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Mark your calendars for new updates to #NewAmericanLeaders’ 2025 training calendar! 📣 Designed by New Americans, our curriculum shows trainees how to message, fundraise, and embrace one’s heritage to become a successful candidate. 🚀Get started today at
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“Superman, like the nation that created him, contains many contradictory stories, but the question that all of us always must face is: Which ones will we listen to?”. Junot Díaz on the complexities of Superman's immigrant background via the @nytimes.
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Celebrating America means celebrating immigrants ❤️ New Americans show up for our democracy through their courage, leadership, and commitment to justice. Today, we celebrate the dedication of our alumni to building a country that truly works for all of us! 🎆 #DemocracyNeedsUs
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We closed out June with our #NewAmericanHeroAwards Honorees Phoenix City Councilwoman @AnnaHernandezAZ and Georgia State Representative @ruwaromman! 🥳 In these times, they remind us that New Americans have the power to step and shape the democracy our communities deserve.
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“I was 6 years old when I first marched for immigrant rights in downtown Los Angeles. Marching alongside immigrant families, I learned at an early age what it meant to petition one’s government,” opines New American Leaders Board Member @christianarana.
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Aaaaand the 2025 #NewAmericanHeroAwards are finally here! 🎉 We’re thrilled to be honoring Georgia State Representative @ruwaromman and her efforts to tackle local, state and federal public policy issues. Let us know how Ruwa inspires you! ✨
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Our long awaited 2025 #NewAmericanHeroAwards are here! 🌟. We’ll be honoring Phoenix City Councilwoman @AnnaHernandezAZ for her work and unwavering commitment to her community. Let us know how Anna inspires you ⬇️ #DemocracyNeedsUs
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Today, we commemorate #Juneteenth ✊🏾✊🏿✊🏼This historic day is a reminder that in order to truly advance Black freedom and liberation, we must end racism and systemic oppression. Nobody is free until all of us are free!
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RT @DirtroadOrg: The application for our Summer Cohorts is officially OPEN! 🎉👏🔥. Are you a rural leader thinking about running for office?….
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Lead a more inclusive democracy as one of our board members! 📢💪🏾 At @NewAmericanLd and @NALActionFund we’re seeking candidates who are committed to building power in immigrant and BIPOC communities. Apply by Friday, June 27th! Learn more at
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In solidarity and with love to our immigrant and New American family on every block, street and road of these United States 🇺🇸 🤍#ImmigrantHeritageMonth #DemocracyNeedsImmigrants #PeopleLikeUs
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Congratulations to our 2017 alumna @GinaOrtizJones on this historic win! 💪🏾❤️ After taking office, Gina will become the first Asian American female mayor of a major city in Texas and San Antonio's first mayor from the LGBTQ community.
Thank you, San Antonio! We won this together. I am grateful for the trust you have placed in me, and I look forward to being a mayor for all San Antonians. Thank you to my team, our volunteers, a strong coalition of unions and organizations, and everyone who helped get the
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“The most foundational of civic leadership is at the local level, where you can make the most impact. All of this is critical and is often overlooked," NAL CEO @ghidadagher told @Brookethenews with @The_NewArab.
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This #ImmigrantHeritageMonth, we celebrate 15 years of our New American movement. With over 1,880 dedicated leaders trained, we know that we have what it takes to keep fighting for the democracy our communities deserve. 🌟Get involved at
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“I never thought I would be in politics, but I continued to see all these gaps and felt the urgency to run,” said CO State Representative and 2022 alumna Elizabeth Velasco. More from @meganululani about our movement to build a more inclusive democracy ⬇️.
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As the first Vietnamese American woman on the Pinole Planning Commission in California, our 2024 alumna Trúc Christy Lâm-Julian reflects on how her identity shapes her relationships and roles in the community 🤍🌱 Read more by @hauchu ⬇️.
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We’re pleased to announce that we've earned a Four-Star Rating from @CharityNav, the nation’s largest charity evaluator! 🌟 This milestone wouldn't be possible without supporters like you. Your trust helps us make a difference for New Americans! ❤️
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