At New American Leaders (NAL), we believe a strong democracy is an inclusive democracy. As the only organization championing New Americans as crucial participants in the American political system, we provide resources that ensure they are included, represented, and engaged in our democracy. In order to dismantle systemic barriers in our current political system, NAL works alongside rising stars in American politics, from city council to Congress, to achieve representation that reflects our country’s diverse population.
Our Movement
We are proud to lead a growing movement of immigrants, refugees, and their allies who are willing to shake up the status quo and create an inclusive democracy for all Americans. Check out some of our key accomplishments from last year!
State of Representation 2020
New Americans are underrepresented in state legislatures across the country. But which states are close to achieving parity? How can the representation gap be closed? Read our new report examining the state of New American representation to find the answers to these questions and more.
Ways You Can Take Action and Run, Win, and Lead
We know this is a tough year. Between the devastating impact COVID-19 has on BIPOC communities to the ongoing protests against police brutality, white supremacy, and anti-Blackness, 2020 has highlighted the need for new leaders who actually understand and represent our communities. Learn how you can become the leader your community needs and what actions you can take today.
Show Some Pride
Pride Month may be over, but we celebrate our authentic selves all year! Show your NALpista Pride and get your limited edition Pride 2020 tee. The sooner you order, the sooner you can rock it!
Ready to Rise
We need more #PeopleLikeUs involved in the political process in 2020 and beyond. That’s why we launched Ready to Rise, a new one-day program based on our signature Ready to Lead training. Learn more!
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2020 Trail Markers
A recent study shows “New Americans” – first and second generation naturalized citizens – are underrepresented in 46 of 50 U.S....
Study Finds State Legislatures Are Dominated By White Men
State legislatures are majority White and male, and are especially lacking in representation for first- and second-generation immigrants, according to a new...
Interview with Brian Lehrer, WNYC: The President’s Latest Immigration Ban
Sayu Bhojwani, founder and president of New American Leaders and the author of People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at...
Facts & Figures
Only 2 percent of the 500,000 available elected offices in the United States are held by Asian Pacific Islanders and Latinos.
Congress is 78 percent White and 76 percent male. The U.S. population is 18 percent Latino and 6 percent Asian Pacific Islander.
Women comprise 51 percent of the population, but just 24 percent of Congress.
Not one single state government in America has Asian Pacific Islander and Latino representation proportionate to its population.
Read Represent 2020 report