Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community (CBCAC)

CBCAC is honored to be an Illinois Humanities grantee, and thrilled to have this spotlight published that highlights our Storytelling in Solidarity program, led by Ada Cheng, Ph.D.. Sarah Tang, our Assistant Director of Programs, and Elizabeth Eisenlohr, our Youth & Volunteer Coordinator, spoke about the origin and mission behind our identity & solidarity program. We hope to continue cultivating safe spaces for our youth to flourish and express themselves in the future! https://lnkd.in/gCRvXBcR

We just finished our round of select vote centers across Chicago today—lots of long lines, but so many determined voters! It was really inspiring to see people waiting patiently and committed to making their voices heard. We spoke with a number of them, and no matter the wait, they were determined to cast their ballots. Just a reminder: as long as you're in line before the polls close, you have the right to stay in line until you vote. Every voice matters, and every vote counts! #DemocracyInAction?#Election2024?#GetOutTheVote?#SAAPRI?#DesiPowerDesiVote?#Democracy

?? Looking for Bilingual community members who want to exercise their civic power! Can you speak both English & Chinese? Come out and be an election judge for the 2024 election! Serve on Election Day (November 5th), complete an in-person training, and earn up to $230. Apply at https://lnkd.in/gsthx4XV Questions? Email [email protected] or call 312-269-3257.

This Saturday we were joined by community leaders, youth, and elected officials to #GetOutTheVote with our Day of Action! NBC5 came to watch as we mobilized voters to cast their ballots and interviewed State Rep Theresa Mah, Ph.D., Alderperson Nicole Lee, and two of our Origin Youth members! See what they have to say on why voter mobilization is so important within Asian American Communities in the story below! https://lnkd.in/gHx7KH7S

Early Voting is OPEN!!! You can now vote early in the wards! Between now and November 5th, any registered voter can vote in any of the polling places within the 50 wards. We have highlighted 5 of the wards around the Chinatown Area! Remember: if you want to vote early but need help getting to these polls, call CBCAC and we’ll help you get there! We will be taking people to the polls on October 25th, October 30th, and November 1st. We hope to see you at the polls! #CBCAC #AAPIvote #GOTV #ChicagoVotes #ChinatownVotes #ChinatownChicago

Chicago, in two short weeks you’ll be voting for school board members! This election is too important to sit on the side lines. I was excited to partner with Mikva Challenge, Kids First Chicago, The Chicago Public Education Fund, and community partners from The Resurrection Project, Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community (CBCAC), Project Vision, Pilsen Neighbors, and other groups to help our youth put together a #youthled candidate forum! #community #civicleadedship #elections

Join us for an afternoon of advocacy in Chinatown! On Saturday, October 26th we will be raising community awareness of the Election and mobilizing voters to Get Out The Vote! Listen to voter remarks and speeches from various elected officials and community leaders before turning to canvassing and phone banking. Help us elevate the voices of our community! ?? Saturday, October 26th ? 1:00pm - 4:00pm ?? Allen Lee Plaza, Chinatown Elected Officials: Nicole Lee (11th Ward Alderperson), Theresa Mah, Ph.D. (24th District, State Rep.), Celina Villanueva (12th District, State Senator) Community Partners: Pui Tak, Chinese American Service League #CBCAC #AAPIvote #GOTV #ChicagoVotes #ChinatownVotes #ChinatownChicago

With only TWO weeks left, how will YOU #GetOutTheVote? Take a look at the timeline for the last two weeks of the 2024 general election! We’ve outlined some of upcoming engagement activities (such as phone banking and canvassing) as well as deadlines for voting. Wondering how to get involved and use your civic voice? Join us on Saturday, October 26th for the Day of Action! We will hear from a variety of speakers and elected officials on the importance of getting out the vote and then will use our power to door knock within the community! As a reminder: early voting is officially open in all 50 wards! You don’t have to wait until November 5th to vote, you can do it any day of the week within your ward. We hope to see you at the polls! #CBCAC #AAPIvote #GOTV #ChicagoVotes #ChinatownVotes #ChinatownChicago

?? Looking for Bilingual community members who want to exercise their civic power! Can you speak both English & Chinese? Come out and be an election judge for the 2024 election! Serve on Election Day (November 5th), complete an in-person training, and earn up to $230. Apply at https://lnkd.in/gsthx4XV Questions? Email [email protected] or call 312-269-3257.

Be a leader, be a listener! Join us for an early afternoon of cultural stories, oral histories, and racial solidarity and allyship through the art of storytelling! Our youth have been working on being vulnerable in identifying their feelings and working through their identity and want to share their stories with you. -Saturday, November 2nd -10am-12pm -CanalPOP! 2.0 (211 W 23rd St) Light refreshments will be available. Registration is encouraged. You can register here: https://lnkd.in/gtsY7qmZ