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 | |  | Dear Friends,
As we close the chapter on 2024 and welcome the promise of a new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve accomplished together. Thanks to your steadfast support, this year has been one of significant progress in advancing justice, protecting civil rights, and uplifting our communities.
From advocating for equity in our nation’s laws to empowering communities with the tools to fight discrimination, your commitment has been the cornerstone of our successes. Together, we’ve stood strong in the face of challenges, and together, we’ve made meaningful strides toward justice and inclusion.
As we look ahead to 2025, our mission remains as urgent as ever. The fight for justice is not won in a single year, but with your continued partnership, we can build on our achievements and create a future where fairness and equality prevail.
On behalf of all of us at Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, I wish you and your loved ones a happy and prosperous New Year. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey—your support inspires us to keep fighting for justice every day.
With gratitude and hope,
John C. Yang
President and Executive Director
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC |
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| Advancing Justice | AAJC in the Media
AsAm News: Sadness, yet resilience mark AAPI groups reaction to election
Style Magazine: The Blueprint for Democracy: Insights from the Ethnic Media Services Panel on the 2024 Elections
Spectrum News 1: Hirono co-introduces immigration reform bill |
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| What AAPI Vote Choices Mean for Policy Priorities in 2025 & Beyond |
|  | On December 13, 2024, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC hosted a virtual briefing in partnership with The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) to share groundbreaking insights from the 2024 American Electorate Voter Poll.
The event brought together pollsters, researchers, and community leaders to analyze how and why Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters participated in the 2024 election, with a focus on the policy priorities that will shape the future for these communities. Experts discussed voter demographics, motivations, and the critical issues influencing AAPI voter turnout, such as economic challenges, immigration, and anti-AAPI hate.
AAJC is deeply grateful to our partners at The Asian American Foundation and the esteemed pollsters and experts who joined us to unpack these insights. Together, we explored not just how AAPI voters cast their ballots but also the issues that resonated most deeply, from economic concerns like inflation to the ongoing fight against AAPI hate.
Thank you to everyone who participated and to the AAPI voters who made their voices heard. Your engagement inspires us to strive for a more inclusive democracy and equitable society. |
| 2024 American Courage Awards |
|  | 2024 ACA Honorees (Left to Right) May Tiwamangkala, Sarah Zhang, George-Axelle Broussillon Matschinga, Xiaoxing Xi, Franklin Tao, Gang Chen, and Anming Hu |
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| This October, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC hosted its annual American Courage Awards at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The event celebrated exceptional individuals, organizations, and companies who demonstrate courage and commitment to advancing the civil rights of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. This year’s honorees included: American Courage Award: Asian American Scientist Scholars, accepted by Gang Chen, Anming Hu, Franklin Tao, and Xiaoxing Xi. Bridge Builder Award: Sephora, accepted by George-Axelle Broussillon Matschinga, Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Changemaker Award: May Tiwamangkala, Advocacy Director of AZ AANHPI for Equity. Norman Y. Mineta Spirit Award: Sarah Zhang, University of North Carolina at Chapell Hill, Class of 2024.
The event was hosted by veteran journalist and Co-founder of the Very Asian Foundation Michelle Li and featured a welcome statement by John C. Yang, President and Executive Director of AAJC, and closing remarks by Kim Tran, Board Chair, AAJC.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to this year’s sponsors, whose support makes this celebration possible. Together, we honor the courage of those paving the way for a more just and inclusive society.
To learn more about the honorees and the event, visit AmericanCourageAwards.org.
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| | Empowerment Through Access: Elevating AANHPI Communities in the Digital Age |
|  | This September, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC hosted Empowerment Through Access: Elevating AANHPI Communities in the Digital Age at NCTA – The Internet & Television Association in Washington, D.C. The event celebrated the release of two groundbreaking reports highlighting the digital inequities faced by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities.
Key findings revealed that nearly half of AANHPIs lack essential computer skills, while over 50% cite affordability as a barrier to internet access. Distinguished speakers, including Congresswoman Grace Meng (NY-06) and Angela Thi Bennett from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), joined the conversation to discuss actionable solutions for achieving digital inclusion.
The event brought together advocates, community leaders, and corporate partners to champion equitable access to digital tools and resources, reinforcing that digital empowerment is a fundamental human right.
To explore the full reports and learn more, visit AdvancingJustice-AAJC.org. |
| | Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC published two complementary reports highlighting specific inequities facing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities regarding access to the internet and access to digital tools and literacy: Digital Literacy in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities and Digital Divide in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities.
Advancing Justice – AAJC’s research is among the first to focus on in-language polling using phone surveying to offer new insights about the experiences of digital access in AANHPI communities that similar studies have previously obscured. The reports unpack the reality of what digital literacy and broadband access looks like for many in the AANHPI community and reveal that there is work to be done to improve digital access and literacy in these communities.
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