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History was made in Colorado Springs this week! On Tuesday, Yemi Mobolade, a Nigerian immigrant, won his runoff election to become Colorado Springs’ first Black mayor! This is not just a personal win for Mobolade, but also one for New American communities in the city, state, and beyond—as well as a reminder that voters are, as Mobolade put it, “hungry for a new type of leadership.” As we come up on Immigrant Heritage Month, let’s carry this spirit into June, celebrating the diverse voices that fuel our movement and our democracy.

 

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Last week, Title 42—a Trump administration policy that weaponized the COVID-19 pandemic to authorize the expulsion of migrants from the United States—officially expired. Despite the anti-immigrant rhetoric perpetuated by some elected officials and media outlets telling people that the country would be dealing with a crisis, in reality, there has actually been an overall decrease in the number of border crossings since Title 42’s expiration. Instead of fabricating a crisis, we’d like to see our elected officials focus on real solutions that build a fair and humane immigration system.

 

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A program designed to support AAPI-serving organizations, by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders? 👀 Tell us more!

Apply to the Gold Futures Challenge by June 15th or nominate an organization you admire. For more info, go here

 

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Did you hear the news? We just announced two more inspiring figures as our 2023 New American Hero awardees: U.S. Congresswoman Grace Meng and Portland, Maine City Councilor Pious Ali! We’re honoring these remarkable leaders on June 22nd in Washington, D.C., and we couldn't be more excited to share their stories with you.

Congresswoman Grace Meng, a true champion for New Americans, made history by becoming the first Asian American ever elected to Congress in New York. She has dedicated her tenure in Congress to advocate for New American communities and communities of color, reintroducing the New Deal for New Americans Act and passing the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act to combat anti-Asian hate. Congresswoman Meng's tireless efforts reflect the spirit of a true New American Hero, and we can't wait to celebrate her at our New American Hero Awards party.

In addition, we will be honoring Portland City Councilor Pious Ali, an inspiring beacon for Maine's New American communities. As the longest-serving city councilmember and the first-ever African-born Muslim American elected in Maine, Councilor Ali has tirelessly worked to foster immigrant leaders across the state and throughout the Northeast. His commitment to building New American power epitomizes what it means to be a New American Hero.

Don’t miss this chance to honor our inspiring New American Heroes, network, brainstorm, and celebrate our shared progress and our shared future. RSVP today to join us in honoring these incredible leaders at our New American Hero Awards on Thursday, June 22nd in Washington, D.C.!


As a member of the New American Leaders family, we know you understand the power diverse voices have in shaping our democracy.

That's why we're inviting you to join us at our 10th annual Power & Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. on June 22-23, where you'll have the chance to collaborate with thought leaders, policymakers, and changemakers from across the country!

🌟 Here’s what to expect at the Summit: 🌟

  • Two days of immersive workshops and panel discussions in the heart of our nation's capital.
  • The chance to engage with New American elected officials, organizers, and advocates just like you.
  • Sessions designed to dive deep into legislative and organizing challenges, opportunities, and best practices.
  • Opportunities to discover how we can work together to create the change our communities need and deserve.

As a bonus, travel stipends and hotel accommodations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't wait—secure your spot today!

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