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A.R. Rahman’s live concert to support Kamala Harris’ historic candidacy
“With this performance, A.R. Rahman has added his voice to a chorus of leaders and artists who are standing up for progress and representation in America. This is more than just a musical event — it’s a call to action for our communities to engage and vote for the future we want to see.” — Shekar Narasimhan, AAPI Victory Fund Chairman
DESIMAX
October 2024
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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Neera Tanden, Dilawar Syed rally Indian American voters in Georgia
Comedian Jenny Yang, U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, the Honorable Dilawar Syed, former Center for American Progress CEO and President Neera Tanden joined AAPI Victory Fund as they successfully rallied hundreds of community leaders, local elected officials, and volunteers this past weekend to drive grassroots momentum for the Harris-Walz ticket and AAPI candidates in Georgia.
NRI PULSE
October 2024
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Asian American voters can make a big difference in tight elections
"To think of where we were six years ago, eight years ago, 10 years ago, I hate to say this, but we were barely on the map. And the understanding of who and what it means to be Asian in America was just not there in mainstream politics." — Linh Nguyễn, Executive Vice President & COO
NPR
October 2024
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Jayapal, AAPI Victory Fund mobilize Georgia voters for Harris
"This race could be the acid test for Vice President Kamala Harris, and Georgia is always a crucial state in national elections." — Shekar Narasimhan, AAPI Victory Fund Chairman
DIYA TV
October 2024
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AAPI Victory Fund, Jayapal, Rally GA Voters For Harris-Walz Ticket
AAPI Victory Fund, alongside Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Honorable Dilawar Syed, former Center for American Progress CEO Neera Tanden, and comedian Jenny Yang, successfully rallied hundreds of community leaders, local officials, and volunteers in the battleground state of Georgia to drive grassroots momentum for the Harris-Walz ticket and AAPI candidates.
INDIA WEST JOURNAL
October 2024
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AAPI Victory Fund Day of Action in Georgia for Harris-Walz Ticket
“This Day of Action showcases the strength and unity of the AAPI community here in Georgia and nationwide. The energy we saw today reflects our collective power. We are not just knocking on doors—we are opening doors to opportunity, equity, and representation for all.” — Shekar Narasimhan, chairman of the AAPI Victory Fund
NEW INDIA ABROAD
October 2024
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Harris looks to capitalize on momentum with Asian American voters
AAPI Victory Fund co-founder Shekar Narishaman said he has seen “very little” Trump campaign effort in swing states to win over Asian American voters.
“We’re not seeing it, so if it does exist it’s not in the places we are…they’re not willing to make the argument to AAPI voters on policy terms.”
THE HILL
September 2024
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Harris campaign elevates independent super PACs, others before final push
The Kamala Harris campaign sent a signal to deep-pocketed donors by blessing the work of 13 independent groups that could help elect the vice president over the final 50 days through advertising, registration or other voter mobilization efforts. They include AAPI Victory, which targets Asian voters
WASHINGTON POST
September 2024
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AAPI voters set to shape the 2024 election
“The AANHPI vote is very significant. I prefer actually, instead of saying that we are the margin of victory, to saying now that we are the reason for victory.” — Shekar Narasimhan, AAPI Victory Fund Chairman
ASAM NEWS
September 2024
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With Kamala Harris leading Democrats in US elections, Asian Americans take centre stage
“We are no longer the margin of victory. We are the reason for victory.” — Shekar Narasimhan, Founder & Chairman AAPI VF
“When she came to visit me at the last in-person DNC meeting in San Francisco in 2019, I told her that in my lifetime, I wanted to see an Asian-American president. This year, that prayer is going to come true.” — Bel Leong-Hong, Co-Founder AAPI VF
STRAITS TIMES
August 2024
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Democrats feel momentum going into the party convention
“It is allowing us to expand the map and expand the electorate. We now have many paths to victory.” — Shekar Narasimhan, Founder & Chairman AAPI VF
“We know that we have political power ... the world is going to see that the Asian American community has that as well.” — Joe Nguyễn, President & CEO AAPI VF
ASAM NEWS
August 2024
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Beanie Sigel & Wayno Aim To Inspire New Voters Ahead Of 2024 Election
Beanie Sigel, Wayno and Executive Vice President & COO Linh Nguyễn held meetings with an intimate group of influencers from various industries as well as Asian-American and Muslim-American backgrounds.
