Michigan – “We are immensely grateful to AA4D and CAPA21 for their generous support. This $50,000 grant will significantly enhance our efforts to engage and mobilize the Asian Pacific American community in the upcoming election. Our primary focus will be on expanding our field operations and amplifying our digital media presence. By creating and distributing targeted digital content, we aim to increase voter turnout and ensure that our community’s voice is heard loud and clear in the fight to re-elect President Biden and defeat Donald Trump.” – Mengyun Lin, Program Director, APIA Vote – Michigan Action
“The conviction of Donald Trump is a victory for the rule of law, but the fight to preserve American democracy is far from over. In Michigan white supremacy, Christian nationalism and billionaire funders for the extreme right remain powerful forces, and our state stands on the edge of knife towards either re-electing a stable and experienced leader or a convicted felon with dictatorial aspirations. The work of Rising Voices and other Asian American organizations in Michigan is essential to activating a margin of victory for democracy in November, and the support given by funders must power the engine for our crucial work to ensure our state remains on the right side of history.” – Jasmine Rivera, Co-Executive Director of Rising Voices, Michigan.
Pennsylvania – “We know a second Trump administration would be a nightmare both for our communities and for our ability to build long term Asian American political power across the Commonwealth. Our focus is on securing API support for Joe Biden to prevent a return of Trump’s divisive agenda. With your support, we plan to expand our multilingual phone banking program from 15 to 22 languages, scale our mail and digital program across the state, and knock on over half a million doors in target strategic areas like Allegheny County and the Philadelphia suburbs. While Trump’s recent conviction on felony charges marks a significant milestone, our work is far from over. Your support remains our greatest asset. Thank you for standing with us in solidarity and for resourcing our work!” – Suhee You, API PA
Wisconsin – “We will continue to advance dynamic grassroots campaigns that speak to urgent needs around ending incarceration and deportation, and have the hard conversations with our people about what it takes to create the conditions for these campaigns to be successful. AA4D’s support will help us work toward that future while empowering voters in Wisconsin to turn grief and righteous anger into the unyielding foundations of a true democracy in this country. One that amplifies and carries out the will of The People.” – Mahnker Dahnweih, Freedom Action Now.
“We are excited to partner with AAD4/CAPA21 on this media project to educate, inform, and activate progressive Southeast Asian communities to participate in this upcoming presidential election. This partnership will allow us to influence Southeast Asian voters and encourage them to vote for leaders who care about our communities’ health and wellness.” Kabzuag Vaj – Southeast Asian Action
Arizona – “AZ AANHPI Advocates will use funding from AA4D/CAPA 21 to establish anti-Trump digital ads targeting AANHPI voters statewide. Trump’s presidency would be detrimental to an inclusive democracy. His divisive anti-immigrant sentiment only harms our communities and ignores the greater picture of global solidarity during these times of climate and economic crises. We must send a message that MAGA Trumpism has no place in our nation who takes pride in being the melting pot of the world.” -AZ AANHPI Advocates
North Carolina – “NCAAT in Action will use this grant award to aid our efforts in scaling and leading the largest field program targeting Asian Americans in North Carolina. This work, along with our multilingual statewide outreach and voter education efforts, will boost democratic participation among Asian Americans and critically impact the 2024 election cycle. “ – Chavi Koneru, NCAAT in Action.
PIVOT: The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization “PIVOT is pleased to see that the rule of law still applies to Donald Trump and happy that he is being held accountable for his action. However, Trump’s response to his conviction shows that he is incorrigibly committed to the idea that he is above the law and that he is more than wiling to overturn American democracy to benefit himself. PIVOT is committed to defeating Trump and protecting democracy in the November election through our work on the ground and through various media activities. We are grateful to AA4D and its donors for supporting our efforts.” – Dr.Tung Nguyen, PIVOT
Note: We are still awaiting statements from AAAF in GA and One APIA Nevada.
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