MoCo Progressive Asian American Network

A 6-year-old boy was murdered and his mother nearly so in Illinois because their landlord targeted them for being Palestinian Muslim. #stopthehate

MoCoPAAN joined AAPI organizations from around the country in DC for the 2nd #AAPIAgainstGunViolence convening to hear impact stories and learn about organizing efforts and research. Thank you sponsors: @MomsRising @aapialliance @CAAsanfrancisco @NewtownAction @HopeAndHealFund

We have teamed up with @ajsocal_ @AAPIEquity @APCF @cscla_info @GoldHouseCo @StandwithAAs @StopAAPIHate to raise funds for the victims and families of the Monterey Park tragedy. Please consider donating and sharing the fundraiser. gofundme.com/f/monterey-par…

📢#HalfMoonBay needs your support! The #HMBvictimsfund provides direct relief to individuals impacted by the #HalfMoonBayShooting. 100% of proceeds will go towards survivors and surviving families. 💛Donate now: bit.ly/3XZxOP5 💛Get support: bit.ly/3j4pGhJ

In light of the rise of antisemitism locally and nationally, the community is gathering in solidarity to light the Hanukkah Menorah all this week and bring light to the darkness. Date: December 18-25 @ 8 pm Location: Walt Whitman High School

Join us this Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Grand Hyatt Washington (Constitutional Ballroom) to support Affirmative Action with students and civil rights organizations. Reach out to Janelle Wong for more information. Contact info in our bio.

We mourn the loss of those who were murdered 10 years ago today at the Sikh Temple of WI in Oak Creek. We are reminded that hate does not have a place in our country and we must continue to work together for a more inclusive future for all. #RememberingOakCreek #StopAAPIhate

As we approach the 10th Annual Oak Creek Sikh Memorial Anniversary, please join tomorrow's forum on healing from hate and protecting places of worship. Register at interfaithconference.org/ticket-info/5 #RememberingOakCreek #StopAAPIhate

MoCoPAAN is pleased to share that lawsuit opposing admissions reforms to increase access to magnet schools with the false charge of discrimination against Asian Americans has been dismissed naacpldf.org/.../motion-to-… Read our legal counsel's statement here:naacpldf.org/press-release/…

#BREAKING: A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Montgomery County schools race-neutral admissions policies that aim to provide greater access to critical educational opportunities for Black, Latino, underserved Asian American, and other disadvantaged students.

Case Dismissed! "Thankfully this lawsuit was unsuccessful, like others by PLF and their cohorts, in trying to use Asian Americans as a racial wedge and denying a fair opportunity to all students from communities of color..." – Niyati Shah bit.ly/MoCoCaseDismis…

So proud to represent @naacp_pcmd @casaforall @identityyouthmd @mocopaan1 @aalead @bajusa as amici curiae advancing equal access to education with my colleagues at @NAACP_LDF @aaaj_aajc @latinojustice & @BallardSpahrLLP

“Race-neutral admissions policies, like those in Montgomery County, better position public schools provide a robust and diverse experience and to offer an equal opportunity for all students to succeed.” - @MsTurnageYoung naacpldf.org/press-release/…

Today's commentary: The founders of a new Asian American voter empowerment group urge political outreach to Maryland's diverse communities — and share candidates’ responses to a new questionnaire. marylandmatters.org/2022/07/12/opi…

@MoCoPAAN1 volunteers published this commentary - our votes matter and we can be an important progressive force in MD!

As people who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, AAPI, immigrants, women, and/or LGBTQIA+, we have gone too long without seeing our experiences reflected by the news and media that now constantly surrounds us. The children of this generation and future generations deserve.

Communities of color, especially Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and low-income immigrant workers and business owners, have been especially hard hit by both the economic fallout of this health crisis. We can do better. #MoCoPAAN #UnityMarch2022

Join us on June 25, 2022. Sign up to march with us in Washington D.C. Link in bio. #UnityMarch2022

A fundamental practice of our democracy is our right to vote, a right for which Black organizers in the civil rights movement fought & died. AAPI & POC too often face great barriers to accessing our democracy. We must ensure that this right is not only defended but strengthened.

@MoCoPAAN1 members @ProfJanelleWong #JamieLok @rossinaliu proud to support @aalead & @RoboVohra in their work supporting underserved Asian Pacific American youth with educational empowerment, identity development, and leadership opportunities!