The number of LGBTQ Asian American and Pacific Islander political candidates has doubled. They share some reasons why.
Since 2018, the number of LGBTQ Asians running for office has more than doubled. This year, that group is bigger than ever.
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Request for Proposals – Immigrant Rights Workshops (IRW) in Hard-to-Reach Immigrant Communities
The NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA), with the assistance of the Research Foundation of CUNY (RFCUNY), seeks proposals for our Immigrant Rights Workshops program. The Fiscal Year 2023 project will include contracts for up to 19 nonprofit organizations.
Job Op – Executive Director (Hester Street)
Founded in 2002, Hester Street has spent over 19 years working alongside our partners and their constituencies to maximize long-term community benefit through transformational, inclusive, innovative, community-driven processes that develop skills, build power and strengthen community resilience.
Queens lawmakers condemn vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi statue at beloved Hindu temple in South Richmond Hill
Queens lawmakers joined several community leaders outside of the Shri Tulsi Mandir in South Richmond Hill on Tuesday, Aug. 9, to denounce a suspected hate crime incident that recently occurred at the beloved Hindu temple.
Asian Advocates, Elected Officials Call on Redistricting Commission to Redo City Council Map
Last month, the New York City Districting Commission released a preliminary map of new City Council district lines, redrawing boundaries across the city based on population changes enumerated in the 2020 Census. Uproar quickly ensued over several of the major changes in the draft maps for the 51 City Council districts across the five boroughs.
APA Voice and Partner Organizations Host Nonpartisan Forum for NY’s 10th Congressional District
The nonpartisan event was put together with the support and collaboration of local partners and saw the participation of seven leading candidates as they addressed audience members, and answered questions regarding their views on issues that impact the communities they hope to represent.