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Next Gen: Nurturing the Future of Social Justice and Civil Rights Leadership
At Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL), our work has always been rooted in both legacy and future. For more than four decades, AJSOCAL has advanced social justice alongside immigrant communities, working families, survivors, youth,...
Celebrating AJSOCAL’s Annual 2026 Jade Jubilee
Coming off Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, AJSOCAL carried our energy straight into Pride Month. On June 10, 2026, the AAPI Queer Joy Coalition hosted its third annual Jade Jubilee at Cafeteria 15L, bringing together community leaders,...
AJSOCAL’s 12th Annual PBAC Game Night: A Night to Remember
On Thursday, May 21, 2026, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) brought together 86 friends, advocates, and supporters for the 12th Annual PBAC Game Night at Century Park in Century City. Hosted by AJSOCAL's Pro Bono Advisory Council...
Leading with Community Spirit
As a Health and Human Services Director & Community-Centered Researcher at APAIT, a division of Special Service for Groups, Inc., Jury Candelario has been a long-time leader in intersectional AIDS advocacy and public health equity efforts. Jury has been an AIDS...
Our AAPI Immigrant Justice Webinar series Recap
Last week, we hosted our AAPI Immigrant Justice webinar series. It was a powerful week of learning, reflection, and community as we centered the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) immigrant...
Celebrating our Legislative Champions for AAPI Heritage Month
AJSOCAL proudly celebrated AANHPI Heritage Month on Monday, May 4, 2026, honoring four AANHPI Capitol members whose work is advancing critical protections for vulnerable immigrant and underserved communities across California. The event...
On the First Day of AAPI Heritage Month, We Begin Together
By Dahni Tsuboi, CEO, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California Every first day carries a certain weight. My first weeks at Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California have been filled with listening to staff, to partners, to...
AJSOCAL Strongly Supports the CA Senate Democrats’ 2026-2027 State Budget Proposal
The California Senate Democrats recently released their 2026-27 state budget proposal, called the Foundation for the Future.1 It is framed around three core priorities: responsible budgeting, maintaining vital programs, and improving California’s...
Queer Joy is Resistance and Building Community is Key
A Season of Joy, Resistance, and Community The first quarter of 2026 was extraordinary for our LGBTQ+ work! It has been a season defined by resistance, pride, and deep community care—one of the most powerful beginnings to a...
Announcing AJSOCAL’s 5-Part Webinar Series: AAPI Immigrant Justice
AJSOCAL is hosting a free, week-long webinar series to highlight the lived experiences, challenges, and strengths of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities during this volatile and precarious time for immigrants. The series, AAPI Immigrant Justice,...