Find out what's on our DNC Convention radar:
Historic VP pick, star-studded AAPI event, a bluer Texas, and more!
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Senator Kamala Harris (kuh-muh-luh) of California made history this week, as the first Black and first Asian American woman to put her name on a major party presidential ticket.
Harris, the daughter of Jamaican and Indian immigrants, brings to the ticket a long history in public service, strong focus on economic justice issues, and the tenacity to defeat Donald Trump. The Biden campaign saw a lot of pressure to pick a woman of color, including from AAAFund. She is undoubtedly staring down a grueling campaign tinged by racist and sexist tropes, but Senator Kamala Harris represents the future of the party and we're beyond excited.
See our public statement on this historic moment here.
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THIS SUNDAY: Join us for some pre-DNCC AAPI Fun!
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SUNDAY 8/16 Join AAAFund Board Member and DNC AAPI Caucus Chair Bel Leong-Hong for this charity event filled with amazing speakers! All funds raised will go straight to Milwaukee-based charities. RSVP here.
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AAAFund endorses record number of Texas candidates
Democrats have hoped for a blue wave in Texas for ages, and this year, we're looking stronger than ever. Here's why:
- We're running an incredible slate of candidates, including AAAFund endorsees, Gina Ortiz-Jones, Sri Preston Kulkarni, Sima Ladjevardian, and newly endorsed Lulu Seikaly and Donna Imam
- Texas Democratic House campaigns have out-raised their GOP counterparts for the first time in years
- The state GOP is facing internal turmoil and a botched COVID-19 response from Governor Greg Abbott
- Turnout in the Democratic runoff elections this year doubled the turnout in 2018, which shows the party's strength for November
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Meet our newest endorsees!
Employment lawyer Lulu Seikaly and computer engineer Donna Imam join the ranks of AAAFund's Texas endorsees.
Lulu Seikaly is running in Texas's 3rd Congressional District, an area with a rapidly diversifying, young population. The daughter of Lebanese immigrants who fled civil war, Lulu became a lawyer and worked to keep bad cops off the streets.
Donna Imam is running in Texas's 31st Congressional District, where a strong Democratic operation has been growing. She's focusing on climate change and healthcare and touts leadership experience in non-profit education.
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ICYMI: We've been all in for Sara Gideon, who is challenging Senator Susan Collins! In addition to endorsing her candidacy and maxing out on donations, we're co-hosting a fundraiser for Sara on September 1. Don't miss it!
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Before you go...
Mark your calendars for our DNCC Young Professionals social event! Connect with us on Wednesday, 8/19 at 7 pm ET, and bring your friends! And make sure to follow us on social to get our convention updates.
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We're closing in on November fast and there's still so much work to do. Our commitment to electing progressive AAPIs all across the country is stronger than ever, with this impressive slate of endorsees. Please consider supporting our work!
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