Jun 27, 2025 | NAAPIMHA would like to invite Youth Rising members to an upcoming virtual youth mental health leadership training for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander high schoolers age 14-18 years old.
Category Archives: events
1990 Institute Youth Symposium
May 12, 2025 | The 1990 Institute is hosting a youth symposium on September 6, 2025, focused on empowering Asian American students, parents, and educators through community engagement. Featuring panel discussions, interactive sessions, and cultural showcases, the event aims to equip participants with insights, strategies, and connections for personal and communal growth.
AYR at CAAMFest’s Making Waves Screening
May 10, 2025 | AYR members Jaslene, Charlee, Mina, Max, and Anna attended the screening of Making Waves: the Rise of Asian America at CAAMFest earlier today. Jaslene, Charlee, Mina, and Anna were honored to have been featured in the film. Afterwards, they spoke at the post-screening reception on a panel with Vicci Wong. Congrats to co-directors Jon Osaki and Josh Chuck for their amazing film!
Teach Truth day of action
May 9, 2025 | Bay Area educators and our allies will not be bullied by Trump or anyone else. Our students have a right to learn a full and inclusive history and a right to read diverse voices. We will gather, on rematriated sacred land, to support each other and stand up for our students and communities. *Education Resources and Book Fair * Sharing and Speakers * Protest Scholasticide in Palestine * Music * Food * Art * Solidarity. Hosted by the Sogorea Te Land Trust. Co-sponsored by the Zinn Education Project, the UC Berkeley High School Ethnic Studies Initiative and others. RSVP Here!
AAPI Youth Rising selected for the 2025 Asian American Achievement Award
May 9, 2025 | On September 6, 2025, Saturday 6pm, OCA San Mateo will host its 34th annual fundraising gala and awards recognition dinner for Asian Americans who have contributed to our Bay Area community in remarkable ways. They’re honoring AAPI Youth Rising this year as one of four recipients of the 2025 Asian American Achievement Awards for being the model for a new generation of activists dedicated to social justice for the AAPI community. Each one of AAPI Youth Rising’s board members will be bestowed with this award. The board members will also be interviewed by David Louie in a 15 minute “fireside chat” format about AAPI Youth Rising. The attendees will include community leaders, elected officials, journalists, family, and friends.
Ways to Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month According to CA vs Hate
May 9, 2025 | May marks Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! This month, we celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of AANHPI communities. We and the California Civil Rights Department recognize the continued challenges many of our communities face due to racism, xenophobia, religious intolerance, and discrimination. California vs Hate remains committed to standing against hate in all its forms, inviting everyone to take action, build unity, and create a California where all communities feel safe, seen, and supported.
AYR will speak at Dear Asian Youth’s 2025 AAPI Heritage Day
May 9, 2025 | Dear Asian Youth San Francisco to invited AAPI Youth Rising to speak at at their 2025 AAPI Heritage Day on May 18th! This event brings together AAPI voices and stories from across the Bay Area. AYR will be share our insights and experiences with the community.
OHANA UPDATE: Five Stories You Might Have Missed from Senator Hirono’s Past Few Weeks
May 4, 2025 | Senator Hirono invites AYR to Student Roundtable (April 23, 2025) Last week, Senator Hirono invited Mina Fedor alongside 6 student leaders to share our perspectives on federal funding cuts to education programs, how dismantling the U.S. Department of Education may impact them and students in general, and how AYR is encouraging peers to get involved and take action. Here’s a quote from the Senator: “Our keiki, students, and educators rely on the support provided by the Department of Education, particularly students with disabilities and those in low-income and rural communities,” said Senator Hirono. “From ensuring that students can access free school meals to preventing discrimination in classrooms, the support that our public schools receive from the Department of Education is crucial for the development and safety of our keiki. ”
2025 California Advocacy Day
April 22,2025 | On April 28, the Asian Pacific American Public Affairs Association is hosting the 2025 California AANHPI Advocacy Day with over 200+ participant organizations, including AAPI Youth Rising. Organized by Asian Pacific American Public Affairs (APAPA), the event represents the largest statewide AANHPI advocacy mobilization since the Stop Asian Hate movement. It will kick off AAPI Heritage Month not with a celebration, but with an urgent call for collective action. Registration is now open here.
Act to Change’s 7th Annual Day Against Bullying and Hate Event
April 22, 2025 | Join Act to Change for their 7th Annual Day Against Bullying and Hate as they unveil the impact of their revamped Youth Ambassador Program (YAP) and honor the global change makers leading the fight against bullying.
This year’s theme highlights the power of community, solidarity, and collective action—because together, we can create a world where every young person feels safe, valued, and empowered.