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Civil Rights Leaders Sound Alarm on Voting Rights Threats Ahead of 2026 Midterms

AAUCApr 9, 2026

In March, a coalition of leading civil rights organizations gathered for an online briefing to warn about an escalating, multi-front assault on voting rights ahead of the 2026…

Mass Surveillance, ICE Enforcement, and the AAPI Community: A Webinar Recap

AAUCMar 27, 2026

The APA Justice Task Force convened a webinar titled “Mass Surveillance in the ICE Crackdown: What the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community Needs to Know,” bringing together…

Twin Cities Residents Honored with JFK Profile in Courage Award for Resistance to Federal Immigration Surge

AAUCMar 22, 2026

The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation announced that the people of the Twin Cities of Minnesota will receive the 2026 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award, recognizing…

AAUC Town Hall Confronts War, Democracy, and the AANHPI Legacy

AAUCMar 22, 2026

Against the backdrop of the war in Iran, more than two dozen community members, organizers, and civic leaders gathered online on March 19th for “In Challenging Times, Our…

Community Leaders Outline Strategic Civic Response to Rising Bias Against Indian Americans

AAUCMar 3, 2026

Leaders of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) USA, together with representatives of Indian American community organizations, convened on January 19, 2026, to address the…

AAUC Town Hall: Community Voices Speak Out

AAUCFeb 20, 2026

AAUC held its second “Fighting the Fear” Town Hall on February 19, 2026, drawing participants from across the country to discuss the recent ICE incursion in Minnesota and…

The Authoritarian’s Playbook: A Community Action Guide

AAUCFeb 19, 2026

This guide documents the specific strategies the Trump administration has to advance its agenda. From manufacturing crises to justify illegal actions, to systematically firing government watchdogs, to weaponizing…

Enter the Asian American Stories Video Contest, $20,000 to be Awarded

AAUCFeb 14, 2026

AAUC is teaming up with Silicon Valley Community Media and Ding Ding TV to host the 3rd Annual Asian American Story Video Contest. $20,000 in prizes and grants will be award to the…

March 19 AAUC Town Hall: “In Challenging Times, Our Voices Matter”

AAUCFeb 13, 2026

Many Asian Americans are feeling the weight of today’s global conflicts, especially with the war in Iran. The news is painful and the uncertainty is real, leaving us…

Indian-American Judges Draw Ire from MAGA

AAUCJan 7, 2026

The Times of India reports that several Indian-American federal judges in the U.S. have become targets of intense criticism and xenophobic attacks from MAGA-aligned supporters after issuing rulings…

AAUC Welcomes Ted Fong, Executive Director

AAUCJan 1, 2026

AAUC is pleased to announce the hiring of Ted Fong as its new Executive Director. Ted will be responsible for the daily operations of AAUC, including program management, community…

“Who Killed Vincent Chin?” Filmmaker Christine Choy Dies at 76

AAUCDec 24, 2025

Christine Choy, the pioneering Chinese-American documentary filmmaker whose work chronicled Asian American life and injustices, has died at age 76. She was best known for co-directing the Oscar-nominated…

OCA Accepting Applications for 2026 Summer Internship Program

AAUCNov 20, 2025

The internship program seeks to cultivate future leadership in the next generation of youths by providing opportunities to work in the public sector and learn about issues affecting…

CAPAC Unveils Policy Framework for 119th Congress

AAUCNov 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) unveiled its policy framework for the 119th Congress, outlining a comprehensive agenda that promotes, protects, and prioritizes the well-being…

Norwich, Connecticut, Elects first Sikh American Mayor

AAUCNov 7, 2025

Swaranjit Singh Khalsa made history this week after being elected mayor of Norwich, becoming the first Sikh to lead the city. His victory follows a months-long campaign that…

Congressman Urges Pentagon to Reconsider Beard-Shaving Policy for Sikhs

AAUCOct 25, 2025

Congressman Thomas Suozzi’s recent letter to Secretary Hegseth addressed his recent comments about members of the military being mandated to shave their beards. This policy, if implemented, would…

California’s Proposition 50: the High-Stakes Battle Over Redistricting

AAUCOct 24, 2025

California’s Proposition 50, officially titled the “Election Rigging Response Act,” has emerged as the state’s most consequential ballot measure in the November 4, 2025, special election. This legislative…

Mamdani Delivers Impassioned Speech About Islamaphobia Before NYC Mayoral Election

AAUCOct 24, 2025

On October 24, New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani spoke at the Islamic Cultural Center of the Bronx mosque to address how he has been treated…

Filipino American History Month Celebrates Historical Experiences and Impact of Filipino Americans

AAUCOct 8, 2025

Filipino American History Month (FAHM) is celebrated every October in the United States to recognize and honor the history, contributions, and legacy of Filipino Americans. It is not…

“It’s Past Time for You to Get off Your Ass,” Gene Wu Declares at the AAUC Unity Summit

AAUCOct 6, 2025

Texas State Representative Gene Wu’s fiery address at the 2025 Unity Summit illuminates the intense political battles he’s waged in Texas. On September 17, at the Rayburn House…