Come enjoy an incredible night full of fantastic films with the Asian American Advocacy Fund (AAAF)! We are presenting an exciting assortment of short films demonstrating various themes within the AAPI community! At the event, we'll also be sharing information about local progressive candidates who are dedicated to advocating for our AAPI communities.

MAC Fellows Karina Teichert and Lena Song are hosting a teach-in and collaborative zine-making workshop exploring the history of Sinophobia, and its impacts on AAPI activism and our communities. Join them for teaching, togetherness and tasty treats on Sunday, November 3rd!

Click here for more workshop information and registration.

Canvassing is another word for amplifying community voices through talking directly with folks. This work is especially impactful for disenfranchised voters, or communities facing voter suppression, as it connects them with necessary electoral resources! Be the catalyst for the change you want to see in the world!

Join our MAC fellows for a canvassing event from 10am-2pm! We will be canvassing for the transit referendum and local candidates in Gwinnett or Cobb County. Food and t-shirts will be provided!

On the day of, we will also provide all necessary training for volunteers.

Register to canvass with us!

Our MAC Fellow is organizing a banned books reading event on November 2nd at 5 PM in Smyrna for community members, parents, children and friends to come together, engage in conversations, and learn more about the Cobb School Board candidates that support inclusive education!

Click here to register for “Banned Books and Boba!”

Our MAC fellow is hosting a community gathering for first and second-generation Asian Americans to learn more about how to advocate around the unique challenges faced by our immigrant communities & vote for local candidates who support access to health care, racial justice and civil rights!

You are invited to share your thoughts and experience with a policy leader to develop effective caregiving and healthcare policies for the 55+ Asian American immigrant population.

Join us on Friday, November 1st, 5pm-6pm at AAAF Community Space

Reserve your spot here.

 Are you familiar with the Transit Referendum that will appear on the ballots of Gwinnett & Cobb County residents this election? Come learn more about what this referendum is, what it means for you and your community, and what impact it will ultimately have. We will be collaborating with other organizations to expand the conversation, so come with any questions you may have and we’ll do our best to find the answers you need!

We will be offering Korean and Spanish translation.

Admission is free. Childcare and food will be provided.

Click here to RSVP

This month, AAAF will be hosting our quarterly membership meeting at our office in Norcross on October 10 at 6:30pm! Dinner will be served.

We’re excited to gather and touch base with everyone for all the exciting events and opportunities we’ve got going on. We'll be discussing the Gwinnett Transit Referendum and how we can organize around it. If we haven't seen you in a while, be sure to come say hi and register so we count you in for food! 

Register here to join us.

AAAF is hosting an inclusive family story-time hour, “That Looks Like Me!” on Saturday, September 28 to close out Banned Books Week! 📚

Authors and illustrators Shelly Anand, Maya Lawrence, Sarah Duff, Leah Abucayan and Nicole Kang will be reading their books to little ones and families at 2nd & Charles bookstore.

The featured books are:
“I love my body because”
“Do you love the dark?”
“I look like me!”
“Pamilya”
“Bina's Harvest”

RSVP at bit.ly/aaafstorytime

Join us for our July Membership Meeting! We are so excited to meet with our members while enjoying some delicious dinner 🍲

This event is for members only, so remember to check your inbox or message us for the RSVP link and we look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for our May 19th Canvassing Day! We'll go door-to-door to connect with residents, sharing information about the May 21st Primary Elections, as well as our endorsed candidate for Gwinnett School Board District 3: Shana V. White.

Starting the day at Shorty Howell Park, we'll gather for breakfast. After a canvass training session, we'll pair you up with a partner and provide all the necessary materials. We'll be canvassing from 10am-3pm, then regroup to celebrate everyone’s hard work!

Register at bit.ly/aaafcanvassing

In anticipation of Gwinnett County’s school board elections, we are hosting a community town hall in partnership with Georgia Youth Justice Coalition Action. 📚

We invite you to join us in conversation on Thursday, May 16 from 6:30-8:00 PM at Crystal Banquet Hall in Duluth. Attendees will learn why our endorsed candidates are the best choice for our communities. We want Greatness for Gwinnett Students! ✨

There will be food catered by Asma’s Cuisine.

Register for the town hall at bit.ly/aaaftownhall

In partnership with Asian Americans Advancing Justice -Atlanta, AREAA Atlanta, and Georgia AAPI Hub, we are hosting a community dinner to inform and engage impacted individuals on bills in the Georgia State and House chambers (SB 420 and HB 1093) that could threaten the ownership, purchase, and lease of property. The bills target people from China, however, many other immigrant groups could be impacted as well. These bills could result in discrimination against people for how they look, regardless of whether they are Chinese or have U.S. citizenship.

