The NAL Team · [email protected]

January 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Resistance Roundup 01/24: Creating a more inclusive democracy starts with you

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us What's New in New American Leadership? New American Leaders and Vote Mama have come together to release collaborative research about the growing presence of “New American Mamas” in state legislatures! “Ne…

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  Anne Flomenhaft · [email protected]

January 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM

EXTENDED deadline for our 2025 National Women’s Training! 🚨

New American Leaders Apply by next Wednesday 01/29 Hey John,  We’re EXTENDING the deadline for our National Women’s Training! 📣 Submit your applications by Wednesday, January 29th at 11:59 PM ET. Whether you’re ready to run for office or just looking to enhance your leadership ski…

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  José Galarza · [email protected]

January 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM

What’s happening in New York City in April? 

New American Leaders Apply to Ready to Lead Northeast!  Dear John, As 2025 unfolds, we know that New Americans remain undaunted in the fight to build a democracy that works for all of us. We also know that you are the leader our communities have been waiting for. With your courage,…

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  Ghida Dagher · [email protected]

January 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Channel Those Feelings Into Action

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Dear John, You may be feeling a mix of emotions today - concern, uncertainty, even determination among them. We're feeling them, too. A new president is taking office. It's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. And it's in moments like these, we n…

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  Anne Flomenhaft · [email protected]

January 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM

We’re in the final stretch for National Women’s Training 🏁

New American Leaders Submit applications by this Thursday! Just a friendly reminder that we are still accepting applications for our National Women’s Training! Join us in Metro Atlanta, Georgia this February for an empowering experience designed to educate and inspire New American …

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

January 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM

Resistance Roundup 01/10: Tackling 2025 with renewed heart

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us What's New in New American Leadership? Iman Jodeh (NAL Elected Officials Network) won the appointment to fill the seat for Colorado House District 41! Jodeh was first elected to the House in 2020 and has …

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  Basi Alonso · [email protected]

January 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Rise to meet your potential at Rising to Run 2025

New American Leaders Join a special program for New American women Are you coming back feeling ready and recharged after the holidays, John? Consider applying for our Rising to Run training happening this May 2025! Designed to empower women of color and New American women who have …

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  Anne Flomenhaft · [email protected]

January 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM

RSVP to our second info session for National Women’s Training! 

New American Leaders Join us next Tuesday, January 14th Learn more about our National Women's Training, John! Join a passionate cohort of New American women committed to advancing immigrant voices nationwide. If you’re curious to learn more about what happens over a training weeken…

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  Michelle Munjanattu · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Empowering New Americans: A Message from NAL Board Member Brittany Agostino

New American Leaders Invest in building a more inclusive democracy ❤️ Dear John, As we approach the end of the year, we reflect on the incredible progress made by the New American Leaders (NAL) community. In this featured Q&A, Brittany Agostino, a dedicated NAL Board Member, sh…

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  Anne Flomenhaft · [email protected]

December 27, 2024 at 5:30 PM

National Women’s Training Priority applications are due next week!

New American Leaders Ring in the New Year on a high note Happy holidays, John! Start 2025 on a high note and submit your National Women’s Training application! The priority deadline is next Friday, January 3rd at 11:59pm ET! Get ahead of the curve and submit your applicatio…

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  Michelle Munjanattu · [email protected]

December 24, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Advocating for Change in the New Year: A Message from NAL Alum John Bahia

New American Leaders Invest in building a more inclusive democracy ❤️ Dear John, As we gather for the holidays and prepare for the new year, we are deeply grateful for our tenacious alumni network at New American Leaders. The strength and resilience of this community is unmatched, …

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  Kristina Farah Bigdeli · [email protected]

December 19, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Make your mark in 2025 by Rising to Run! 🔥

New American Leaders Join a special program for New American women Running for office as a woman, especially as a New American can be an exhilarating and empowering experience, but it can also be devastating when you lose. We understand the courage it takes to step up—and return—wh…

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  Michelle Munjanattu · [email protected]

