In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re celebrating those who have made a difference in our communities. Here are 11 organizations led and founded by API trailblazers that are focused on providing support to API groups in greater Los Angeles, as well as nationwide.
- Asian Americans with Disabilities Initiative (AADI)
A youth-led nonprofit organization, AADI is committed to bringing more visibility towards the intersection of disability and Asian American identity. They focus on fostering education and community with events that platform disabled Asian American leaders. Princeton undergraduate student Jennifer Lee is the Founder and Executive Director of AADI. After a June 2020 diagnosis with Crohn’s disease, coupled with the surge in anti-Asian racism happening in the United States, Lee founded AADI in July 2021 with a mission of championing intersectionality through a focus on both disability and Asian American issues. AADI is currently hiring for two positions, Graphic Designer and Social Media Researcher, and if you want to get involved, otherwise, you can sign up on their website here for email updates, opportunities and resources.
- API EQUALITY-LA: Asians and Pacific Islanders for LGBTQ Equality
API EQUALITY-LA has a mission of empowering our communities to help foster an equitable society, with a focus on championing LGBTQ+ rights as well as furthering racial and social justice. The organization’s current campaign centers on implementing affirmative mental health and wellness care for API LGBTQ+ community. In the past, they co-organized the May Day Trans Queer Contingent, established the (Indi)Visible Campaign Photo Campaign and participated in Trans Allyship Teach-Ins. They have a number of other programs highlighted on their…
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