South Asian American community leaders joined a diverse group of representatives from the Pan Asian Voter Empowerment (PAVE) Coalition for an Illinois Asian American Legislative Caucus meeting this past week at the Sikh Resource Society (SRS) in Palatine. The legislators in attendance at the bipartisan caucus meeting included Senator Daniel Biss, Representative Elaine Nekritz, Representative… Read more »
Month: March 2016
Election 2016: Asian Americans push for seat at the table as candidates
CONTACT: Brandon Lee Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago blee@advancingjustice-chicago.org 773-271-0899 x200 ASIAN AMERICANS PUSH FOR SEAT AT THE TABLE AS CANDIDATES Asian Americans are making their voices heard at the ballot box, and demanding a seat at the table as elected officials. For the March 15 primary election, the Asian American community of Illinois… Read more »
Election 2016: South Asian Americans Turn Out to Vote in Northwest Suburbs
CONTACT: Brandon Lee Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago blee@advancingjustice-chicago.org 773-271-0899 x200 SOUTH ASIAN AMERICANS TURN OUT TO VOTE IN NORTHWEST SUBURBS South Asians make a difference in the 2nd largest Asian American Congressional district in Illinois For the March 15th Illinois Primary Elections, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago and South Asian American… Read more »
Election 2016: Increased Accessibility Drives Asian Americans to Polls
CONTACT: Brandon Lee Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago blee@advancingjustice-chicago.org 773-271-0899 x200 INCREASED ACCESSIBILITY DRIVES ASIAN AMERICANS TO POLLS However, inconsistencies threaten future participation if not corrected Asian American voters turned out in large numbers for the March 15 Illinois Primary Election, as evidenced by longer lines at poll sites, and increased need for bilingual… Read more »