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The mission of Asian and Pacific Islanders Civic Action Network (APIs CAN!) is to advance the interests of Massachusetts' Asian and Pacific Islander American communities by promoting a shared agenda to further equity and oppose discrimination through year-round civic action.

08/28/2026

to Advocacy Day ✊🏽

Back in March, we brought AAPI community members from across Massachusetts to the State House to make one thing clear:

We are here. We are organized. And our voices are rising.

Our 2025–26 Advocacy Agenda was built from what our communities told us they need—from housing and economic justice to immigrant rights, data equity and a stronger, more inclusive democracy.

With an election ahead, those priorities matter more than ever.

Because civic engagement isn’t just about showing up on Election Day. It’s about building power, holding leaders accountable, and making sure our communities have a seat at the table—every day.

So today, we’re looking back. And we’re looking ahead.

AAPI voices are rising. Our communities are building power. And the work continues. 🗳️✊🏽

For more than 55 years, BCNC has been supporting Asian and immigrant children, youth, and families with the resources an...
08/27/2026

For more than 55 years, BCNC has been supporting Asian and immigrant children, youth, and families with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. BCNC is rooted in Boston’s Chinatown and now serves families from multiple locations in Boston and Quincy.

As an original member of APIs CAN’s Steering Committee, BCNC has been part of our coalition from the beginning — helping bring a community-level understanding of the needs of Asian immigrants and a commitment to building collective power across Massachusetts.

Today, BCNC CEO Ben Hires serves as a Steering Committee Co-Chair, helping guide our shared work to strengthen Asian American civic voice and advocate for the issues impacting our communities and families.

“APIs CAN connects BCNC to other Asian-serving organizations to build collective power and advocate for issues that impact all of our communities and families. Over the last decade, APIs CAN has helped bring a collective Asian, working-class voice to policy decisions across Massachusetts.”
— Ben Hires, CEO, BCNC & APIs CAN Steering Committee Co-Chair

Thank you to BCNC and Ben for being part of this work from the beginning — and for helping build the collective power that makes our movement stronger. Here’s to the next decade!

AsianAmerican CollectivePower

The Boston Fed’s new Massachusetts family wealth survey offers an important look at the economic realities facing famili...
08/17/2026

The Boston Fed’s new Massachusetts family wealth survey offers an important look at the economic realities facing families across our state—including significant economic challenges and disparities within communities.

For AANHPI households, the report paints a particularly complex picture. While median family wealth is approximately $305,000, net wealth at the 25th percentile is just $14,200—meaning one quarter of AANHPI households have net wealth at or below that amount.

That range matters.

Our own No Longer Invisible Massachusetts APIA Community Survey tells a similarly nuanced story. 30% of respondents reported struggling to afford housing, 28% struggled to afford healthcare, and 26% struggled with insurance costs.

These findings remind us that there is no single “Asian American experience.” Broad racial categories can help us understand patterns, but they can also obscure significant differences within communities—including the experiences of working-class Asians and others facing economic insecurity.

That’s why data equity matters. We need data that reflects the full diversity of our communities so policymakers can see who is struggling, understand where disparities exist, and develop solutions that reach the people who need them.

Thank you to APIs CAN’ Steering Committee member, Angie Liou, Executive Director for A C D C, for her role on the new report’s Community Advisory Counsel.

APIs CAN is committed to making sure our communities are seen, understood and represented in the data that shapes public policy.

📣The People’s PROTECT Act: Teach-In!Want to understand what’s in the newly released PROTECT Act and what it means for ou...
08/12/2026

📣The People’s PROTECT Act: Teach-In!

Want to understand what’s in the newly released PROTECT Act and what it means for our communities? Join us Wednesday, August 12 at 6 PM ET for a virtual teach-in!

We’ll break down what’s in the bill, what it could mean for immigrant communities, and what comes next — with interpretation available in Khmer, Vietnamese, Spanish, and Cantonese (flyer translation incoming).
📅 Wednesday, Aug. 12
⏰ 6 PM ET
💻 Zoom, register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/v6VfFrDqSC6izYfBDtzN8g

Come learn, ask questions, and get connected with the movement working to protect our communities. ✊🏽

📣 The People’s PROTECT Act TOMORROW: Teach-In! NEW LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION ADDED! Want to understand what’s in the newly...
08/11/2026

📣 The People’s PROTECT Act TOMORROW: Teach-In! NEW LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION ADDED!

Want to understand what’s in the newly released PROTECT Act and what it means for our communities? Join us Wednesday, August 12 at 6 PM ET for a virtual teach-in!

