HANA in the News!
2024
Chicago’s Korean community reacts to political turmoil in South Korea
19 Chicago-area organizations receive millions from MacKenzie Scott’s ‘Yield Giving’
Chicago: May Day march for Palestine prepares for protest at DNC
Evanston hosts 4th annual Umbrella Arts Festival for AAPI Heritage Month
2023
How have the 'Leaders for a New Chicago' made use of their title and award?
A new court ruling deems DACA illegal, but the program hasn't ended. Here are 4 things to know.
Immigration advocates among ‘Leaders for a New Chicago’ awardees
10 Artists, Advocates And Organizers Receive Leadership Grants From Field And MacArthur Foundations
Hear from 7 Mayoral Candidates Monday at Forum Organized by Asian-American Advocacy Groups
2022
Chicago Ward Map Referendum Will ‘Fan Flames of Racial Division,’ Asian Groups Warn
Thousands more people would get access to Medicaid under a proposed Illinois law
How anti-Asian hate crimes are connected to state-sanctioned violence
Advocates say language access issues could jeopardize voter turnout among Asian immigrants
A Decade After DACA, the Rise of a New Generation of Undocumented Students
DACA program recipients reflect on 10-year anniversary of the start of the program
Appeals court hears arguments over GOP-leaning states' suit to end DACA
Chicago DACA supporters demonstrate in front of a federal courthouse in New Orleans
How A North Side Immigrant Rights Group Is Using Korean Folk Drumming To Build Community
Chicago activists teach Korean drumming to advocate for immigrants
Voice of Change: Chicago nonprofit using pre-industrial tradition for advocacy
Mayor Lightfoot Announces Grant Recipients for Community Healing Projects
On Election Day, poll watchers serve as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the voting process
2021
We can't wait': Immigration advocates worry time is running out to pass a pathway to citizenship
Biden administration's work to protect DACA program applauded by Chicago immigrants rights groups
Community groups rally in the Loop, pushing for immigration reform
May Day march activists call for US immigration reform, fair work accommodations (ABC7)
Hundreds gather in Union Park to fight for rights for workers on May Day (Chicago Sun-Times)
‘Emergency Town Hall’ Addresses Anti-Asian Hate, Violence In US (CBSN Dallas)
Asian Community Calls for Action in Wake of Deadly Atlanta Shooting (WTTW)
Woman's mission aims to empower, inspire women in Chicago's Asian American communities (ABC7)
Atlanta Mass Shootings Spark Fear And Anger In Chicago-Area Asian Communities (WBEZ)
Undocumented Renters Carry Pressure of Housing Crisis With No Safety Net (City Bureau)
Census canvassing begins in Chicago, focusing on immigrant communities (ABC7 WLS)
2020
Immigrant advocates regroup, prepare for austerity after Fair Tax defeat (Chicago Reader)
Lightfoot accused of using pandemic as an excuse to consolidate power (Chicago Sun-Times)
What Happens If Undocumented Immigrants Get Infected With Coronavirus? (NPR WBEZ)
Fight Against New Public Charge Rule Continues In Illinois (NPR WBEZ)
Census canvassing begins in Chicago, focusing on immigrant communities (ABC7)
2019
Young Immigrants Helped By DACA Urge Chicagoans To Support The Program (WBEZ)
Committee votes end use of controversial Cook County gang database (InjusticeWatch)