"The goal was actually to educate the people," Sigel says. "Your voice does matter."
iHeart
August 2024
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‘Her extraordinary origin story could help expand the base’: Diverse donors race to help Harris make history
Shekar Narasimhan (chairman of the AAPI Victory Fund political action committee) said a broad array of Asian Americans “are coming out of the woodwork” for Harris. “This breadth of her extraordinary origin story could expand the base.”
CNN
July 2024
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Asian Americans move quickly to endorse Kamala Harris
“We will fight with all of our might to make her [Kamala Harris] the first South Asian and Black woman ever to serve as President of the United States.”
— Shekar Narasimhan, Chairman and Founder, and Joe Nguyễn, President and CEO, AAPI Victory FundASAM NEWS
July 2024
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With Kamala Harris, wave of excitement sweeps through Asian-American community
Narasimhan, the chairman and founder of the AAPI Victory Fund, one of the first of its kind super Political Action Committees (PACs) that supports Asian American candidates, said that this energy had come from a deep conviction that representation mattered.
HINDUSTAN TIMES
July 2024
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Kamala Harris Immediately Gains Black, Latino, AAPI Support as Biden Steps Down
It would be 'political malpractice' for anyone other than Kamala Harris to head the Democratic presidential ticket, says Shekar Narasimhan, chairman of the AAPI Victory Fund.
ETHNIC MEDIA SERVICES
July 2024
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Kamala Harris takes over war chest as Biden campaign becomes Harris for President
Shortly after the announcement, Shekar Narasimhan, a Democratic donor who founded AAPI Victory Fund, said he was already texting other donors. He planned to start calling people Sunday night to ask for donations to Harris’ campaign or allied groups.
POLITICO
July 2024
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Major Asian, Black, Latino groups come out in support of a Harris presidency
The AAPI Victory Fund called Harris the “best choice to win this November.”
ABC NEWS
July 2024
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So Influential — AAPI Victory Fund's "Vote Family Style"
“Social justice was always something that I wanted to talk about on my platform but didn’t really know how.”
— Helen GuPOLITICO
June 2024
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VP Kamala Harris Ate All the Mangoes and More at Her House Party Last Week
“As you can imagine, something like this has never happened in this house before,” said Harris. “My mother would be very upset if I invited you to my home without feeding you.”
EATER DC
May 2024
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Kamala Harris hosts an AANHPI Heritage market at her home
Organized by AAPI Victory Fund, California Asian & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Foundation, Asian Community Development Council of Nevada, and the Asian American Foundation.
ASAM NEWS
May 2024
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AAPI Victory Power Fund Celebrates the Voices of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Women at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
AP NEWS
May 2023
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Annie Wu Henry embarks on her next challenge as AAPI Victory Fund’s new creative director
THE YAPPIE
May 2023
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The Power of Diversity: AAPI 100 Meet the AAPI difference-makers in Pennsylvania
CITY & STATE PENNSYLVANIA
May 2023
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NAAPPPA’s 2023 40 Under 40 List
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ASIAN PACIFICS IN POLITICS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
2023
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The overlooked constituency both parties are now targeting in the Georgia runoff
POLITICO
November 2022
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AAPI Victory Fund, Prabal Gurung & Phillip Lim Launch New #OurVote Brand at House of Slay
TEEN VOGUE
May 2022
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U.S. Vice President Harris to headline Democratic Asian American summit
REUTERS
May 2021
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Asian American super PAC launches operation to improve understanding of fastest-growing electorate
THE WASHINGTON POST
April 2021
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Asian American super PAC endorses Joe Biden
NBC NEWS
January 2020