We’ll break down what’s in the bill, what it could mean for immigrant communities, and what comes next — with interpretation available in English, Khmer, Vietnamese, Spanish, Cantonese, Portuguese and Haitian Creole.

📅 Wednesday, Aug. 12
⏰ 6 PM ET
💻 Zoom, register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/v6VfFrDqSC6izYfBDtzN8g (link in bio)

Come learn, ask questions, and get connected with the movement working to protect our communities. ✊🏽

📣 The People’s Protect Act: Teach-In!Want to understand what’s in the newly released PROTECT Act and what it means for o...
08/10/2026

📣 The People’s Protect Act: Teach-In!

Want to understand what’s in the newly released PROTECT Act and what it means for our communities? Join us Wednesday, August 12 at 6 PM ET for a virtual teach-in!

We’ll break down what’s in the bill, what it could mean for immigrant communities, and what comes next — with interpretation available in Khmer, Vietnamese, Spanish, and Cantonese.

📅 Wednesday, Aug. 12
⏰ 6 PM ET
💻 Zoom — link in bio!

Come learn, ask questions, and get connected with the movement working to protect our communities. ✊🏽

Massachusetts CommunityPower

This week, the Massachusetts Legislature passed the PROTECT Act—a meaningful step forward aimed to protect our immigrant...
08/01/2026

This week, the Massachusetts Legislature passed the PROTECT Act—a meaningful step forward aimed to protect our immigrant communities from harm caused by ICE and Trump policies, but this is not the finish line.

Because of years of advocacy from directly impacted immigrants and community organizations across Massachusetts, the bill includes important protections, including limits on immigration arrests in courthouses and improvements to the U/T visa certification process for survivors.

At the same time, critical gaps remain. Our coalition’s message is clear: Massachusetts must continue building toward the strongest possible protections for all immigrants.

📄 Read our full coalition statement to learn what was included, what was left out, and where we go from here. Translations are available at the link.

🔗 https://bit.ly/PeoplesPROTECTActStatement (link in bio)

💜 Thank you for celebrating 10 years of APIs CAN with us!Our 10th Anniversary Summer Community Celebration was a joyful ...
07/30/2026

💜 Thank you for celebrating 10 years of APIs CAN with us!

Our 10th Anniversary Summer Community Celebration was a joyful reminder of what’s possible when we come together in community. From powerful stories and cultural performances to great food, dancing, and meaningful connections, the evening celebrated a decade of building collective power—and the exciting work still ahead.

Thank you to our sponsors, partners, performers, volunteers, coalition members, and everyone who joined us. You made this celebration unforgettable.

❤️ Support the next decade of APIs CAN: Link in bio
Here’s to the next 10 years!

10 Years of APIs CAN | Steering Committee Spotlight: Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association (CMAA)For more than 40 year...
07/28/2026

10 Years of APIs CAN | Steering Committee Spotlight: Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association (CMAA)

For more than 40 years, the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association (CMAA) has been a cornerstone of the Greater Lowell community by supporting Cambodian American and other minority families, immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers through education, workforce development, citizenship services, language access, and community advocacy.

As a longtime member of APIs CAN’s Steering Committee, CMAA has helped strengthen a statewide coalition that brings together diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander communities to advocate for equity, opportunity, and justice.

“As our communities continue to grow and evolve, we envision APIs CAN serving as an even stronger voice for immigrant and refugee families through collective advocacy, shared leadership, and meaningful partnerships.”

— Sothea Chiemruom, Executive Director, CMAA
Thank you to CMAA for your leadership, partnership, and unwavering commitment to building community power across Massachusetts. Here’s to the next decade of working together.

🎉 Meet the artists bringing the energy to our 10th Anniversary Summer Celebration!✨ KUTTA.ROYALTY✨ Khmer Urban Ballet✨ T...
07/15/2026

🎉 Meet the artists bringing the energy to our 10th Anniversary Summer Celebration!

✨ KUTTA.ROYALTY
✨ Khmer Urban Ballet
✨ Tufts Bhangra
✨ Iskwelahang Pilipino Dance Team

From traditional dance to contemporary beats, this lineup celebrates the incredible diversity, creativity, and cultures of our AAPI communities.

Plus enjoy:
🌮 Free food
🍹 Cash bar
🎶 Live performances
💃 Dance party
❤️ Community

📅 Saturday, July 18
📍 Spontaneous Celebrations • Jamaica Plain

🎟️ Registration is free, but please RSVP so we know you’re coming!

🔗 Register at the link in our bio!

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