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09.13.2023
We’re Hiring! Development Manager
BACKGROUND AND MISSION Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago builds power through collective advocacy and organizing to achieve racial equity. For 31 years, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago has worked to bring together the Asian American community and create change in our communities. We are deeply committed to grassroots community organizing and we invest… Read more »
Read More09.08.2023
Erase The Gang Database Coalition Celebrates First Major Public Safety Victory Under Johnson Administration
Below is a statement from the Erase the Gang Database Coalition: “After a years-long campaign, the Erase the Gang Database coalition celebrates yesterday’s vote by Chicago’s Community Commission on Public Safety and Accountability to erase the city’s racist and ineffective gang database. This moment was years in the making after Chicagoans across the city made… Read more »
Read More08.16.2023
NOW HIRING! Community Organizer
BACKGROUND AND MISSION Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago builds power through collective advocacy and organizing to achieve racial equity. For 30 years, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago (“Advancing Justice | Chicago”) has worked to bring together the Asian American community and create change in our communities. We are deeply committed to grassroots community… Read more »
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