NJDSC Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Caucus

05/29/2026

This AANHPI Heritage Month, we celebrate leaders making a difference across New Jersey through public service, advocacy, and community engagement.

We honor Ludi Hughes, Chairwoman of the Asian American Heritage Council of New Jersey and the Filipino American Festival, Inc., for her decades of leadership promoting cultural unity, diversity, and community across our state.

We also recognize Pooja Ghadiali, Chair of the New Jersey Young Democrats South Asian Caucus, for her work organizing campaigns, advocating for communities, and strengthening relationships between elected officials and stakeholders.

Thank you both for your leadership and dedication to uplifting AANHPI communities across New Jersey.

05/27/2026

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating!

05/24/2026

This AANHPI Heritage Month, we celebrate leaders making a difference across New Jersey through public service, advocacy, and community engagement.

Parul Khemka, Co-Chair of our AANHPI Caucus, has led outreach efforts for AAPI and disability communities, serves on the Livingston Board of Education, and has helped elevate our caucus on the national stage through the DNC and South Asians for America.

We also recognize Seonjik Jang, Outreach Director for Assemblywoman Ellen Park, for his work strengthening AAPI community outreach through campaigns and government service.

Thank you both for your leadership and dedication to building stronger, more engaged communities across New Jersey.

05/22/2026

This AANHPI Heritage Month, we celebrate leaders making a difference across New Jersey through public service, advocacy, and community engagement.

We honor Rolando Lavarro, who became Jersey City’s first Asian and Filipino American councilmember when he was first elected in 2011, helping pave the way for greater representation and civic leadership in local government.

We also recognize Hana Katz for her leadership as Chair of the New Jersey Young Democrats Environmental Caucus and her work engaging young people in the fight for environmental justice and sustainability.

05/08/2026

May is AANHPI Heritage Month a time to celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and powerful stories that define Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.

We’re proud to kick off this month by highlighting Karlito Almeda, our Co-Chair, and Kinn Badger, NJDSC Coalitions Director. Both have helped pave the way in government and political spaces, advocating for our communities and stepping up to lead by putting their names on the ballot.

04/01/2026

The caucus was excited to host last week.

As Analilia said, “we can do this together.”

Important Dates:
🗳️ Early Voting April 6-14
📩 Deadline to Request a VBM for Special General Election April 9
🗳️ Special General Election April 16

12/23/2025

Happy holidays!

Wishing you all a very happy holiday and thank you for all the hardwork you have all done this year. Looking forward to coming together next year and working alongside our new governor and their administration. As we wrap up this year, please consider donating to Wynona’s House Child Advocacy Center. They coordinate services for child victims of abuse and neglect in Essex County, bringing together law enforcement, prosecution, medical, and mental health professionals in a child-friendly setting to investigate abuse, support healing, and hold offenders accountable. It provides a centralized, multi-disciplinary approach to minimize trauma for children by offering services like forensic interviews, medical exams, and therapy in one location, aiming to promote justice and healing.

11/04/2025

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10/31/2025

I voted!!

Early in-person begins today!

Check to see where you can early vote in-person in your county here: https://nj.gov/state/elections/vote-early-voting.shtml

10/31/2025

Join Honored Guests President Barack Obama, Mikie Sherrill, and other special guests to get fired up to Get Out the Vote for New Jersey Democrats all the way up and down the ballot!