Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago builds power through collective advocacy and organizing to achieve racial equity.

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We equip community members with strategies to combat anti-Asian hate and harassment.

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We connect across communities through our leadership in coalitions at the city, state, and national levels.

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We grow power and mobilize for racial equity year round through our civic engagement efforts.

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12.21.2021

JOB POSTING: Director of Organizing

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago is searching for a Director of Organizing to join our team in early 2022. This position presents a unique opportunity for a strategic, dynamic, and thoughtful leader to advance this organization’s commitment to building power through base building, grassroots leadership development, and issue-based campaigns.

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12.15.2021

Statement on the Tragic Loss of Suraj Mahadeva

We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of another member of the Asian American community, Suraj Mahadeva, who was a victim of gun violence in Palmer Square over the weekend.

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12.14.2021

Chicago Immigrant Youth to Walk Out to Demand Senator Durbin Deliver a Pathway to Citizenship in BBB

A city-wide student walkout followed by a rally where HANA Center’s FYSH youth leadership council members and their peers will speak out to demand Senator Durbin deliver a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants this year. 

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From 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