December 17, 2024 at 5:31 PM

Making Change Through Representation: A Holiday Message from Zena Jahmi

New American Leaders Invest in building a more inclusive democracy ❤️ Dear John, One of the best things about New American Leaders (NAL) is the amazing team we get to work with each day. The passion, care, and dedication to immigrant communities is unmatched. Today, we are highligh…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

December 13, 2024 at 5:31 PM

Resistance Roundup 12/13: Finding strength and unity for the New Year ✨

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith Former DACA recipients and trailblazing NALpistas Cindy Nava and Luis Mata made history in this year’s state elections. Their courage and leadership signal the promising norm of New American ca…

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  Ghida Dagher · [email protected]

December 10, 2024 at 8:00 PM

🌟 Save the Date! 🌟 2025 New American Hero Awards!

New American Leaders Hey John, New Americans are shaping the future of our democracy, inspiring us all with their leadership and resilience. This year, the New American Leaders alumni network and our New American Leaders Action Fund endorsees achieved unprecedented victories natio…

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  Michelle Munjanattu · [email protected]

December 10, 2024 at 5:31 PM

This Holiday Season, Support Voices for an Inclusive Democracy

New American Leaders Invest in building a more inclusive democracy ❤️ Dear John, During this annual season of thanks, we’re reflecting on the importance of gratitude and community. I want to share the inspiring story of Ahmad Khalid Hassan, an alum of New American Leaders' Ready to…

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  Lilian Miller · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 1:56 PM

Empowering New Voices: Maya’s Story of Change and Hope

New American Leaders Support NAL this Giving Tuesday ❤️ Dear John: As we approach the end of the year, we reflect on the power of inclusive representation and the profound impact it can have on our communities. This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in building a democracy t…

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  Lilian Miller · [email protected]

November 26, 2024 at 5:31 PM

Help Us Bring More Voices to Our Democracy This Giving Tuesday!

New American Leaders Dear John, Basi Alonso, one of our inspiring leaders and our National Director of Leadership Programs at New American Leaders (NAL), recently shared her story with us. Basi’s journey—from feeling voiceless as an undocumented immigrant to empowering New America…

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  Lilian Miller · [email protected]

November 21, 2024 at 8:01 PM

John, Help Us Amplify Voices for an Inclusive Democracy

New American Leaders Dear John: New Americans are the heartbeat of American politics and New American Leaders (NAL) has recently seen a surge of interest in our leadership training programs, as well as increased numbers of alumni running for office. Witnessing New Americans steppi…

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  Jessica Delos Reyes · [email protected]

November 15, 2024 at 9:30 PM

New American Leaders Lauds Record-Breaking 83 Alumni Running for Office in 2024 Election Cycle

New American Leaders FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2024 CONTACT: Jessica Delos Reyes Director of Communications [email protected] 719-494-7945   New American Leaders Lauds Record-Breaking 83 Alumni Running for Office in 2024 Election Cycle NEW YORK— New American Lea…

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  Ghida Dagher · [email protected]

November 8, 2024 at 12:15 AM

NAL General Election Update: Challenge Ahead & Initial Results

New American Leaders To our NAL Community, Tuesday was an extraordinarily challenging day for immigrant and refugee communities across the country. This election cycle underscored the unprecedented challenges our communities face—political polarization, economic uncertainty, and r…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

November 4, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Tomorrow’s the big day—are you ready to vote? 🗳️

New American Leaders Democracy Needs You Tomorrow is Election Day! Here are some things to remember: Find your polling place and hours: Visit Vote411.org to confirm where and when to vote. Bring ID if needed: Check ID rules at Vote.org. Need to register?: Some states offer same-da…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

November 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Resistance Roundup 11/01: Let’s show up for New Americans this Election Day! 🚀

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith Since 2022, we've found that New Americans have made significant advances in representation in state legislatures across the country. With a 21.96% increase in the number of New American legisl…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

October 29, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Election Day is next week! 📣 Are you #VoteReady?

New American Leaders Use your vote, use your voice Election Day is next week—now’s the time to plan your vote! Here’s how: Find your polling place and hours: Use Vote411.org to confirm where and when to vote. Bring ID if needed: Check Vote.org for ID requirements. Need a ride?: S…

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  Ghida Dagher · [email protected]

October 25, 2024 at 4:32 PM

📢 Exciting News: Our Boards Are Growing!

