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29th Annual American Courage Awards
on Thursday, October 2, 2025
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The countdown is on for the 29th Annual American Courage Awards, happening on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Washington, DC.
Join Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC for an inspiring evening as we honor exceptional leaders from the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. These individuals have made powerful contributions in the fight for civil and human rights, and we're proud to recognize their courage and commitment.
This signature event is more than a celebration — it’s a call to action, unity, and continued advocacy.
Scroll down to learn more and get involved.
We can’t wait to see you there.
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Meet the 2025 Changemaker Award Honorees
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Asian Americans United: A Legacy of Resistance and Renewal in Philadelphia
For 40 years, Asian Americans United has empowered youth, defended immigrant communities, and preserved culture in the heart of Philadelphia’s Chinatown. Most recently, AAU led a powerful grassroots campaign to stop a proposed arena development that threatened to displace the neighborhood — and won.
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Asian Texans for Justice: Civic Power and Belonging in the Lone Star State
Across Texas, a growing AAPI community is stepping into its civic power — and Asian Texans for Justice is at the forefront. From challenging discriminatory laws to mobilizing multilingual voter outreach, ATJ is building a more inclusive and representative Texas.
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Our Sponsors
COMMUNITY CHAMPION
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PROTECTOR
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
State Farm
T-Mobile
DEFENDER
Anonymous
NCTA
Perkins Coie
Scott & Linda Mar Weidman
Sony Corporation of America
The Walt Disney Company
WilmerHale
ADVOCATE
Marriott International
Maynard Nexsen
ACTIVIST
Morgan, Lewis and Bockius LLP
Olson Grimsley Kawanabe Hinchcliff & Murray LLC
If you would like to become an event sponsor, please contact Marie Nguyen, Director of Development at
[email protected] and cc: [email protected].
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Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC works to advance the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all.
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