AAU exists so that people of Asian ancestry in Philadelphia exercise leadership to build their communities and unite to challenge oppression.
AAU supports youth to become individually, socially, and politically aware; to exercise their voice; and to participate in active struggles for justice.
AAU fights for time and space to honor, celebrate, and remember so that our communities will have roots, embrace memories and know the power of passing on traditions.
“Building community strengthens our capacity to fight for justice. When we create a street festival, teach folk arts, grow a community garden, or build a school – we create connections among people, honor the knowledge of the elders in our communities, activate people, and value our own cultures. This work is fundamental to social justice work.”
— Ellen Somekawa
Past Saturday AAU staffs and friends have pleasure to join Asian Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote), Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) and Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC for Unity March in Washington DC
To close out AAPI Heritage Month this year, we asked our staff to share some of the AAPI organizers that inspire them!
This Thursday, join us in celebrating API Heritage Month together, support and provide input for Pennsylvania's first ever Asian Political Platform! Sign up at bit.ly/API_PlatformInput2022
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.The AAPOP podcast is now live on Spotify and Anchor! Listen straight from your Spotify app or visit the Anchor webpage linked above. Woohooooo!
Timeline photosWei Chen is the Civic Engagement Director at Asian Americans United and a transformative leader for immigrant youth and communities who fought to establish safe schools free of bias for all students as a right.
Hi AAU friends! Please consider attending this panel discussion hosted by AAJA Philadelphia; happening today!
"AAPI communities are integral to telling Philly’s storied history. Learn more about local AAPI stories and experiences during our live panel discussion with @WHYY on May 18."
Register for the in-person event ➡️ bit.ly/AAJAPhillyxWHYY
#AAPI #PHL #AAPIHeritageMonth
Live Panel | Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders: A Philadelphia Story
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Live panel discussion with producers and people featured in the WHYY Specials, Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders: A Philadelphia StoryHistoric First as Voting Materials in Philadelphia Are Offered in Chinese
NBC10’s Karen Hua reports on a first as voting materials in Philadelphia are offered in Chinese. Nonprofits like Asian Americans United have worked for years to help people who speak Chinese vote. The group hopes even more people of Asian descent will now go out and vote.
Historic First as Voting Materials in Philadelphia Are Offered in Chinese
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NBC10’s Karen Hua reports on a first as voting materials in Philadelphia are offered in Chinese. Nonprofits like Asian Americans United have worked for years...Historic First as Voting Materials in Philadelphia Are Offered in Chinese
NBC10’s Karen Hua reports on a first as voting materials in Philadelphia are offered in Chinese. Nonprofits like Asian Americans United have worked for years to help people who speak Chinese vote. The group hopes even more people of Asian descent will now go out and vote.
Historic First as Voting Materials in Philadelphia Are Offered in Chinese
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NBC10’s Karen Hua reports on a first as voting materials in Philadelphia are offered in Chinese. Nonprofits like Asian Americans United have worked for years to help people who speak Chinese vote. T...May 17th is Philadelphia Primary!
Remember come out to vote!
The polling place will open 7am-8pm
Here you can find your polling place :
atlas.phila.gov/voting
Tomorrow is a big day:
The Primary Election is Tues, May 17th and polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Before you leave your house to vote tomorrow, please double check your polling location, in case it has moved. vote.pa.gov/status
初选将于5月17日，星期二当天举行。投票处的开放时间为早上7时正(7 a.m.)至晚间8时正(8 p.m.)。在您明天动身前往投票站以前，请再次查看您的投票地点；以免有所更动。https://vote.pa.gov/status
Last chance to apply for mail-in Ballot....
Deadline is before 5pm today!
www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication/?fbclid=IwAR3QT74sJdPve6VH6CRlU1ERKAY4AYAKss...
TODAY is the last day to register to vote in the May 17 PA Primary!
