in order to truly advance Black freedom and liberation, we must end racism and systemic oppression. Nobody is free until all of us are free!

RSVP to our AAPI National Informational Session next Tuesday, June 24th! 📣 Join us at 7:00 PM CT and learn more about our application process, what to expect, and resources available to alumni upon completion of the program. 🚀 Register at bit.ly/AAPI25InfoSession #NewAmericanLeaders

This year's #WorldRefugeeDay marks a shameful low in U.S. refugee policy—with ripple effects creating harm for displaced populations globally. Please join us for a special town hall session featuring our experts and 2025 refugee fellows. Register now! www.refugeesinternational.org/events-and-t...

Build a more inclusive democracy as one of our board members! 📢💪🏾 At @newamericanld.bsky.social and @nalactionfund.bsky.social, we’re seeking candidates who are committed to building power in immigrant and BIPOC communities. Apply by Friday, June 27th! Learn more at bit.ly/NALBoard

In solidarity and with love to our immigrant and New American family on every block, street and road of these United States 🇺🇸 🤍 #ImmigrantHeritageMonth #DemocracyNeedsImmigrants #PeopleLikeUs

Congratulations to our 2017 alumna Gina Ortiz Jones on this historic win! 💪🏾❤️ After taking office, Gina will become the first Asian American female mayor of a major city in Texas and San Antonio's first mayor from the LGBTQ community.

Happy #PrideMonth! 🏳️‍🌈❤️ This June, we celebrate the great diversity within our #NewAmericanLeaders network. We are home to over 300 bold LGBTQ+ community leaders who have made it their mission to ensure that our democracy continues to thrive! #DemocracyNeedsUs #ImmigrantHeritageMonth

“A lot of folks want to make a difference close to home. We teach them to embrace their new American identities and lived experiences,” NAL CEO Ghida Dagher told @thenewarab.bsky.social. “The most foundational of civic leadership is at the local level, where you can make the most impact."

“I never thought I would be in politics, but I continued to see all these gaps and felt the urgency to run,” said CO State Representative and 2022 alumna Elizabeth Velasco. More from the @denverpost.com about our movement to build a more inclusive democracy ⬇️ www.denverpost.com/2025/06/01/n...

Applications for 2025 Ready to Win close next Monday, June 2nd at 11:59pm ET! This immersive training program will have you ready and prepared to run for office OR lead a campaign within the next 2 years! We are the leaders our community has been waiting for 🏆 Learn more and apply at bit.ly/RTW2025

Celebrate #AAPIHeritageMonth by applying to our 2025 Ready to Lead AAPI National training! 📣 Whether you’re looking to run for office or lead your community, our trainings to hone your leadership skills while connecting with other changemakers across the country. 📝 Apply at bit.ly/NAL2025

Please rise for our 2025 Rising to Run cohort! 🌹👏🏾 We were honored to convene in Phoenix, Arizona with over 20 incredible women for our inaugural, in-person Rising to Run! We are proud to have been able to provide an empowering space for women leaders to reevaluate their next leadership steps.

Exciting news 📣⚡️We’re proud to share that our #ReadytoLead Trainings have been nominated for Best Training in Gain Power's 2025 Powerful IDEA Awards! Voting closes next Friday, May 16th! 🗳 Help us amplify our impact and ensure that our democracy thrives at powerfulidea.gainpower.org

We can’t stop thinking about our 2025 #ReadytoLead Northeast training in New York City 🗽 We’re proud to welcome 42 new inspiring and driven alumni into our network! A special thank you to our partners @pillarsfund.bsky.social for joining us as we build a democracy that truly represents all of us.

