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[Asian American Federation @AAFederation]

Happy Pride to all LGBTQ+ friends and family and especially to our Asian LGBTQ+ loved ones! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

[Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @NYCMayor]

May is NYC Small Business Month, but supporting our neighborhood businesses is a year-round commitment.

That's why I met up with @cmshanelth, who has been fighting to make it easier to start, grow and operate in NYC, and we brought in some extra help: Poorna Jagannathan, Asif Ali, and Saagar Shaikh to help spread the word.

Whether you're opening a barbershop, ice cream shop, bodega, or anything in between, @NYC_SBS is here to support you.

📞 Call the SBS Hotline: 888-SBS-4NYC (888-727-4692)
�� Visit: https://t.co/nd3PXyeEnv

[Asian American Federation @AAFederation]

Love seeing @NYCMayor support NYC's small businesses! Asian-owned businesses generated $121 BILLION for NYC in 2017. And as the mayor's REP highlighted, language access has to be at the heart of equity. Hoping to seeing these new programs be accessible in Asian languages!

[Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @NYCMayor]

May is NYC Small Business Month, but supporting our neighborhood businesses is a year-round commitment.

That's why I met up with @cmshanelth, who has been fighting to make it easier to start, grow and operate in NYC, and we brought in some extra help: Poorna Jagannathan, Asif Ali, and Saagar Shaikh to help spread the word.

Whether you're opening a barbershop, ice cream shop, bodega, or anything in between, @NYC_SBS is here to support you.

📞 Call the SBS Hotline: 888-SBS-4NYC (888-727-4692)
🌐 Visit: https://t.co/nd3PXyeEnv

[Asian American Federation @AAFederation]

Also on Saturday—we tabled at @HamiltonMadison's community health fair with Chinese interpreters from the United in Speech co-op!

As a reminder, the co-op is offering FREE interpretation services in 5 different languages to community organizations! https://t.co/cOrglkGxvk

[Asian American Federation @AAFederation]

We were at @wearemalikah's Eid festival on Saturday sharing resources with the Astoria community like red cards and our multilingual family preparedness guide. Thank you to everyone who stopped by!

[Nicholas Nehamas @NickNehamas]

NEWS: Trump is methodically stripping immigrants — including many with legal status — of their ability to function in daily life, cutting them off from everything from jobs to day-care subsidies. The goal is to transform how welcoming the U.S. is to immigrants + their families.

[Nicholas Nehamas @NickNehamas]

Full, gift link story here with colleagues @mirjordan, @CoralMDavenport, @Haleaziz, @lydiadepillis and @KannoYoungs
https://t.co/VKEXMHrvDA

[Asian American Federation @AAFederation]

Tye Leung Schulze was the first Chinese woman hired by the federal government. Her job? Translating for Chinese immigrants detained on Angel Island. She helped them navigate an immigration system designed to keep them out, offering compassion and understanding.

[Asian American Federation @AAFederation]

Who was Tye Leung Schulze? This #AAPIHM, as immigrants navigate unfair systems and racist policies, often in a language they don't understand, how can we honor Shchulze's legacy and ensure access and dignity for everyone?

[Asian American Federation @AAFederation]

We had a great advocacy day with our members speaking with City Council about RISE—our legal services network for Asian immigrants!

The RISE network coordinates multilingual legal support for Asian NYers all across the city so that our families can get the help they need.

[The City Reporter @THECITYNY]

Our team spent months tracking hundreds of street arrests by ICE across the New York region through federal court records. Here’s what we found: 🧵

https://t.co/M8Yq5FnL5c

[Minkwon Center (민권센터) @MinKwonCenter]

Dear MinKwon Community, we are excited to announce that Yoon Ji Kim has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the MinKwon Center for Community Action, effective June 1, 2026.

[Homecrest Community Services (HCS) @HCS_Homecrest]

The EBC secured $30M in the NYS budget for AAPI communities! Thank you to co-leads @cacf and @AAFederation, and champions Sen. @LiuNewYork & AM @graceleefornyc for fighting for these resources alongside @GovKathyHochul, Leader @AndreaSCousins, & Speaker Heastie.

[Asian American Federation @AAFederation]

After months of dedicated advocacy co-led by @cacf and AAF, we're excited to announce that the Equity Budget Coalition has secured $30 million dollars for AAPI communities in this year's New York State Budget!

Read our full statement: https://t.co/gdvnhQrByu

[Minkwon Center (민권센터) @MinKwonCenter]

You don't have to heal in silence. KAFSC is here to help. 💜

#KoreanHealthCoalition #MentalHealth #정신건강 ##가정폭력예방 #Domesticviolenceawareness

[Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York @kcsnewyork]

It’s okay to not be okay — but it’s better to talk about it. 💙

Did you know that 49% of first-generation Korean Americans report suffering from depression, yet only 17% seek mental health services? That gap matters — and you matter.

[AAANY @ArabAmericanNY]

Eid al-Adha Mubarak from AAANY. 🌙✨
May this blessed holiday bring peace, faith, and joy to you and your loved ones.

Please note: AAANY Main Office and Brooklyn Satellite will be closed from May 27 to May 29, 2026 in observance of Eid al-Adha.

[Council Member Linda Lee @CMLindaLee]

Earlier this week, @voteshekar and I hosted our third annual Ascent summit to commemorate AAPI Heritage Month. As we highlight the strength, influence, & leadership of our communities, it was a pleasure to unite a coalition of leaders who have expanded our impact across our city.

[Council Member Linda Lee @CMLindaLee]

This event would not have been possible without our host @LincolnCenter and our sponsors: @Delta , Metropolitan Park, @AAFederation @WeilGotshal Groombridge Wu Baughman & Stone LLP, and @CAIPAMSO!

[Asian American Federation @AAFederation]

Dalip Singh Saund was the first Asian, Indian, Punjabi & Sikh American elected to Congress. But before he made history with his election, he already made his mark by advocating for the Luce-Celler Act—an act that made it possible for Indians and Filipinos to become US citizens.

[Asian American Federation @AAFederation]

Who was Dalip Singh Saund? How did he help break barriers for not just his own community but hundreds of thousands of other Asian Americans? In today's era of xenophobia and discrimination against immigrants, what can we learn from his advocacy?