Register now登記選民： rock.vote/AAU
#vote2022 #GetOutTheVote
我们请大家来参加本周五4/22的活动、一起玩游戏一起互动。感兴趣的朋友可不要错过喔！【为了记录和确保所有人的安全，在活动之前必须要填好以下的表格（报名表、紧急联系人、许可书、疫苗卡）才能参加哦~ 还有活动期间也要全程戴口罩】快来一起玩吧！PS温馨小提示💡有报名申请CYOP暑期项目的小伙伴们 我们强烈鼓励你们来参加活动提前适应跟熟悉之后的工作方式与环境喔！期待你们的到来 不见不散！！！
线下活动报名：https://tinyurl.com/cyopinpersonsignup
线下活动资料上传：https://tinyurl.com/cyopinpersoninfoupload
See you in the Inch-by-Inch Community Garden in Philly Chinatown behind FACTS on Saturday, 4/16, 3PM-5PM! Drop by anytime to help prepare the garden for spring planting and meet other community members. Swipe for directions to the garden and feel free to email Jenny at jennywenjiechen@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Wednesday night we came together in-person to mark one year since the Atlanta Spa Shootings in which eight people, six of them Asian women, were killed. We are joining together as a community with our partners VietLead , and Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance to commemorate those we have lost to anti-Asian violence - not just through that one event, but over the last few years. Together, let's demand better for our communities and take action against the discrimination so many have faced.
AAU Summer and CYOP Summer applicants! We'll be helping with paperwork and work permits next week. RSVP if you'd like to attend!
Happening soon outside the Hilton at Penn's Landing (11 am): impacted community members from many organizations are coming together to demand that Biden enact immigration policy that matches his campaign promises!
We're coming together this month to mark one year since the Atlanta Spa Shootings in which eight people, six of them Asian women, were killed. We are joining together as a community with our partners, VietLead, Asian Americans United and API PA to commemorate those we have lost to anti-Asian violence - not just through that one event, but over the last few years. Together, let's demand better for our communities and take action against the discrimination so many have faced.
Join Us: apipa.vote/events
Please take a moment sign and share to voice your support to pressure ICE to free Mamadee - a Muslim Immigrnat from West Africa who has lived in Philadelphia since he was six years old. He has been in detention since May 2020 and has not been able to see him parents, partner, or three year old daughter. To learn more and to sign visit bit.ly/freemamadeenow
Want to come learn about Chinese dance??? Come to CYOP tomorrow at 4:30!
🗣 什么？CYOP这周五要讨论中国舞？！哦吼！你感兴趣嘛？不管！http://xn--bit-du3e507cxo8d.ly/cyop-register注册这周五下午4:30-6:00点的线上活动！
Another vaccine and booster shot Event! Next Sunday 1/30 from 10am-2pm at Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School ( 1023 Callowhill St, Phila PA, 19123 )( No Appointment Need, Walk-In Only )
Booster for age12+ it's available now!
@philly_schools WE REQUIRE: For schools to take more initiative in following Covid guidelines and creating back-up plans.
@philly_schools WE DEMAND: For students, staff, and faculty to have access to testing (even if they’re asymptomatic but have been exposed) and for schools to commit to contact tracing so that we can go to school safely and healthily.
WE DEMAND: For students to be able to be allowed access to testing and communication on contact tracing, share our demand with the School District of Philadelphia!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.For our voices that should be heard! Help us share the outcry of our community to the School District of Philadelphia
Another vaccine and booster shot Event! Next Sunday 1/30 from 10am-2pm at Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School ( 1023 Callowhill St, Phila PA, 19123 )( No Appointment Need, Walk-In Only )
Booster for age12+ it's available now!
Developing a Stronger Democracy: Language Access to the Ballot
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests NOW!
Go to: special.usps.com/testkits
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about your order:
-Limit of one order per residential address
-One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
-Orders will ship free starting in late January
Fill in this form with your contact and shipping information to order your tests.
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Come to get your vaccine or booster shot, FDA already release booster for age12+. This Sunday 1/09 from 10am-2pm at Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School ( 1023 Callowhill St, Phila PA, 19123 )( No Appointment Need, Walk-In Only )
Here is South Philadelphia PDPH Testing Locations (offer rapid antigen testing)(Walk in, no appointment need)
免费新冠肺炎检测！XÉT NGHIỆM COVID-19 MIỄN PHÍ!
ការធ្វើ តេ ស្តរកមេ រោ គCOVID-19 ដោ យឥតគិតថ្លៃ !
Mt. Enon Baptist Church
500 Synder Ave, 19148
M-F: 11:30am-6:30pm
Sat: 9:30am-4:30pm
Today is the anniversary of Christian Hall's death. He was 19 when he called 911 for help during a mental health crisis, he was shot by the Pennsylvania State Troopers who were responding to his call for help. Today, communities are coming together to mourn and to honor Christians life, please find a vigil near you and get involved by going to justiceforchristianhall.com
Congratulations to Luisa Blue, a long-time supporter of AAU and API communities in PA, for being selected to serve on the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders within the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services (HHS)! Read WH’s statement: https://bit.ly/whiaanhpi
