Need help navigating recent changes to abortion laws in N.C.? Get background on the new laws, info on how it will impact Asian Americans, FAQ, and resources: ncaat.org/repro

On this day in Asian American history... AUGUST 15, 2019: Crazy Rich Asians, the first Hollywood studio film with a cast of majority-Asian actors in over 25 years, was released. It became the highest grossing rom-com of the decade, demonstrating the power of Asian stories.

Celebrate Women's Equality Day by joining Chavi Koneru, our Executive Director, and other groundbreaking women in North Carolina for a virtual lunch and learn hosted by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources! 🗓️ Thursday, August 24 from 12 PM to 1 PM

⏰ It's time for Governor Cooper to veto Senate Bill 747. If passed, SB 747 would disenfranchise thousands of Asian American voters, open up elections to outside interference, and harm the election process in countless other ways. Read our statement: ncaat.org/SB747

CHARLOTTE: Early voting and One Stop Registration begins today and continues until Sept. 9. 🪪 Don't forget your ID – NC voters are required to have a photo ID to vote. Visit ncaatogether.org/vote for more election dates and resources.

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the ongoing situation at UNC-Chapel Hill – stay safe and support each other.

To the Chapel Hill community 💜

EVERYONE IS WELCOME The AAC will be hosting a webinar today at 5:15pm to help reflect & process yesterday's tragic events. Registration required. We ask UNC affiliates to please use your UNC email to help us review registrations swiftly. Registration: go.unc.edu/AAC829

Join Congressman Wiley Nickel and North Carolina Asian Americans Together for a Redistricting Roundtable to learn about how redistricting affects our community! 🗓️ August 31st, 8:45 am 📍 513 Branch St, Raleigh, NC bit.ly/RedistrictingR…

We invite you to join us in honoring the life of Dr. Zijie Yan at a candlelight vigil. Tuesday, September 5th 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Cary Arts Center 101 Dry Avenue, Cary, NC 27511 Candles and flowers are welcome

This type of racism and xenophobia is unacceptable from anyone, let alone someone in a position of power over high schoolers. Additionally, WRAL NEWS in NC downplaying blatant racism with this headline only normalizes hate against Asians.

Every donation goes a long way in helping Dr. Yan's family through this loss – thank you to our community for your help 💜. For Dr. Yan's daughters: gofund.me/61ab06c4 For Dr. Yan's parents: gofund.me/635e3931 Please note that this GoFundMe is not managed by NCAAT.

Join NCAAT for a virtual conversation with other Asian Americans who have been affected by the tragedy at UNC. Visit ncaat.org/RootedInCommun… to register.

Paid canvassing opportunities with NCAAT in Charlotte and the Triangle! Come out and help engage our community with our work! Visit ncaatogether.org/paidcanvassing to apply.

CW: Police brutality and death We are so saddened for the family of Jaahnavi Kandula, and deeply disturbed by the behavior of the Seattle Police. Please sign the petition created by IACS to demand accountability and justice for Jaahnavi. change.org/p/accountabili…

Happy #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! We’re delivering pizza to 30+ events this week with our fantastic partners: NCAAT, Mississippi Votes #StayVocalActLocal, Engage Miami, Detroit Action for a New Economy, Leaders Igniting Transformation, and Kean University. Happy to help support all these amazing events one slice at a time 🍕

We are still hiring paid canvassers to help us elevate Asian American voices in Charlotte, Fayetteville, and the Triangle! Visit ncaatogether.org/paidcanvassing to learn more and apply!

We're looking for someone with a passion for social justice, canvassing management experience, and experience working in an election cycle to join our team as a Voter Engagement Coordinator! Learn more and apply: ncaat.org/VEcoordinator

Everyone deserves to live in safety and without the threat of terror, loss, and suffering. It is our responsibility to combat hate and discrimination in the communities that we call home.