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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  Sam Pedreiro · [email protected]

June 7, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Honoring New American Heroes the NAL Way!

New American Leaders There’s a lot to celebrate this June, John!  And while we are celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month and Pride all month long, we’re most looking forward to our 2024 New American Hero Awards! We will have plenty of good food and drinks, great music, a…

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  Ghida Dagher · [email protected]

June 3, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month with Us!

New American Leaders Honor the power of immigrants this June Happy Immigrant Heritage Month, John! This month is always one of our favorites! While we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of New Americans every day, this month gives us the chance to take things to the…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

May 31, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Resistance Roundup 05/31: Building an inclusive democracy takes all of us

New American Leaders Keep Faith As we close out Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we recognize and celebrate the role that AAPI—and all immigrant communities—play in shaping our democracy, especially in this important elect…

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  Basi Alonso · [email protected]

May 23, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Just a month to the party of the summer! ☀️

New American Leaders New season, new perspectives, and New American Heroes! Dear John, Have you marked your calendar yet? Because it's time to get excited! In just one month, New American Leaders will host the party of the summer, our 10th annual New American Hero Awards…

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  Dani Gatson · [email protected]

May 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM

What song gets the party started? 🪩💃🏾

New American Leaders Tell us your tune and then get your dancing shoes ready! What's your go-to song to get the party started, John?  Whether it's pop, reggaeton, Motown, or something in between, I want to hear it and get it on the must-play list for the New American Her…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

May 18, 2024 at 12:30 AM

Resistance Roundup 05/17: Challenging narratives and strengthening our movement ✊🏾🌟

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith “Elected positions were created in the image of white landowning men. And these jobs continue to be arranged in a way that supports and reinforces that structure of power.” We know that it's ti…

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  Megan Cagle · [email protected]

May 15, 2024 at 11:01 PM

We're bringing the NAL crew to you, DC! 🎉

New American Leaders Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month with us in the heart of the District! It's almost summer in DC, John! That means Jazz in the Gardens, endless patio brunches, and best of all, the New American Hero Awards!  And this year, for our 10th annual New Am…

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  Lorenzita Santos · [email protected]

May 13, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Join us in North Carolina for Ready to Lead AAPI! ☀️

New American Leaders Take action and become the leader your community deserves, John Hey John, Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Month! 🌼 What better way to celebrate than becoming the leader your community needs? Commit to making a difference and apply to our Ready to Lead…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

May 3, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Resistance Roundup 05/03: Take action and build solidarity!

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith A recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research reinforces what we’ve known: immigrants are crucial in fortifying both our democracy and economy.  Research found how immigrants in th…

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  Ghida Dagher · [email protected]

April 25, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Our New American Hero is changing Congress

New American Leaders Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month with our trailblazing New American Heroes! Hi John, Courageous. Visionary. Dedicated. These are just a few of the ways our next New American Hero can be described. His leadership, deep roots in his community, and pr…

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  José Galarza · [email protected]

April 24, 2024 at 12:05 PM

Last chance: Apply for Ready to Win 2024!

New American Leaders Applications close tonight at 11:59pm ET! Hey John, Today is the final day to submit your application for Ready to Win®, the premier training program for New Americans ready to make their mark in politics! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to shake …

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

April 19, 2024 at 11:15 PM

Resistance Roundup 04/19: NALpistas are leading the way ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith Good news out of Colorado! Earlier today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed HB24-1098, the For Cause Evictions bill, into law! Introduced by Colorado State Senator Julie Gonzales, a NAL trai…

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  Basi Alonso · [email protected]

April 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM

The countdown for Ready to Win begins!

New American Leaders ✨ Don't miss out on creating meaningful change for your community It’s the final countdown, John! Applications for our 2024 Ready to Win® training close next week on Wednesday, April 24 at 11:59pm ET!  Ready to Win® is your opportunity to build the skills, conf…

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

April 5, 2024 at 11:40 PM

Resistance Roundup 04/05: Holding our leaders accountable to strengthen our democracy

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith The next U.S. census will now have a new response option for "Middle Eastern or North African" and a "Hispanic or Latino" box that appears under a reformatted question that asks: "What is your …

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  Lorenzita Santos · [email protected]

April 4, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Introducing one of our New American Heroes

New American Leaders Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month with our New American Heroes! Can I get a drumroll please for our newest 2024 New American Hero, John? 🥁 It is my honor to introduce you to a true champion for diversity, a fearless community advocate, and a role mo…

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  Lilian Miller · [email protected]

March 27, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Be a part of empowering women leaders, John

New American Leaders Let's wrap Women's History Month by celebrating today's trailblazing women leaders and empower the women leaders of tomorrow.   Hi John, I'm excited to share the news—New American Leaders' CEO and President, Ghida Dagher, has been recognized by The 19th as one …

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  The NAL Team · [email protected]

March 23, 2024 at 11:30 PM

Resistance Roundup 03/23: Women and New Americans stay vigilant in the fight to protect civil liberties

New American Leaders Democracy Needs Us Keep Faith Our partner and funder, the Ascend Fund released their 2023 Impact Report! In the last year, we were part of a movement that helped to train over 13,000 women to run for office. ✊🏾✊🏿✊🏽 We are h…

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  Basi Alonso · [email protected]

March 18, 2024 at 10:45 PM

Applications for Ready to Win 2024 are LIVE!

New American Leaders Take action and become the leader your community deserves, John Hi John, Are you ready to take the leap into the world of politics and make a difference in your community? Look no further than Ready to Win® — the ultimate training for New Americans ready to sha…

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