Upcoming Events
Asian American Voices: The Deciding Margin
Join us for "Asian American Voices: The Deciding Margin," during Texas Tribune Festival, co-hosted by Asian Texans for Justice & Rise AAPI. Hear from AAPI leaders on the challenges & contributions of Asian Texans in state politics. Don't miss it! Register at bit.ly/aavoicesevent
Breaking Barriers: AAPI Reproductive Justice Workshop & Healing Circle
Join us for an empowering event dedicated to Reproductive Justice 101 and navigating conversations about reproductive rights. As we mark the end of Roe v Wade, this training aims to equip advocates, nonprofit workers, and community members with the tools to drive meaningful change. Dinner will be provided, followed by a Healing Circle where we'll address the complexities of AAPI women's experiences within the healthcare system.
Reproductive Training is conducted by NAPAWF (visit www.napawf.org to find out more).
Agenda:
Training: 4:00 - 6:00 PM (open to advocates and nonprofit workers)
Dinner: 6:00 - 6:30 PM
Healing Circle: 6:30 - 7:30 PM (open to the public)
For more information, email contact@riseaapi.org.
Empowering Change: AAPI Climate Justice Town Hall
Experts, leaders, and officials gather to discuss the interconnectedness of climate, health and how it impacts the family. Focused specifically on the Asian American Pacific Islander community, this event fosters dialogue, awareness, and impactful solutions for a more resilient, equitable future. Join us as we advocate for a greener, healthier tomorrow that embraces diversity and inclusivity.
Dinner will be served.
Speakers:
Fort Bend County Judge KP George
State Representative Gene Wu (House District 137)
State Representative Suleman Lalani (House District 76)
Amatullah Contractor - Emgage
Dr. Helen Shih - Rise AAPI
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/804254114707?aff=oddtdtcreator
Host Organizations: Rise AAPI and Air Alliance Houston
Co-sponsoring Organizations: Emgage Action, Indian American Impact, NAKASEC Action Fund Texas, Environmental Defense Fund
2023 Southwest Houston and AAPI Candidate Forum
Please join us and supporting community organizations
on October 15 for our 2023 Houston Candidate Forum!
Meet candidates for Houston Mayor, Controller, and City Council
and discuss issues most important to you and your community.
We appreciate your RSVP. Light refreshments will be provided.
Sunday, October 15th
Doors open at 3:00 pm
Forum: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Reunion Hall, BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus
6500 Rookin St, Houston TX 77074
RSVP: bit.ly/swaapiforum2023
Virtual Grassroots Training: "State Legislatures 101: How They Work and How You Can Make an Impact"
In 2023, state legislatures across the United States passed some of the harmful laws on alien land laws, anti-LGBTQ, and anti-abortion in recent memory. Immigrant communities are among the most directly affected by such legislation. Have you ever wondered how state legislatures work and how you can fight back against these bills? Join us for a virtual civic engagement training on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 4pm ET/1pm PT. This training aims to educate how you can make an impact in the state legislative process and have a say at the decision-making table. We will use the case example of Texas and Louisiana, where our multi-ethnic coalition powered by ordinary citizens helped defeat alien land law bills, and mobilize members to action on similar legislation around the country.
This event is co-hosted by the National Iranian American Council (NIAC), Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC), National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), and Asian Texans for Justice.
Building Safer Communities: A Town Hall on Gun Violence Prevention
Join us for "Building Safer Communities: A Town Hall on Gun Violence Prevention," a powerful and vital event where healthcare experts, community leaders, and elected officials will come together to discuss the intersectionality of gun violence, healthcare, and domestic violence within the Asian American community.
Sign up for your free ticket at bit.ly/3K7ywWd.
Program Speakers:
Milan Narayan, School Shooting Survivor
Congressman Al Green
Rep. Gene Wu
Rep. Suleman Lalani
Rep. Ann Johnson
Dr. Bindi Naik-Mathuria, Pediatric Surgeon, Baylor College of Medicine
Dr. Bich-May Nguyen, Board Member, Doctors for America
Swati Narayan, Houston Director of AAPI Community Safety & Belonging, Daya
Co-sponsors: IA Impact, Emgage Action, Daya, UCA, Emerging Voters
For more information email contact@riseaapi.org.
Rise AAPI Kickoff Event
Join us on July 21 at 6.30pm CT for a discussion about the work being done to unite, organize and support the AAPI community in Texas.
RSVP at contact@riseaapi.org