Our alumni keep us inspired! 💪🏾 Welcome to NAL’s “First 100 Days” update. Our network has been busy this year, and here’s part one of three of just some of the wins our network has achieved! #DemocracyNeedsUs #CelebrateImmigrants

Our 2024 alumna Trúc Christy Lâm-Julian reflects on how her Vietnamese identity shapes her relationships and roles in the community. As the first Vietnamese American woman on the Pinole Planning Commission, Christy’s immigrant experiences are foundational in her approach to care and leadership 🤍🌱

With #InternationalWorkersDay right around the corner, there’s a lot you can do to show up for our country! Learn more about several May Day 2025 events taking place across the country, both in-person and virtual, and build community with other folks committed to safeguarding our democracy 👇🏾

We’re pleased to announce that we've earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest charity evaluator! 🌟 This is the highest possible rating. Thank you for being part of our movement. Your trust and support helps us make a difference for New Americans nationwide! ❤️

And that’s a wrap for our 2025 Elected Site Visit in Los Angeles! 🌴 Thank you to the USC Homeless Policy Research Institute, Young People to the Front, New Economics for Women, Tierra del Sol, and the LA Eco Village for engaging us in much-needed conversations around housing and land use!

This #EarthDay, we recognize that climate justice is immigration justice 🌎💚 As the leaders our communities deserve, it’s our job to continue creating solutions that center the needs and voices of our people. A healthy democracy can pave the way to a healthier planet.

We’re thrilled to kick off our first Elected Site Visit of 2025 in Los Angeles, California! ☀️ Alongside 19 members from our Elected Officials Network, we'll hear from local leaders on how to craft effective solutions for housing and land use. Stay tuned for more highlights!

STOP SCROLLING 🛑 THIS is your sign to take a stand for our democracy! If you’re a New American looking to manage a campaign or run for office in the next 2 years, Ready to Win is the ideal program for you. RSVP to our info session next Tuesday, April 15th to learn more 👉🏽 bit.ly/RTWInfoSession25

Tickets are going FAST⚡️Don’t miss out our annual 11th #NewAmericanHeroAwards! This will be ✨THE✨night to celebrate New American power AND this year’s inspiring honorees: 🌟 @ruwaromman.bsky.social 🌟 @annahernandezaz.bsky.social Reserve your spot TODAY at bit.ly/NAHA2025

We're thrilled to welcome our next #NewAmericanHeroAwards honoree @annahernandezaz.bsky.social! 🎉 Join us in our nation's capital on June 26th as we celebrate Anna and her steadfast commitment to justice and always fighting for what's right. 🎟 Secure your tickets today at bit.ly/NAHA2025

Our 2025 #ReadytoLead Southwest cohort showed us the meaning of New American power! 💥 Thank you to all the passionate trainers, staff, and new alumni who shared their stories and insights this weekend. Your commitment is a reminder that #DemocracyNeedsUs.

“Too often, New Americans see that their communities are being left out of key conversations,” NAL CEO Ghida Dagher said. “As a refugee... there’s a sense of responsibility to carry forward this message of unity." 👉 Discover her full #ImmigrantStory, illustrated by @carnegiecorp.bsky.social!

At the start of #WomensHistoryMonth, we hosted our 2025 #ReadytoLead National Women’s Training in Georgia! 🌼 We welcomed a powerful cohort of ambitious women leading the charge for our democracy. Let’s continue fighting for the future that our communities deserve!

Congratulations to our fearless alumni Shivani Parikh, @stevenraga.bsky.social, @votejgr.bsky.social, @voteshekar.bsky.social, and @cmjuliewon.bsky.social for their recognition in @cityandstateny.bsky.social's 2025 Queens Power 100 List! 🎉🔥 #NewAmericanLeaders #DemocracyNeedsUs

We are honored to announce our first 2025 #NewAmericanHeroAwards honoree, Georgia State Representative @ruwaromman.bsky.social! 🎉 Join us June 26 as we celebrate Ruwa and the ways her leadership has inspired countless others to advcoate for our communities! 🎟 Secure your spot at bit.ly/NAHA2025

We’re EXTENDING the deadline for Rising to Run! 📰 📣 Submit your applications by Monday, March 31st at 11:59 PM ET. Rising to Run is a program designed to empower women of color and New American women who have previously run for office and lost. To learn more and apply, visit bit.ly/RTR2025