“Unchecked threats and harassment will disadvantage candidates who may have to take steps to reduce their public exposure,” said NAL CEO Ghida Dagher. “That limits their ability to campaign fully and freely and give voters the chance to really get to know them.” (2/5)

Ghida Dagher Brennan Center ➡️ Officeholders of color are 3x as likely as white officeholders to experience abuse targeting their race. ➡️ More women and people of color serving in local elected office experienced abuse related to their families—including their children—than did other officeholders. (3/5)

Hello, Chicago! 👋🏾 We’re so excited to be here for our #ReadyToLead training! Now, more than ever, we need New Americans in positions of power to protect our rights and strengthen our democracy. Shoutout to Southwest Airlines and PillarsCommunityFund, and all of our other supporters.

And Day 1 of Ready to Lead Midwest is a wrap! Thank you to our host, Chicago-Kent Law for providing a great space, and to our partners Southwest Airlines and PillarsCommunityFund and all others for helping us connect with and empower the next generation of #NewAmericanLeaders!

Couldn’t let this moment pass without responding to Wall Street Journal Opinion.

“Immigration is part of the origin story of America. It was yesterday, it is today and it will be tomorrow.” Our CEO & President Ghida Dagher was featured on the podcast Chief Influencer 🎙Take a listen to how she and NAL are mobilizing immigrant leaders! chiefinfluencer.org/episodes/ghida…

This #WomensHistoryMonth, our CEO Ghida Dagher was featured as one of 6 dedicated women working to bring more voices into decision-making spaces and into our democracy 💜 Thank you to 19thnews for highlighting the importance of having diverse leaders! 19thnews.org/2024/03/womens…

Thanks for the feature, 19thnews! Our country and communities are stronger when we all play a very active role in it. newamericanld.bsky.social and I are deeply committed to making sure immigrants and New Americans feel empowered and supported to run, win, and lead in our democracy.

🗞️ newamericanld.bsky.social has been featured in PBS PBS News by Frances Kai-Hwa Wang! Get a sneak peek at some of the incredible leaders we’re training and working with to build a stronger, more inclusive democracy nationwide.

It's been one month since our 10th annual #NewAmericanHeroAwards! ⭐️🥂 We had an unforgettable night celebrating our network and honorees, and we can’t wait to see what the future brings for our movement. Let's continue to build towards a democracy that works for all of us!

We are hiring for a Director OR Senior Director of Communications! 📣 If you are passionate about advancing immigrant leaders in the political space and building a more inclusive democracy, consider the NAL Team! Visit here to learn more and apply today: newamericanleaders.org/careers/

A very special thank you to our speakers and guests Office of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and Helen Gym for making time in their busy schedules to join us at Ellis Island on Friday✨ We are grateful for the insights they shared during our Immigration History and Economics Panel!

We’re excited to unveil our first round of 2024 endorsed candidates! 🎉 These 24 progressive leaders represent 11 states and have championed meaningful change through legislation and advocacy for their communities! Apply by 9/13 at 11:59 pm ET at bit.ly/NALAF24Endorse…

Check out our partner's new research about how effective political messages can empower more immigrants, refugees, and people of color to run for office and engage in our political process!

Thank you, Alumni Association of the University of Michigan, for featuring my story in the Fall edition of Michigan Alum magazine. Being a Wolverine has shaped me in so many ways, and some of my most important and transformative leadership development took place on campus as a student. #GoBlue 〽️

Proud to be a U-M College of LSA alum! 💛💙🎓

A whopping 75% of our newamericanld.bsky.social alum on the ballot this General Election won their races! This is what democracy is all about-- advancing communities and building representation. Learn more about our upcoming trainings at bit.ly/NAL2025.

I first met Krishna 5 yrs ago when he was in the 6th grade. So proud of this impressive young man & how he's channeled his energy. Can't wait to see him sworn into office, watch his CNN show, or support him in whatever he decides to pursue in the future. Check out his work! 🎙️

We’re excited to be here at the National Immigrant Inclusion Conference hosted by NPNA! Please give it up for our Who Runs the World: Women! Panel filled with NAL stars Assemblywoman Brittney Miller and Stephanie Chang, and our CEO Ghida Dagher and Research Fellow Shana Hardin ✊🏾🌟

“Too often, New Americans see that their communities are being left out of key conversations,” NAL CEO Ghida Dagher said. “As a refugee... there’s a sense of responsibility to carry forward this message of unity." 🎨 Story illustrated by Carnegie Corporation of New York! carnegie.org/our-work/artic…