April 30, 2025
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago and the Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment Coalition (PAVE)
Springfield, Illinois
On Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago and the Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment Coalition (PAVE) will host its 12th annual Asian American Action Day (AAA Day) in Springfield, Illinois. This year, our theme is “Sanctuary for All.” The PAVE Coalition consists of 19 Asian American advocacy and direct service organizations in the Chicagoland area including JACL Chicago. Founded in 2011, the PAVE Coalition focuses on increasing voter turnout and civic participation among Asian Americans and improving the lives of Asian Americans through advocacy and policy change. In 2012, PAVE held the first Asian American Advocacy Day and launched the Asian American Caucus in Springfield. Policy is passed through stories. AAA Day gives us the opportunity to share our personal stories with elected officials and bring our demands to the forefront! Asian Americans are the fastest growing racial demographic in Chicago and AAA Day is an important day to talk to state legislators about the 2025 PAVE Legislative Agenda, which includes: Fund Immigrant Services; Increase Access to Justice; Establish Cultural & Religious Calendar; Fund Inclusive History; Protect Sanctuary Cities.
Reach out to JACL Chicago Program Director Rebecca Ozaki (rebecca@jaclchicago.org) if you would like more information to attend with JACL Chicago. Please register by April 23rd: http://bit.ly/AAADay2025.