At New American Leaders (NAL), we believe our democracy is stronger when everyone participates. We work with the best and brightest from African, Arab, Asian Pacific Islander, Latino and Caribbean American communities to transform them into effective candidates and the inspiring leaders their communities need. From City Council to Congress, NAL is creating and working alongside the rising stars of American politics.
2019 New American Hero Awards
On November 14th, New American Leaders is excited to celebrate Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, Virginia Delegate Kathy Tran, and NAL alumna and New York Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz, three fierce leaders in our movement to create a more inclusive democracy, at the 2019 New American Hero Awards!
2019 Power and Policy Conference
Power and Policy, NAL’s annual national summit, brings together those inside and outside government who are fighting to dismantle systemic barriers oppressing communities of color. Join us in discussing how People Like Us can continue to lead the movement to create a democracy that represents and works for all people!
Boss Ladies Training
Although we can’t all be members of The Squad, we can support the next wave of Boss Ladies — badass women running campaigns and changing the face of political leadership. Starting in September 2019, that’s exactly what we’ll be doing in partnership with IGNITE through our new one-day, immersive training series!
Ready to Rise
We need more #PeopleLikeUs involved in the political process in 2020 and beyond. That’s why we’re launching Ready to Rise in Texas this October, a new one-day program based on our signature Ready to Lead training. Learn more and apply by September 20!
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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 81 percent White and 81 percent male. The U.S. population is 17 percent Latino and 5.6 percent Asian Pacific Islander.
Women comprise 50 percent of the population, but just 19 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