Asian Americans for Equality

🎉 Thank you so much to those who celebrated with us at AAFE's 52nd Annual Gala on May 21! Congratulations again to our honorees: Dr. Helen Arteaga, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, and Maria Torres-Springer, President of Charles H. Revson Foundation and Former First Deputy Mayor!

Through Renaissance, we are proud to partner with the eight small businesses that showcased their products at the gala. Thank you to our AAFE Youth K-pop dance crew Starlyte and pianist and vocalist Kayla Ren for their amazing performances!

A special thank you to the following elected officials who attended our gala: NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin; NYS Attorney General Letitia James; NYC Comptroller Mark Levine; City Council members Gale Brewer, Linda Lee, Shekar Krishnan, Harvey Epstein, and Julie Won; New York State Senator John Liu; NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development Commissioner Dina Levy; NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Faiza Ali; NYC Department of Buildings Commissioner Ahmed Tigani; NYC Department of Finance Commissioner Richard Lee; and NYC Commissioner of the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) Midori Valdivia.

Looking back on an evening filled with amazing energy, great company, and shared purpose, we are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from our community.

Until next year!

🎉 What a night! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined us for AAFE’s 52nd Annual Gala, and to the partners and supporters who make our community development work possible.

We were honored to celebrate two remarkable trailblazers: Dr. Helen Arteaga and Maria Torres-Springer. The evening also featured a performance by AAFE Youth’s K-Pop dance crew Starlyte, an inspiring small business showcase with Renaissance entrepreneurs, a stunning rooftop sunset, and, a live stream of the Knicks game to close out the night! 🏀

Our online auction is still open until 9:00 PM ET tonight. Six unique items and experiences are still up for grabs - visit AAFE.org/gala to place your bid before time runs out!

🏠 On Saturday, June 6 @ 12pm-1:30pm, AAFE Community Development Fund (CDF) is hosting a free in-person seminar for homeowners interested in learning about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)!

ADUs can allow homeowners to expand their home or create a legal rental unit for more income.

Join us at the Glow Cultural Center in Flushing to learn all about ADUs. The seminar will be delivered in both English and Mandarin Chinese.

Visit this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfP4G-vdNCR456tWz2VdgB_u0YiD9LhAufvcky54__zd_EiPA/viewform

We’re excited to join for the Sunnyside Night Market on Friday. See you there!

‼ Housing Workshop in Jackson Heights, all about Leases! 🏠

Join AAFE at our Jackson Heights office to learn about leases and the protections that tenants have. The workshop is delivered in Spanish.

To receive one of the 20 food baskets, participants must register before 9:00 a.m. on the day before the workshop. We will confirm registrations before 5:00 p.m. tomorrow. Register here: https://t.ly/_EgNf

Thank you to Senator Gianaris and Councilmember Krishnan for co-sponsoring these important housing education workshops!

It was on this day 52 years ago that a grass roots movement was born in Chinatown, leading to the birth of Asian Americans for Equality. On May 16, 1974, our founders helped lead the first protest at the Confucius Plaza construction site, making a stand against discriminatory hiring practices. Eight weeks later, after many more protest actions, the developer finally agreed to hire 27 minority workers, Asian Americans among them. Every year, coinciding with AAPI Heritage Month, we pay tribute to our founders and recall the leadership and determination that were required to create AAFE more than 5 decades ago.



📷 Photos by Corky Lee.

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🌟 AAFE's 52nd Annual Gala virtual auction is now LIVE! 🌟

From now until Friday, May 22 at 9pm EST, you can support AAFE's mission by bidding on our selection of unique items. Because it's fully virtual, anyone can participate, whether or not they're attending the gala. Every bid directly supports AAFE's mission to build thriving communities and empower individuals and families across New York City.

Go to https://aafegala.auctria.events to view the auction and place bids!

Also, don't miss AAFE's 52nd Annual Gala! Join us next Thursday, May 21 at 6:00PM at Tribeca Rooftop, where guests will enjoy delicious food and drinks, a special small business showcase, an honoree ceremony, and live music and entertainment. We can't wait to see you there.

Visit www.aafe.org/gala to learn more and reserve your ticket. 🎉