Asian Americans for Democracy Power Hour with Leaders in Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada

Asian Americans for Democracy (AA4D) hosted a conversation on September 4, 2024 on the importance of the upcoming election and strategies for mobilizing Asian American, Native, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) voters. The conversation featured:

Moderator:
Eddie Wong, editor, East Wind ezine and AA4D co-leader

Speakers:
Aisha Yaqoob Mahmood & Ashna Khanna, Asian American Advocacy Fund
Chavi Khanna Koneru, North Carolina Asian Americans Together In Action
May Tiwamangkala, Arizona AANHPI Advocates
Eric Jeng, One APIA Nevada

Special Guest:
Tamlyn Tomita, Actress/Activist, Chair of CAPA21, & AA4D Co-Leader

AANHPI voters are key in swing states like North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, and Nevada. Panelists highlighted the need for multi-language outreach, voter education, and targeted campaigns to address issues like voter suppression and economic justice. They emphasized the importance of engaging young voters and building long-term community organizing efforts.

To learn more about AA4D, visit:
https://asianamericans4democracy.org/

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