Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance
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The first ever statewide civil rights organization and political home for Asian Pacific Islanders in Pennsylvania, led by and for our communities.
Pennsylvania
Joined April 2020
Philadelphia's Chinatown has been here for 150+ years. Our communities have been here protecting, supporting, and welcoming people for over 150 years. And for the last 2.5 years, we have been fighting to save it. Chinatown is safe for now - and we want to thank you.
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Happy September! Have you registered to attend our Philadelphia General Meeting on Thursday, September 11th at 7 pm? With less than 100 days before Election Day, join us to stay updated, share your concerns, and gather in community over delicious food!
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We wish you a happy Ganesh Chaturthi! Today, Hindus celebrate Ganesha, the god of new beginnings and the remover of obstacles. We’re wishing for obstacles to be removed on our path to building a better world, and celebrating the people who work to achieve this brighter future.
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We are so proud of our fellows and volunteers for sharing information in 9 languages about immigration rights! We’re making sure this information is accessible to everyone and helping people be safe and prepared. #Immigration #ImmigrantJustice #KnowYourRights #LangaugeAccess
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Join us on August 28 in Harrisburg for our monthly community check-in! It's a space to reconnect, recharge, and recommit to the work we’re doing within our Asian American communities. Food will be served! RSVP at ! We hope to see you there!
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He was someone’s family member, friend, neighbor - and we grieve for his life. Use this form to call your member of Congress now to demand they take action to shut down the Moshannon Valley Processing Center - lives are on the line.
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No one should be put in a life-or-death situation because of their citizenship status. But that’s exactly what’s happening in ICE custody. Chaofeng Ge was in custody for just five days at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center. He was awaiting an immigration hearing when he died.
ICE detainee found hanging in Moshannon shower room, was awaiting immigration hearing, officials say
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Join us for food, community, and updates on API PA’s work in Philadelphia on Thursday, August 14! As we navigate new challenges and attacks against our communities , let’s come together to build power and protect each other. Join us:
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Anou is a business owner and a pillar of our community in Germantown,. He is facing deportation to Laos, a country he left as a refugee when he was a child. We're coming together on Saturday to demand ICE release Anou and bring him home to his family.
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Chinatown deserves better. Our families, elders, and small businesses deserve leaders who act with urgency and fight for the people who call this neighborhood home.
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What’s worse? Local leaders like Councilmember Mark Squilla are saying we should just wait for the next election and hope that people change their mind about funding us when they're running for office- instead of fighting for our communities right now.
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Frustrated but not surprised: Donald Trump pulled funding for the Chinatown Stitch Project. This vital project was meant to reconnect a neighborhood and make our communities safer.
Over $150 million in federal funds taken from Chinatown Stitch project by Trump’s tax bill
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Let’s break the silence, name what we’re feeling, and support each other through it. Swipe through to learn more ➡️ and sign the petition here: #ClimateAnxiety #AAPIMentalHealth #MinorityMentalHealthMonth #EnvironmentalJustice #MentalHealth
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Climate anxiety is real and it’s showing up in Asian American communities in deep & unspoken ways. This Minority Mental Health Month, we’re shining a light on the toll of environmental injustice and the strength it takes to face an uncertain future while caring for our community.
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RT @aapinewjersey: Victoria Lee should be alive today. Read our statement with allies on the failure to secure a grand jury indictment aft….
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Join us on July 24 in Harrisburg for our monthly community check-in! It’s a space to reconnect, recharge, and recommit to the work we’re doing within our Asian American communities. Food will be served! RSVP at ! We hope to see you there!
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Join us in Harrisburg for a J4CH Welcome Session! You'll be able to learn what we’re fighting for, stay connected with ongoing efforts, and explore ways to take action with us. Sign up at and an organizer will follow up with more details.
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The 14th amendment has shaped justice in the U.S. and we will continue to fight to ensure everyone is safe and welcome here. Join us tomorrow for our Philadelphia member meeting at 7 PM to learn ways you can be involved in the fight for democracy! RSVP at
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In 1898, a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in regards to Wong Kim Ark's case established that regardless of your parents' immigration status or birth country, you were automatically a citizen if born in the United States.
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When Wong Kim Ark, a San Francisco-born Chinese American, was denied re-entry into the United States after a trip abroad, he challenged the government to recognize his citizenship and won. This solidified the true definition of birthright citizenship.
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Today is the 157th anniversary of the 14th amendment. The amendment guaranteed citizenship and citizenship rights to anyone who was born in the United States, but many debated over the amendment's wording and technicalities.
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