New American Leaders Please welcome the newest members of our NAL/AF Boards! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that both the New American Leaders (NAL) and New American Leaders Action Fund (NALAF) Boards of Directors are expanding with the addition of incredible new leaders who are pas…

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  Yasmeen Kadouh · [email protected]

October 24, 2024 at 5:06 PM

What’s happening in Detroit in January?

New American Leaders Apply to Ready to Lead® Midwest! The first stop on our 2025 training calendar is Ready to Lead® Midwest, John! In the past 14 years, we’ve cultivated a 370-strong community of NALpistas in the Midwest who have all gone on to hold public office, manage political…

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  Basi Alonso · [email protected]

October 23, 2024 at 4:10 PM

Apply to one of our 2025 training programs!

New American Leaders Democracy needs you to run, win, and lead Hey John,  In case you missed it, we just released our training calendar for 2025!  Whether you’re looking to run for office or take your leadership skills to the next level, our training programs have been designed BY …

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

October 22, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Have you voted yet? Early voting is still open! ⏰

New American Leaders We're 2 weeks away from Election Day! There’s still time to vote early, John! Here’s what to do: Check your voter registration: Visit Vote.org. Find your polling location: Use Vote411.org to locate early voting sites. Track your absentee ballot: Use …

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

October 18, 2024 at 4:30 PM

The 2025 Program Calendar is LIVE! 📣

New American Leaders Join a nationwide network of New American leaders this year Dear John,  We are thrilled to launch the calendar for our training programs in 2025! 📣 We’ve seen firsthand the power New Americans have when it comes to enacting meaningful change. In the last year …

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  Shana Hardin · [email protected]

October 15, 2024 at 3:59 PM

READ NOW: Our 2024 State of Representation report! ✊🏾✊🏿✊🏼

New American Leaders New Americans have shaken up state legislatures in the past 2 years Dear John,  We’re thrilled to share our 2024 State of Representation report, a critical inside look at the progress New Americans have made in state legislatures since 2022! The past 2 years ha…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

October 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM

What’s your early voting plan, John? 🗳️✨

New American Leaders Speak up for our democracy at the polls Election Day is quickly approaching, but you can vote early! Early voting gives you flexibility and helps you avoid the Election Day rush. Here’s what you need to know: Check voter registration: Use Vote.org’s …

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

October 4, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Resistance Roundup 10/04: Strengthening Our Democracy Through Action and Voting

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith It’s critical to remember that American history is immigrant history. While debates may continue, what remains undeniable is that New Americans contribute to our country every single day—throug…

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  Ghida Dagher · [email protected]

September 24, 2024 at 2:36 PM

Voices for an Inclusive Democracy: Advocacy, Policy, and Empowerment

New American Leaders Invest in the next generation of New American leaders Dear John: As we navigate this historic election year, it is crucial to remember the impact of our advocacy and policy work at New American Leaders. Our efforts to build a pipeline of candidates who will mak…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

September 20, 2024 at 11:05 PM

Resistance Roundup 09/20: Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month! 💛

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith "It is essential to have organizations that give a helping hand to marginalized communities trying to enter politics. This ensures, among other things, media coverage, which increases their cha…

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  Lilian Miller · [email protected]

September 10, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Celebrating Our Leaders’ Triumphs ✊🏾

New American Leaders Invest in the next generation of New American leaders Dear John: Today, we want to share the inspiring story of Maytham Alshadood, a New American Leader from Colorado via Iraq who has truly embraced his immigrant and refugee experience to make a lasting impact …

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

September 6, 2024 at 4:10 PM

Resistance Roundup 09/06: NAL alumni take on key leadership roles nationwide

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith As scores of college students cast ballots for the very first time this fall, administrative challenges and unanticipated high voter turnout can make the experience a haphazard one. To better f…

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  Michelle Munjanattu · [email protected]

September 4, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Building the Bench for an Inclusive Democracy!

