New American Leaders

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Faith

Exciting news! The New Deal for New Americans Act has been reintroduced in Congress! This groundbreaking legislation—sponsored by U.S. Senator Ed Markey and Representatives Grace Meng, Pramila Jayapal, and Jesús “Chuy” García—is a game-changer for immigrants and refugees, promoting inclusion, economic growth, and civic engagement.

Some highlights of the bill include: Establishing a national Office of New Americans, reducing barriers to naturalization, protecting fee waivers and expanding reduced fee applications, promoting civic engagement through automatic voter registration of newly naturalized individuals, and increasing the refugee admissions level to 125,000 per fiscal year.

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Woke

Did you know that there are more committee chairmen named Mike than women committee leaders in Congress? Despite making up 29% of today’s Congress, women have only 17% of committee leadership positions (both chairs and ranking members).

This Women’s History Month, let's strive for more balanced representation and empower more New American women and women of color to lead. At NAL, we're committed to supporting and equipping these trailblazers as they break barriers and change the face of leadership at all levels of government.

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Action

Politicians around the country are scheming to take learning opportunities away from children and their parents with bills like H.R. 5, the “Parents Bill of Rights.”

But here's what they don't know: We are the majority, and 80% of parents want to protect students' access to diverse books and information and their ability to think for themselves. It’s our responsibility to ensure kids of color and LGBTQ+ kids feel welcome in classrooms, and we have an opportunity to do that now.

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NAL News
And Updates

🚨 LAST CALL to apply to take our Ready to Lead: AAPI Rising training in the Washington, D.C. area on April 28-30! 🚨

This unique training program is designed specifically for Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders who are eager to make a difference in their communities, challenge the status quo, and change the face of leadership.

During this powerful weekend, participants will:

Own their authentic story and leadership skills 🎤
Address anti-Asian hate ❌
Amplify their voice and grow their power 💪
Transform our democracy for a more inclusive and equitable America 🇺🇸

Don't miss this great opportunity to connect with fellow AAPI community leaders and gain valuable skills that will propel you to new heights in your leadership journey. Learn more and apply by THIS MONDAY, March 27 at 11:59 p.m. ET!

Today, we're beyond excited to be kicking off our Ready to Lead: National Women's Training in Phoenix, Arizona! 🌵🚀

Don't forget to follow the action on Twitter using the hashtag #ReadyToLead, and let's celebrate the incredible women—such as our 2022 National Women’s Training cohort, pictured below—who are changing the game in U.S. politics!

Last month, we joined the Johnson Family Foundation to launch the Johnson Justice Fellowship! This two-year, fully paid fellowship is a great opportunity for New Yorkers passionate about public service—people like YOU—to take the next step in your professional journey and create a more inclusive country.

Interested? Then submit your application today ahead of the March 31st deadline!

Today, we’re closing out the newsletter with a quote from Anterjot Singh Bains, one of our newest alums from our Ready to Lead: Midwest training last month:

“I learned how the uniqueness of my life’s experiences—being a Sikh, being a Punjabi, having studied in Canada, moved to the United States and calling it home now, can contribute towards me bringing a positive change in the communities I live in and the people I interact with.

I highly recommend the Ready to Lead training by New American Leaders.”

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