Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago builds power through collective advocacy and organizing to achieve racial equity.
We develop grassroots leaders through our base-building programs: KINETIC, I Speak Power, and A Just Chi.
We connect across communities through our leadership in coalitions at the city, state, and national levels.
We grow power and mobilize for racial equity year round through our civic engagement efforts.
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02.25.2021
Board Spotlight: Mark Anthony Florido
Board director Mark Anthony Florido shares why he is passionate about achieving racial equity for all
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Welcoming City Ordinance is a win by-and-for our communities
Our five year effort to amend the Welcoming City Ordinance was a campaign of humanity – one that recognized that no matter someone’s history, layering deportation on top of an already flawed and racist criminal justice system is a discriminatory and wrong. These amendments illustrate that police accountability is possible and necessary, and we have an opportunity to build upon this important victory.
Read More02.21.2021
JOB POSTING: Community Organizer
We are seeking an individual to fill the I Speak Power (ISP) Community Organizer position to be primarily responsible for building a powerful base of adult English language learners in the South Asian community. The Organizer will incorporate civic education and organizing training into regular workshops for adults with moderate to advanced English comprehension in order to build deep individual relationships and cultivate grassroots leaders.
Read MoreFrom Our Leaders
"I’ve really enjoyed being with Advancing Justice | Chicago because it’s a group that wants to change things … It’s really good to be able to be in community and organize and fight for each other."
— Tia, A Just Chi leader