Over 20 GA orgs representing different communities, issues, and racial justice movements have come together to call on GA leaders to take action to protect immigrant communities across our state and nationally. View our full press release at bit.ly/ga_against_ice

On this day four years ago, eight precious lives were senselessly cut short by a shooter at an Atlanta spa. Of those eight victims, six of them were Asian women. We remember the victims and hold their families' and friends' in our thoughts today.

🌟 Welcoming Our New Executive Director! 🌟 The Asian American Advocacy Fund is proud to announce Ashna Khanna as our next Executive Director, starting March 2025. 🎉 Join us in celebrating Ashna and the future of AAAF! 📎 Learn more about Ashna and read our press release: bit.ly/aaafed2025

As an experienced, dedicated, and thoughtful leader, Erick Allen is the right choice to help shape a better Cobb! If you live in Cobb County Commissioner District 2, make sure you go out and vote ⎯ Early voting ends on March 8. 🗳️

If you're a local AAPI artist or art enthusiast seeking community, support, and resources, we invite you to join us fr our quarterly artist socials! 🎨 Over delicious bites, we aim to cultivate a sense of belonging for AAPI artists in Metro Atlanta during these socials [1/2]

Remember to make your voice heard in the Cobb County Special Primary Election Runoff, early voting is from March 3-7! Every vote counts, and your participation shapes our community's future. Don't forget to get out and vote! 🗳️

Wishing peace, love, and blessings to those observing this Ramadan. Let's spread kindness and support for one another 🌙✨

🏠 The Time to Act is NOW! Rent is too high, and wages are too low. Demand change by emailing your legislators to support SB 106 + HB 299 to lift Georgia's rent control ban. Take action: bit.ly/supportrentcontrolga.

Let's talk Housing Justice! 🏠 Join us for an important conversation on the future of housing in Metro Atlanta. We’ll dive into key issues like gentrification, the fight for rent control, and how we can push for meaningful change in the 2025 legislative session. 🗣️ RSVP at bit.ly/aaafrentcontrolcc

Rent control is crucial in the fight for affordable housing; our communities must stand together for our homes and our futures so that everyone in GA can thrive. 🏠✨ [1/2]

As we reflect on love and community, we honor the experiences of our immigrant families- stories filled with resilience, sacrifice, rich traditions, and unyielding aspirations.

We come from unique histories yet shared struggles + that's what unites us--our experiences. Our shared fight for freedom, justice + equality transcends boundaries. When we support each other, we can create a future where freedom, dignity + equality are a reality for all.✊❤️ Poem by kacidiane.com

Thank you to all who came out to make Asian American Advocacy Day a success! Your dedication and passion are driving real change for our communities. Together, we stand stronger, louder, and united in our fight for equality and justice. ✊🏽 ❤️ #AAAD2025 #AsianAAAF @aaaj-atlanta.bsky.social

On behalf of Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta and the Asian American Advocacy Fund, thank you to everyone who joined us last week for 2025 Asian American Advocacy Day! Here's a brief photo recap of the day! To see all the photos, please visit: bit.ly/aaad25photos.

Cobb County residents, make your voice heard tomorrow - Get out and vote! 🗳️ Every vote matters, so make sure you're part of the change. For more Special Election info, visit https://buff.ly/4gA9Frr

Call all Atlanta-area Artists! 🎨 We're answering your FAQs with an Artist-in-Residence (AIR) info session on Mon., Feb. 10 at 6pm. Don't delay - the deadline for applications to be the AIR is Thu., Feb. 13! 💫 To join the Info Session: buff.ly/414kgGl To apply for AIR: buff.ly/3WQQmmE

TOMORROW is the day! 🚨 Join us at the Loudermilk Conference Center for our annual Asian American Advocacy Day as we unite community members, advocates + policymakers to push for the change we deserve. Here are a few things to know so you're prepared for the day. We can't wait to see y'all tomorrow!

Early voting has officially begun for the Special Primary Election in Cobb County for BOC Districts 2 and 4. 🗳️ Make your voice heard and vote early! Head to your local polling place and cast your ballot today.