New American Leaders Invest in the next generation of New American leaders Dear John: Hi there! My name is Michelle Munjanattu and I am the Senior Manager of Institutional Giving at New American Leaders and a proud union member. I am honored to share with you an inspiring story fro…

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  Bali Kumar · [email protected]

August 27, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Join Us in Amplifying Voices for an Inclusive Democracy 📣

New American Leaders Invest in the next generation of New American leaders Dear John, My name is Bali Kumar, and I am the board chair for New American Leaders. Since our founding, we have been dedicated to empowering immigrants, those who identify with the immigrant experience, and…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

August 23, 2024 at 4:36 PM

Resistance Roundup 08/23: NAL takes on North Carolina and New York City! 🌲🗽

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith About 3.3 million immigrants have become citizens during President Biden’s time in office, with less than two months to go before the close of the 2024 fiscal year. New citizens say they are lo…

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  Sam Pedreiro · [email protected]

August 12, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Activating our communities through messaging ⚡️💬

New American Leaders Check out Narrative Nation, our latest research report! Dear John, Communications play a huge role in how we connect with our communities. That's why we’re thrilled to launch our latest research report, Narrative Nation: How Political Messages Can Engage and Em…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

August 9, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Resistance Roundup 08/09: NALpistas win big in primaries 🗳

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith The findings from the 2024 Asian American Voter Survey are now live! In the past two decades, Asian Americans have become one of the fastest growing racial or ethnic groups in the U.S. Their po…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

July 26, 2024 at 10:10 PM

Resistance Roundup 07/26: Build strong foundations for politically active communities this summer

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith It's been a wild week for political news! With President Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential election and Vice President Kamala Harris jumping in, we now have the strong possibility tha…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

July 12, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Resistance Roundup 07/12: How are you 🫵🏽 staying politically active this summer?

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith Our 2024 Ready to Win® training is a wrap! Just last week, we were joined in the heart of Washington, D.C. by a dynamic cohort of leaders representing 15 states and our nation’s capital to take…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

June 28, 2024 at 8:00 PM

This will cure your FOMO, John

New American Leaders NAHA 2024 is a wrap! Last night was one for the books, John! ✨ The 10th annual New American Hero Awards was a resounding success! The evening was filled with inspiring stories, powerful speeches, and a shared commitment to supporting our fellow leade…

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  Ghida Dagher · [email protected]

June 26, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Join me tomorrow to celebrate this year’s New American Heroes!

New American Leaders Kick off the summer in style 🥂 Hey John, In just over 24 hours, we will celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month with some of the most inspiring leaders in our movement. Please join me and the rest of the New American Leaders family tomorrow as we celebrat…

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  Lorenzita Santos · [email protected]

June 25, 2024 at 3:00 PM

The deadline for Ready to Lead® AAPI approaches!

New American Leaders Democracy needs you to run, win, and lead   Hey John! Don’t forget to submit your applications for our Ready to Lead® AAPI training this coming August! Apply before our deadline next Monday, July 1st at 11:59pm ET. Join us in North Carolina and learn how to sha…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

June 24, 2024 at 11:00 PM

The countdown to 2024 NAHA begins! ⏳

New American Leaders We'll see you this Thursday! The week we’ve all been waiting for is finally here, John!  This Thursday, we’ll kick off the summer with our 10th New American Hero Awards! This is your chance to celebrate this year’s trio of incredible honorees and the…

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  Megan Cagle · [email protected]

June 20, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Are you ready for the 2024 New American Hero Awards?

New American Leaders We'll see you in a week! Guess what’s better than the start of summer, John? Attending the 2024 New American Hero Awards! Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month with us on the evening of Thursday, June 27th at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Librar…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

June 15, 2024 at 1:35 AM

Resistance Roundup 06/14: Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month!

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith Immigrants may be underrepresented in office, but we're undeterred in our mission to build a democracy that works for all of us!  We’re thrilled to launch our 2024 Elected Advisory Council (EAC…

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  Anne Flomenhaft · [email protected]

June 13, 2024 at 2:30 PM

We’re just two weeks away from the party of the year!

New American Leaders We’re two weeks away from our 10th annual New American Hero Awards night! Have you bought your ticket yet, John? 👀 The New American Hero Awards is a way for us to honor shining stars in the immigrant community who lead with courage, resilience, and …

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