Members of the NYC Language Justice Collaborative Condemn President Trump’s Executive Order Mandating English as the Official Language of the United States
This policy threatens to marginalize 2.5 million New Yorkers who are not fluent in English but are proficient in other languages. New York, NY — The members of the Language Justice Collaborative (LJC), namely, New York Immigration Coalition, Asian American Federation,
AAF Statement on the Signing of H.R. 29 into Law
This law expands the list of offenses that can lead to immigrants being detained and deported without due process, including minor crimes like shoplifting and fare evasion. On January 29, President Trump signed H.R. 29 into law, also known as the
Statement from the AAPI Equity Budget Coalition on Governor’s Kathy Hochul’s Executive Budget
After months of tireless advocacy to secure funding for New York’s AAPI community in the Governor’s FY 25-26 budget, we are deeply disappointed that no dedicated funding has been earmarked for the AAPI Equity Budget Coalition for FY 25-26. This
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
