TAAS K–5 Teacher Residents Strive to Build Empathy and Belonging through AAPI Stories
We are proud to announce the launch of the Teach Asian American Stories (TAAS) K–5 Teacher Residency, a first-of-its-kind program designed to equip elementary educators with the knowledge, resources, and […]
SBS: Boonsong Thai
We’re grateful to all the local community businesses and organizations that support our work, whether by collaborating on AAPI-focused programming, spreading visibility and acceptance of AAPI culture, or supporting our […]
Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship
Since the 14th Amendment’s ratification 158 years ago, our Constitution has guaranteed the right of every baby to be born, bloom, and belong here. The Trump administration’s ham-fisted attacks on […]
The Stories We Teach, The Futures We Shape: Celebrating Educators & Community
“It has always been easier to erase a community than to reckon with its full humanity. Asian Americans know this. We were written out of textbooks long before DEI became […]
Court Grants Motion to Intervene in Voter Roll Lawsuit
NJ advocacy group takes stand against Trump birthright citizenship ban
Governor Sherrill Signs Immigrant Protection Bills
The three immigrant protection bills just signed into law will have real, immediate impact on the safety of our loved ones, including AAPI immigrant communities, and the security of all […]
Assembly Passes New Jersey Voting Rights Act
Trump Administration Lawsuit Demanding New Jersey’s Voter Rolls Threatens Voters of Color and Others
AAPI Panel Shares Advice on Entrepreneurship
Forging Solidarity in Palisades Park
PALISADES PARK, NJ – On February 7, Korean-speaking and Spanish-speaking volunteers met at the south end of Broad Avenue in Palisades Park to visit businesses together and share information on […]
Following ICE Raids, Neighbors Across NJ Gather to Support Palisades Park
PALISADES PARK, NJ – On January 31, an eager group of over 20 New Jersey residents gathered together to eat and shop along Broad Avenue in support of immigrant-owned small […]
CD-11 Candidates Call for Immigration Reform and Address Affordability in AAPI Forum
Who will best serve AAPI communities in Congress? That was the question on voters’ minds at a forum hosted by AAPI New Jersey, in partnership with other Asian American advocacy […]
Opinion: Gov. Murphy Must Meet the Moment and Stand Up for Immigrant Communities One Final Time
Justice for Victoria Coalition Applauds Step Forward in Reducing Deadly Use of Force in New Jersey
FORT LEE, NJ – The Justice for Victoria Coalition, a diverse group of Asian American organizations that came together to support community members and advocate for systemic change in the […]
NJ’s police deadly force policy may get mandatory review
New Jersey Educators Call On Legislative Leadership to Pass The Immigrant Trust Act
Teachers and educators from across New Jersey call on legislative leadership to increase protection for immigrant families and communities and move the Immigrant Trust Act (S3672/A4987) forward. Montclair, NJ – […]
Efforts to require Asian American history in schools after anti-Asian hate starting to pay off
Photos: Luminary Gala 2025
KIYC: Families of people who died during police encounters call for more transparency
Exit Polling Reveals AAPI Voters Favor Sherrill in NJ Election and Cite Cost of Living as Top Issue
Today, AAPI New Jersey (AAPI NJ) and the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) released the results of the nonpartisan, multilingual Asian American Exit Poll for the 2025 New Jersey […]
Advocates Applaud Union County’s Support Of The “Immigrant Trust Act” and Call On Lawmakers To Advance Bill
Advocates call on Senate President Scutari (LD22) to follow the lead of constituents and Union County leaders and advance the Immigrant Trust Act in the state legislature. ELIZABETH – On […]
Photos: Raas Garba 2025
Who Gets to Be an American? Teaching the 14th Amendment & Birthright Citizenship
When Congress ratified the Fourteenth Amendment in 1868, it enshrined birthright citizenship and equal protection into the Constitution. For Asian Americans, these principles became both a promise and a battleground. […]