Happy Black History Month, where we stand together to honor the achievements + resilience of Black communities. We recognize that our histories are linked and commit to amplifying voices of justice, equity, + empowerment for all. Let's continue building a future where everyone's history is uplifted.

Erick Allen is the son of a pastor and a teacher and is a lifelong volunteer. The More You Know, the More You're Gonna Want to Vote for Erick Allen for Cobb County Commissioner! Expanding on these 5 fun facts we mentioned, Allen wants to:

Calling all Atlanta-based artists! ✨ We're accepting applications for our 2025 Artist-in-Residence program! 🎉 We're seeking a dynamic artist to create works that uplift how our communities are impacted by issues such as economic and housing justice, health care, immigrant rights, and more.

Wishing you a prosperous and joyful New Year with this moving poem by Gina Yu (https://ginajyu.com/). 🧧 🌟 As we step into a new chapter, let's embrace the journey of transformation and growth! May this year bring opportunities to reflect, renew, and reconnect with the strength of our roots.

Get ready to lace up those sneakers! 👟 Here's a helpful video to prepare for the journey to the GA State Capitol Building on #AAAdvocacyDay. We can't wait to see you there! 📣 Register now: bit.ly/aaad2025

Wondering what to expect from #AAAdvocacyDay this year? Jennifer from @aaaj-atlanta.bsky.social talks us through a brief overview of what it'll look like! 📣 If you're looking to engage with your legislator and develop your advocacy skills, register today at buff.ly/3Wr23QS.

Whether you have extensive advocacy experience or none. Advocacy Day is a chance for all to learn and engage with legislators 🙌 Join us on Feb. 4 to deepen your engagement in advancing the rights of our communities. Register at buff.ly/3Wr23QS #AsianAAF

Cobb County, there's a Special Election coming your way on Feb. 11! 📣 The AAAF is excited to endorse Erick Allen for the Cobb Board of Commissioners, District 2, in the Special Primary Elections. For more information about why we endorsed Erick, visit bit.ly/aaafericallen

Asian American Advocacy Day is just two weeks away, on Feb. 4! Don't miss this chance to interact with policymakers and champion causes that matter to you, your families, and our communities. Register now at buff.ly/3Wr23QS #AsianAAF

🤔 This feels like a good time to start re-engaging on here.

Join us on 5/19 at the Shorty Howell Park Pavilion in Duluth, GA as we canvass for our endorsed candidate for Gwinnett BOE District 3, Shana B. White. The day will kick off @ 10AM w/ breakfast and a brief training before we head out till 3PM at the latest. To join us, RSVP at bit.ly/aaafcanvassing

Ahead of the elections for the Gwinnett Co. (GA) Board of Education, the AAAF IC and GA Youth Justice Coalition Action are hosting a community town hall on May 16 from 6:30-8 PM to discuss our endorsed candidates for the Gwinnett BOE. Please RSVP for the townhall at bit.ly/aaaftownhall

Happy APAHM! ✨ This year, we're thrilled to partner w/ the National Center for Civil and Human Rights! Beginning next week, artwork from "Threads of Justice" will pop up on the 2nd Floor of NCCHR. To kick off the exhibit, we invite you to join us for the opening reception on May 11 from 1 to 3 PM.

As we continue to celebrate Asian American women during Women's History Month, we're highlighting the work of Linda Sarsour. Formerly the ED of the Arab American Association of NY, Linda is an influential political activist... [Follow the link to read more] www.instagram.com/p/C4inPEXJs-E/

Today, we remember Delaina Ashley Yaun, Paul Andre Michels, Xiaojie Tan, Daoyou Feng, Soon Chung Park, Hyun Jung Grant, Suncha Kim, and Yong Ae Yue, whose lives were cut short due to senseless gun violence based on racial discrimination and gender-based objectification.

