Asian American Futures

“Perpetual foreigner.” ?? “Model minority.” ??”Quiet and small.” ?? What about “complex, evolving, and important,” “I belong.” “My history is connected to others’.”? After assessing the narratives that dominate current AAPI experiences, we developed a narrative system—or framework—for the aspirational narratives that are crucial to advance.? Learn more about our process + subscribe to keep updated our research and work within Asian American communities. https://lnkd.in/eZVKHNVr

I'M LAUNCHING A PODCAST!! I've been quietly working on a narrative podcast for the last 8 months, and I'm so excited to tell you more about it. The podcast, I Feel That Way Too, is a heartfelt exploration of life's trickiest questions. Whether it’s navigating the political divide or redefining who we are beyond our jobs, we invite you to feel seen and a little less alone. I'm so grateful to be working with the brilliant team at Asian American Futures to bring this beautiful and urgent work into the world. The podcast is set to launch sometime this May. Stay tuned for more updates or check out our website to learn more :) And... we're HIRING!! We're looking for a part-time social media content creator who is skilled at creating short form video reels and other forms of content. This person will be working directly with me to help promote the podcast. If you know someone who is creative and passionate about storytelling and social change, please share the opportunity with them!! Applications are due March 31st. Please see the link in the comments for the detailed job description and application instructions :) #Podcast #Culture #Hiring

We're #hiring a new Social Media Content Creator for a Podcast in Oakland, California. Apply today or share this post with your network.

?? Understanding Asian American Audiences and Why It Matters ?Asian Americans are the most quickly growing racial demographic in the country. ?Recently, there have been notable shifts in the electorate, including with younger voters. ?Demographic research alone doesn’t capture the full picture of what motivates individuals’ political choices.? ?Understanding our audiences’ diverse perspectives, attitudes, and emotions is now more important than ever. Learn more about our process + subscribe to keep updated on our work within Asian American communities. https://lnkd.in/eZVKHNVr

“We are trying to build a community of people who are informed and able to stand up for what they care about. If we build enough people power, we can change laws and change the livelihoods of the people we represent.”? ? The Haas, Jr. Fund recently sat down with Democracy Program partners Jonathan Paik of the Orange County Civic Engagement Table and Reshma Shamasunder and Eunice Kwon of Asian American Futures to discuss the creative efforts their organizations took on last year to engage and boost civic engagement among immigrant Latino and Asian American residents in Orange County.? ? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/grM8GUM8

#ICYMI: Deadline has been extended so apply by this Friday, March 7th! $17K grant and a fellowship for Impact Producers! The Asian American Documentary Network (A-Doc) and Asian American Futures are excited to share that our?AAPI Futures Impact Producer Fellowship?offers each fellow a $17,000 grant towards the implementation of their Impact Campaign and a fellowship program from April - December 2025. Watch our info session at https://lnkd.in/gXv3YGhH Apply by our extended deadline: March 7, 2025. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g5CKxhsq

We're excited to present “The Gen Z Blueprint: Harnessing Social Media for Change”, a marketing webinar designed to provide actionable insights for engaging #GenZ audiences on #socialmedia. Creative strategist and social media expert Angelina Hong of Gourmand Group will support attendees in strategizing and creating content that resonates with and fosters authentic engagement to drive results. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gunrkJxx

Calling all #AAPI Impact Producers! AAF and the Asian American Documentary Network (A-Doc) are now accepting proposals for the 2025 AAPI Futures Impact Producer Fellowship! ??? The fellowship will support impact producers working on a film--currently in post-production or recently completed--with a built-in impact campaign that aims to bring about long-term, equitable social change within AAPI communities. Four fellows will receive a $17,000 grant towards their film's impact campaign and participate in the fellowship program from April to December 2025. Join the information session on Feb 14th: bit.ly/AAPIFuturesInfo Apply by Feb 28th at https://lnkd.in/eWgnkJx6

Dear Community, In the wake of Donald Trump’s election, Asian American Futures (AAF) understands and shares the stress, fear, and uncertainty many of our community members feel at this moment. We stand resolute in our determination to protect and support our communities. We will continue to ensure that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) are seen, heard, empowered and united–to speak out against injustice and commit to multiracial solidarity and freedom. This moment serves as a crucial reminder of the work ahead. Now, more than ever, we must come together to mobilize and advocate for the rights that AAPIs across generations–alongside Black, brown, and Indigenous leaders–have fought to make reality. AAF recognizes the threats posed by another Trump administration–the rise in racism, rampant deportations, and attacks on marginalized communities. In moments of challenge, AAPIs must remember our legacy of activism, from winning ethnic studies in coalition with other students of color and organizing for justice after Vincent Chin’s murder, to protesting detention sites at the US Mexico border in memory of Japanese Americans who were wrongfully incarcerated under Executive Order 9066. Multiracial solidarity is essential in these times. We must advocate for policies that uplift and empower all communities, particularly those most vulnerable to discrimination and injustice. We must also prioritize the long-term narrative work that will help our communities imagine and realize a better future. With our history of supporting hard-hitting state and local policy efforts, building strategic grassroots partnerships, and developing research-informed narrative campaigns, AAF will remain grounded in our mission of activating the next generation of AAPIs, alongside other communities of color, to build a future rooted in values of abundance, interdependence, and belonging. With love, Reshma Shamasunder, Executive Director and the Asian American Futures team

AAPI FORCE is collaborating with AAPI Organizations across California for a Virtual Voters Forum. This event was created to mobilize AAPI community members in all of CA to get out the vote and participate in this year’s election. The Virtual Voters Forum will educate AAPI voters on the urgency of the elections by giving community members an opportunity to learn about ballot measures from #AAPI organizers campaigning for their passes. Attendees will find out how they can stay connected with advocacy work within the AAPI community. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ebjRX2AT