Blog
Our CEO Is Showing Up And Speaking Out
Dahni Tsuboi, CEO of AJSOCAL, recently joined community partners, advocates, and policymakers in spaces dedicated to uplifting AAPI voices, advancing access to care, and investing in the next generation of API leaders. Select Committee on Hate, Racism, &...
Housing Affordability Is An Asian American Issue
As rising housing costs are reshaping the lives of families, Asian American households in LA and OC are increasingly housing cost-burdened. AJSOCAL’s Demographic Research Project is presenting its 2026 housing research brief, highlighting the impact of housing cost...
Pride 2026: Together We Are Powerful!
In the face of ongoing attacks and discrimination, AJSOCAL and our partners came together to celebrate Pride Month by honoring LGBTQ+ history and trailblazers, recognizing the contributions of our communities and honorees, celebrating our collective strength, and...
CEO Reflections: The Unfinished Promise
As we celebrate Independence Day and commemorate our nation's 250th anniversary, I find myself reflecting on what this moment asks of us, not only as Americans, but as a community that has long believed in the promise of this country. Just days ago, the Supreme Court...
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...
