AdvancingJusticeConf

National affiliation of five leading organizations advocating for the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and other underserved communities

[Advancing Justice - AAJC @AAAJ_AAJC]

Today is the first anniversary of #BloodySunday since the passing of John Lewis. 56 years ago, Lewis led 600+ civil rights marchers & suffered a severe injury fighting for the right to vote. We must honor his legacy by continuing his work to create a democracy that works for all.

[AdvancingJusticeConf @JusticeConf]

Thank you to all who joined, presented, sponsored, & staffed the #JusticeConf19! We hope you were as inspired as we were by the speakers, our discussions, & our actions. Check out the photo high lights on our FB! Please Tag & Share
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From all of us at Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta, Thank you all for joining us at our 2019 Advancing Justice Conference!

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[John C. Yang @johncyangdc]

Fitting closing session on immigrant justice led by Reshma Shamasunder ⁦@AAAJ_LA⁩. #JusticeConf19 #RoadMapTo2020

[Advancing Justice - AAJC @AAAJ_AAJC]

Survivors often fear reaching out for help, and survivors who are immigrants face unique challenges. @apigbv #JusticeConf19

[Advancing Justice Southern California @ajsocal_]

Immigrant survivors are afraid to reach out to the police for help because of their status. This is not ok. #justiceconf19 #Roadmapto2020

[Advancing Justice Southern California @ajsocal_]

.@UNITEDWEDREAM ED Cristina Jiménez talking about the importance of empowering young people to share their stories and raise consciousness about the undocumented and immigrant community.
#JusticeConf19 #Roadmapto2020

[Advancing Justice - AAJC @AAAJ_AAJC]

Creating a space for the community helped empower those who are undocumented find their voice. Thanks for all you do, @UNITEDWEDREAM and to @CrisAlexJimenez for being here for #JusticeConf19!

[Namira Islam @namirari]

Grateful to the #JusticeConf19 @JusticeConf team for holding this space beautifully and putting me in company with @Aarti_Kohli @EdAhmedMitchell @DarakshanRaja @ramla_sahid and all the amazing conference attendees today and yesterday. Onward. 💗

[AdvancingJusticeConf @JusticeConf]

Un Jung of Resilience Archives discusses that it's okay to have multiple identities, and incorporating that into the personal stories that we share to others. How do we talk to our families and others about our layered experiences? #JusticeConf19 #RoadMapTo2020

[AdvancingJusticeConf @JusticeConf]

Addressing poverty in AAPI communities and neighborhoods at break out session #JusticeConf19 #RoadMapto2020

[AdvancingJusticeConf @JusticeConf]

Breakout group discusses Language Access at the Ballot Box at #JusticeConf19 #RoadMapto2020

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Breakout groups discuss the barriers facing their community regarding the census. #JusticeConf19 #RoadMapTo2020

[Advancing Justice Southern California @ajsocal_]

One of our Impact Litigation Attorneys, Chris, discusses the intersection of visa categories and human trafficking in "Human Trafficking in the API Community". #JusticeConf19 #RoadMapTo2020

[AdvancingJusticeATL @AAAJ_Atlanta]

Tell us your life story in 5 words - Relationship Building with Allies in a Digital World #JusticeConf19 #RoadMapTo2020

[AdvancingJusticeConf @JusticeConf]

"Who are the Chinese Tea Party and what attributed to their rise?" is being discussed in Organizing Against the Chinese Tea Party. (Answer: more educated, more wealthy Chinese immigrants who have more recently immigrated to the US) #JusticeConf19 #RoadMapTo2020

[AdvancingJustice|Chi @AAAJ_Chicago]

It is in ALL of our self-interests to end white supremacy and work toward a future where we’re all liberated. @MuslimARC @namirari #JusticeConf19

[AdvancingJusticeConf @JusticeConf]

In response to how to speak to the older generation, @ramla_sahid told the audience to "Have faith in people. Believe that they can get there to understand someone else's life experience." #JusticeConf19

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.@Aarti_Kohli leading a much-needed conversation on challenging Islamophobia and Anti-Blackness at #JusticeConf19 #RoadMapTo2020