Asian Americans Advancing Justice

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago is a community and social services organization providing collective advocacy, grassroots organizing, civic engagement, and leadership development. It equips community members with bystander intervention strategies to address anti-Asian hate and harassment, while connecting communities through city, state, and national coalitions. The organization mobilizes year-round for racial equity and develops grassroots leaders through programs including KINETIC, I Speak Power, and A Just Chi. KINETIC focuses on civic leadership for Chicago high school English language learner youth. Its work also includes voter empowerment activities, educational candidate forums, and community rallies addressing issues affecting Asian American and immigrant communities. The organization serves Chicago and participates in broader Illinois and national advocacy efforts.