AAF Statement on the Results of the 2024 Election
Now that we know the results of this consequential election, we want to send a heartfelt message of solidarity to everyone in our community—our dedicated members, our community, steadfast supporters, and committed staff. In New York State, where there are over
AAF Statement on New York State’s Historic Investment in AAPI Communities
As proud co-leaders of the 130+ member AAPI Equity Budget Coalition, the Asian American Federation is thrilled that $30 million dollars have been restored to support AAPI communities in the New York State Budget. As our communities have historically been
AAF Mourns Win Rozario, Bangladeshi New Yorker Killed by NYPD
The Asian American Federation (AAF) joins the Bangladeshi community in New York City, and especially Ozone Park, in mourning the death of Win Rozario. A 19-year-old Bangladeshi New Yorker, Win Rozario was experiencing a mental health crisis and called 911
AAF Statement on “Middle Eastern or North African” Census Category
The Asian American Federation (AAF), as the sole Census Information Center for the Asian community in the Northeast, celebrates a significant milestone in the U.S. Census: the inclusion of new response options for ‘Middle Eastern or North African’ (MENA) and
AAF Statement on Governor Hochul’s Comprehensive Plan to Fix New York’s Continuum of Mental Health Care
On behalf of the Asian American Federation (AAF), we applaud Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent proposals outlined in the State of the State address to enhance mental health services for all New Yorkers. The commitment to invest $60 million in capital
AAF Statement on the Proposed New York City Budget Cuts
The pandemic and the anti-Asian hate have left deep scars on Asian New Yorkers, many of whom continue to struggle to make ends meet in a City where one in six of us live below the poverty line. Now,
AAF Statement on the Impact of the Middle East Crisis on Local Communities
The Asian American Federation (AAF) and our Hope Against Hate partners are heartbroken by the tragic events unfolding in the Middle East. We mourn the unspeakable loss of life and destruction under these terrible circumstances; we acknowledge the suffering of
AAF Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
For 50 years, Roe v. Wade protected a woman’s right to make personal decisions about the health of her body and the right that is available to all of us – choosing how to live our lives. The Supreme Court
Celebrating the First Juneteenth National Independence Day June 19, 2021
On this first Juneteenth National Independence Day, we stand in solidarity with our Black siblings to commemorate this historic occasion, but also to reflect on the sad legacy of slavery in our country. We appreciate the hard fought gains in
AAF Joins Communities Across America in Mourning the Senseless Loss of Life
AAF is heartbroken to learn of the murder of eight workers in Indianapolis, at a FedEx facility where 90 percent of the employees are Sikh. Included in the eight dead, were four Sikh members of our own pan-Asian community. We mourn