We're now accepting applications for the GA 2024 General Primary Election. Engaging in the endorsement process allows our communities to contribute to shaping the political landscape. Apply by 15 March 2024 at asianamericanadvocacyfund.org/endorsement-application

Ramadan Mubarak to those celebrating! Take a moment to recenter yourself this Ramadan; we hope you have a blessed month. 🌙 🙏

This year's Crossover Day in GA has brought some wins and some continued battles! While some bills never made it to the floor of either chamber, some harmful bills did cross over, namely SB 420 and HB 1105. #gapol #crossoverday #GAlegislature #GAGeneralAssembly

Happy Women's History Month! Throughout March, we'll be featuring historical Asian women and today, we're featuring Herlinda Wong Chew. #WomensHistoryMonth #womenempoweringwomen #herstorymatters www.instagram.com/p/C3_NSoirOH...

Today is Crossover Day at the Georgia General Assembly! Here's a few items that we're keeping an eye out for www.instagram.com/p/C37124pMvg...

To close out Black History Month, Atlanta-based creative Jonny Warren (he/him) sat down with the AAAF and graciously shared about his life and his art. (1/5)

Join us at the GA Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival on 3/2 at 10 AM. We're attending the Moral March to advocate against policies that do not help poor and low-income people in GA. RSVP at tinyurl.com/rmed63aw

Last week, GA's Asian Americans gathered at the capitol for the 11th Asian American Advocacy Day! Community members came together to learn about lobbying and issues concerning our communities. We asked participants, "Why is being today important to you?" www.instagram.com/reel/C3nFClr...

社區晚宴，抗議反亞裔和反移民立法 我們正在舉辦一次社區晚宴，知會可能受到喬治亞州和眾議院議事廳的法案（SB 420 和 HB 1093）影響的人士，這些法案可能會威脅到財產的購買、租賃和擁有權。該法案針對的是來自中國的人，然而，許多其他移民群體也可能受到影響，例如來自香港、朝鮮、伊朗、古巴、俄羅斯和委內瑞拉的移民群體。這可能會導致對人們外貌的歧視，無論他們是中國人還是擁有美國公民身份。 請來了解這些法案，以及我們作為一個社區如何參與其中，阻止這些種族主義和歧視性立法。來自亞太裔法律核心小組的一些立法者將出席，並可以解答您可能有的任何問題。這是一個非常重要的問題，讓立法者知道你的參與至關重要

Georgia's Asian American organizations are hosting a community dinner to inform and engage impacted individuals on bills in the Georgia General Assembly (SB 420 and HB 1093) that could threaten the ownership, purchase, and lease of property. [1/3]

ONE MORE WEEK! We're still accepting apps for our 2024 Artist-in-Resident! We're seeking an artist w/ a passion for advocacy + experience w/ digital illustration + graphic design. Interested? Then, be sure to submit all materials by Feb. 23 to be considered. Visit ArtivismLab.org to learn more.

Happy Valentine's Day from the AAAF to you! We love being able to inform, advocate for, and support our community. 💘 Share these Valentines with your loved ones!

🚨 Georgia, we need your help! Urgent Action Alert! 🚨 The Georgia House is considering a discriminatory bill, HB 1093, which targets immigrants, violates the Fair Housing Act, and fuels xenophobia. Help defeat this harmful bill by packing the House hearing Wed., Feb. 14 @ 9:30 AM. [1/2]

GRWM: Advocacy Day Edition || Follow along as AAAF staffer Hufsa tours The Freight Depot and Georgia Capitol Building ahead of this year's Asian American Advocacy Day on Feb. 15! Register now at bit.ly/aaad2024 www.instagram.com/reel/C22luq_...

Every year, Lunar New Year is observed across Asia and globally by over two billion people. 🧧 The festivities surrounding this holiday celebrate the upcoming year while honoring the past and those who came before us. [1/2]

Mark your calendars! Asian American Advocacy Day is on Feb. 15 from 9 AM to 1 PM. The AAAF x Advancing Justice - Atlanta invites you as we help to build relationships among AANHPIs, GA's elected officials, and other policy stakeholders. Register today at bit.ly/aaad2024