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Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago, an affiliate of Advancing Justice, has a mission to empower the Asian American community through advocacy, by utilizing education, research, and coalition building. Specifically, Advancing Justice-Chicago works to empower the Asian American community by:

Increasing public understanding about Asian American communities,

Advocating for policies that promote social, economic, educational and political equity of the community as a whole,

Encouraging active civic participation through education and advocating for equal rights, and

Working in partnership with and supporting like-minded organizations and individuals to build positive interracial and inter-ethnic relations.

Yesterday, a teen from Palatine, Illinois was arrested for an alleged mass shooting plot targeting the largest Hindu tem...
10/15/2026

Yesterday, a teen from Palatine, Illinois was arrested for an alleged mass shooting plot targeting the largest Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois. Advancing Justice | AAJC and Advancing Justice | Chicago share the relief this threat was taken seriously and the attack stopped, and we are standing with those affected.

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago issued the following statement in response:

“No one should have to fear for their safety because of the way they look or worship. We are deeply disturbed by reports of a planned mass shooting targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois.

Hate does not happen in a vacuum. Unfortunately, such violence has a long history in the U.S. rooted in white supremacy and xenophobia and has been exacerbated by racist rhetoric coming from many offices of power. Our most recent analysis of the FBI hate crime found that 2025 was one of the worst years for anti-Asian hate crimes. Anti-Hindu hate crimes increased by 12% from 2024 to 2025, making 2025 the highest year on record for anti-Hindu hate crimes. The normalization of hateful rhetoric puts everyone in danger, including Asian American, South Asian, Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Jewish, Black, and other minority communities.

We will continue to demand leaders at all levels reject bigotry and hate-fueled language, speak out against hate, and take action to protect all communities targeted by such violence.”

🧘‍♀️✨ Just like Pilates, Advancing Justice | Chicago's core (community) is engaged!This month's raffle prize is a vouche...
10/15/2026

🧘‍♀️✨ Just like Pilates, Advancing Justice | Chicago's core (community) is engaged!

This month's raffle prize is a voucher for three free group classes at Logan Square Pilates + Core Studio, a local studio whose mission is to ignite confidence and vitality through the principal teachings of Pilates. Special thanks to our partner Logan Square Pilates + Core for their generous gift so we can show our thanks to our supporters!

💛 DONATE NOW for your chance at this raffle at bit.ly/advancingaapi
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Each month, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago’s recurring donors are entered in a raffle with special, fun prizes from a variety of businesses. This is our little way to thank our ongoing supporters, and support local businesses!

Voting by mail in the 2026 midterm election? ✉️ Mark your calendar with these key dates so you can request and return yo...
10/14/2026

Voting by mail in the 2026 midterm election? ✉️ Mark your calendar with these key dates so you can request and return your ballot on time!

Key Vote by Mail dates:
-October 29: Vote By Mail application deadline
-November 3: Vote By Mail ballots returned to your election authority must be postmarked before or on Election Day
-November 17: Vote By Mail ballot return deadline. Vote By Mail ballots postmarked before or on Election Day may be counted if they arrive at your election authority within 14 days of Election Day

Election Day is in 3 weeks! This , Grace from Hanul Family Alliance 한울종합복지관 reminds us what's at stake: "I vote because...
10/13/2026

Election Day is in 3 weeks! This , Grace from Hanul Family Alliance 한울종합복지관 reminds us what's at stake: "I vote because our community’s voice is far too important to be silent. When we step up and cast our ballots, we aren't just participating in an election — we are claiming our seat at the table, shaping policy, and building a stronger, more powerful foundation for generations to come."

Every week leading up to the general election in November, we're going to spotlight AAPI community members and Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment partners about why they vote! Why do YOU vote? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

Not sure what you are voting for on the 2026 Midterm ballot? Check out these descriptions of every race Cook County and ...
10/09/2026

Not sure what you are voting for on the 2026 Midterm ballot? Check out these descriptions of every race Cook County and Chicago voters will be deciding on and don’t forget to vote down the ballot! These decisions impact every aspect of our everyday lives. You can research candidates on ballotready.org and view your sample ballot.

Remember to vote by November 3rd for the 2026 Midterm Election! Early voting has begun in Downtown Chicago and will expand to all 50 wards and suburban Cook County on October 19th.

There's also still some time to request a Vote by Mail ballot before October 29th! https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/VotingByMailAgreement.aspx

10/07/2026

We passed the mic to our I Speak Power, KINETIC, AAMP, and A Just Chi leaders at our 2026 Member Assembly! 🎤🔥 How did they do?

Congratulations to Advancing Justice | Chicago's Executive Director Grace Pai for being named to Crain's Chicago Busines...
10/06/2026

Congratulations to Advancing Justice | Chicago's Executive Director Grace Pai for being named to Crain's Chicago Business 40 Under 40 Class of 2026! 🎉

Under Grace's leadership, Advancing Justice | Chicago has secured key wins for AAPI communities in recent years, including passing the TEAACH Act (2021), which requires Asian American history to be taught in all public schools, and the Language Equity and Access Act (2024), which requires state agencies to remove language barriers for Illinois' growing immigrant community.

We are so grateful for Grace's vision, tenacity, and commitment to advance racial equity. Please join us in congratulating Grace on this recognition of her dedicated leadership and advocacy for AAPI communities in Chicago and beyond! 🧡

Read the profile by Justin Laurence here: https://www.chicagobusiness.com/recognitions/40-under-40/2026/ccb-grace-pai/

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Early voting has begun in downtown Chicago, and we're continuing with Lee from HANA Center who shared that they vote "...
10/06/2026

Early voting has begun in downtown Chicago, and we're continuing with Lee from HANA Center who shared that they vote "to advocate for our intergenerational community members who cannot vote or may face barriers to getting to the polls, and for those we cherish in our community who may be ESL or undocumented."

Every week leading up to the general election in November, we're going to spotlight AAPI community members and Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment partners about why they vote! Why do YOU vote? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

It's time for A Just Chi's October General Meeting with Free Press Action on Wednesday, October 21st from 6-7:30pm over ...
10/05/2026

It's time for A Just Chi's October General Meeting with Free Press Action on Wednesday, October 21st from 6-7:30pm over Zoom! Free Press Action will join us for a teach-in about Solidarity Over Surveillance: a hub for individuals, communities and organizations to join the fight against corporate and government-sponsored surveillance.

They're fighting to:

- Stop data brokers from selling our most sensitive information to law enforcement;
- Protect dissent, privacy and anonymity in an age of AI-powered surveillance;
- Empower people to use open-records requests to expose their local and state governments’ surveillance partnerships;
- Challenge the government’s weaponization of domestic-terrorism powers; and
- Fight the inevitability of AI everywhere.

Join us to learn more about the fight in Illinois!

RSVP at bit.ly/AJustChi2026

October 18, 2026 is the last day for online voter registration before the November 3, 2026 election. If you have an Illi...
10/02/2026

October 18, 2026 is the last day for online voter registration before the November 3, 2026 election. If you have an Illinois driver's license or state ID, register to vote online: https://ova.elections.il.gov/

If you miss the online voter registration deadline, you still have options to register and vote in the midterm! You can register to vote or update your voter registration at all Early Voting sites, including 51 sites open as Vote Centers on Election Day. You will need to bring two forms of ID, one with your current address.

If you have any questions, call or text 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683)

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