Join us for dinner as we learn how we can come together as a community to stop these discriminatory legislations. Lawmakers from the AAPI Law Caucus will attend and can help answer any questions you may have. This is a very important issue, and it is crucial that lawmakers know you are engaged!

Where: Canton House, 4825 Buford Highway NE, Chamblee, Georgia, 30341

When: Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

RSVP: bit.ly/0220communitydinner

社區晚宴，抗議反亞裔和反移民立法

我們正在舉辦一次社區晚宴，知會可能受到喬治亞州和眾議院議事廳的法案（SB 420 和 HB 1093）影響的人士，這些法案可能會威脅到財產的購買、租賃和擁有權。該法案針對的是來自中國的人，然而，許多其他移民群體也可能受到影響，例如來自香港、朝鮮、伊朗、古巴、俄羅斯和委內瑞拉的移民群體。這可能會導致對人們外貌的歧視，無論他們是中國人還是擁有美國公民身份。

請來了解這些法案，以及我們作為一個社區如何參與其中，阻止這些種族主義和歧視性立法。來自亞太裔法律核心小組的一些立法者將出席，並可以解答您可能有的任何問題。這是一個非常重要的問題，讓立法者知道你的參與至關重要！

地點： 富麗華, 4825 Buford Highway NE, Chamblee, Georgia, 30341

時間： 2024 年 2 月 20 日星期二，下午 6:00 至晚上 8:00

Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta and the Asian American Advocacy Fund are proud to announce Asian American Advocacy Day will be taking place on February 15, 2024 at the Freight Depot, Atlanta GA. Asian American Advocacy Day is designed to be a relationship building opportunity among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs), Georgia’s elected officials, and other policy stakeholders. 

All are welcome to join, regardless of advocacy experience. This event is also inclusive of students/student groups, and individuals of all immigration statuses. Asian American Advocacy Day will equip participants with the skills and resources they need to engage with legislators about the issues that affect their communities most.

Everyone entering the Georgia State Capitol building will be required to show a photo ID; everyone is welcome to join regardless of whether you have concerns about an appropriate form of identification. 

Let's come together and advocate for positive and lasting change! Register HERE to secure your spot.

The Asian American Advocacy Fund is excited to announce our 2023 fundraiser, Labor of Love, will be on Sunday, November 5! Join us for an afternoon full of dumplings, activities, and giveaways!

This event is open to all ages. Tickets are now available.

SPONSORS

Join us for our opening reception and launch party for our upcoming group art exhibit, Threads of Justice!
We asked twelve of Atlanta's Asian American artists to envision an equitable future for our communities while honoring the past and the present. Their works speak on cultural and ethnic identity while exploring themes of labor, environmentalism, and racial solidarity.

This event is free and open to the public. RSVP for the event here.

Threads of Justice is available for view through October 23.

MEMBERS ONLY

AAAF Members gathered at Man Chun Hong to enjoy a delicious dinner in support of We Love Buford Highway's Restaurant Month.

As a member, you get exclusive access to our social and cultural events, volunteer opportunities, and the chance to deepen your civic engagement within the community.

The Asian American Advocacy Fund and Cop City Vote will be hosting a Day of Action to #StopCopCity. Help us meet the goal of gathering 70k petition signatures to put the project on the ballot this November!

Following our 7/29 Stop Cop City Day of Action, there will be a social for those who volunteered to canvass with us.

Sign up for our 7/29 Day of Action.

The Asian American Advocacy Fund is excited to host Labor of Love: AAPI Makers Market, on Saturday, May 13 from 2 PM - 5:30 PM at Parson’s Alley in Downtown Duluth.

The market includes over 20 of Georgia’s finest AAPI makers of all kinds - art, jewelry, coffee, you name it! Kick off Mother’s Day weekend with us and grab unique and meaningful gifts for you and your loved ones!

This event is free and open to the public. Reserve your ticket HERE.

Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta and Asian American Advocacy Fund invites you as we help to build relationship among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islands (AANHPI’s), Georgia’s elected officials, and other policy stakeholders.

This unique opportunity brings diverse Asian American immigrant and refugee community members together to talk with state policymakers about the issues that affect their communities most.

Sign up here.

Join us for Election Night Watch Party as we tune in for midterm election results. There will be food, drinks, and great company!

This event is free and open to the public.

Click to RSVP here.

On this Election Day, we’re popping up in Decatur with live performances, dogs, and food! There will be drumming, drumming, and more! We’ll be reminding folks to vote for Stacey Abrams.

This event is free and open to the public. Stop by and say hello!

📞 Join us in calling voters to Get Out The Vote on Election Day before the polls close!

Drop in any time between the hours 8 AM - 7 PM.

To volunteer, sign up HERE.

Join us to call AAPI voters & GOTV for Stacey Abrams and Raphael Warnock!

To sign up , click here!