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AAPI Victory Fund Congratulates Andrew Yang on a Campaign Well-Run After Concession Announcement, Rebukes Media for Perpetuating “Foreigner” Trope
WASHINGTON — Today, AAPI Victory Fund released a statement congratulating New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang on his well-fought campaign and rebuking mainstream media for positioning candidate Yang as a token “foreigner.” While the AAPI community is no...
At the Start of AAPI Heritage Month, the AAPI Victory Fund Endorses Andrew Yang for New York City Mayor
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, during the first week of AAPI Heritage Month, the largest AAPI electoral entity, the AAPI Victory Fund, endorses Andrew Yang to become the next Mayor of the city of New York. AAPI’s represent 18% of New York’s population but have largely...
AAPI Victory Fund Congratulates Dr. Vivek Murthy on His Confirmation as U.S. Surgeon General
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, in a 57-43 vote, the U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Vivek Murthy as U.S. Surgeon General. Dr. Murthy has previously served as Surgeon General under President Obama and was a top health adviser to the Biden-Harris campaign and a co-chair of the...
AAPI Victory Fund Announces Rising Star Mayoral Endorsements for Greater AAPI Representation in Cities
WASHINGTON - Today, AAPI Victory Fund endorses two Asian American mayoral candidates, Michelle Wu (Boston) and Aftab Pureval (Cincinnati), as its inaugural Rising Star endorsements. It is more important than ever for diverse leadership across local, state and federal...
AAPI Victory Fund Congratulates Katherine Tai on her Confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative
Tai is the first woman of color to lead the agency WASHINGTON - Yesterday, in a 98-0 vote, the U.S. Senate confirmed Katherine Tai as U.S. Trade Representative. Tai is the first AAPI member of President Biden’s Cabinet. In November, the AAPI Victory Fund recommended...
AAPI Victory Fund and AAPI Progressive Action Call for Healing and Allyship After Atlanta Killings
WASHINGTON - The killings of Asian American women in Atlanta last evening have the AAPI community reeling in collective shock and horror. We mourn for the senseless loss of life and for their loved ones. The AAPI community is all too familiar with acts of hate and...