South Asians For America (SAFA)
@saforamerica.bsky.social
SAFA is a national, grassroots organization dedicated to the education, advocacy & mobilization of the South Asian Community to build political power. Visit linktr.ee/saforamerica
TODAY, September 16th is #nationalvoterregistrationday!
SAFA is proud to partner with @natlvoterregday.bsky.social in getting every eligible American registered & #VoteReady for 2025!
Visit nationalvoterregistrationday.org to Register to vote, to check your voter registration status & more!
SAFA is proud to partner with @natlvoterregday.bsky.social in getting every eligible American registered & #VoteReady for 2025!
Visit nationalvoterregistrationday.org to Register to vote, to check your voter registration status & more!
September 16, 2025 at 6:21 AM
TODAY, September 16th is #nationalvoterregistrationday!
SAFA is proud to partner with @natlvoterregday.bsky.social in getting every eligible American registered & #VoteReady for 2025!
Visit nationalvoterregistrationday.org to Register to vote, to check your voter registration status & more!
SAFA is proud to partner with @natlvoterregday.bsky.social in getting every eligible American registered & #VoteReady for 2025!
Visit nationalvoterregistrationday.org to Register to vote, to check your voter registration status & more!
AAPIs For Mikie Phonebank 📞 | Mon 6-8pm ET
Join SAFA & partner orgs to call NJ AAPI voters for Mikie Sherrill, Dale Caldwell & Dems down-ballot. No experience needed—all training provided! RSVP: bit.ly/AAPI4MikiePB
Join SAFA & partner orgs to call NJ AAPI voters for Mikie Sherrill, Dale Caldwell & Dems down-ballot. No experience needed—all training provided! RSVP: bit.ly/AAPI4MikiePB
September 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
AAPIs For Mikie Phonebank 📞 | Mon 6-8pm ET
Join SAFA & partner orgs to call NJ AAPI voters for Mikie Sherrill, Dale Caldwell & Dems down-ballot. No experience needed—all training provided! RSVP: bit.ly/AAPI4MikiePB
Join SAFA & partner orgs to call NJ AAPI voters for Mikie Sherrill, Dale Caldwell & Dems down-ballot. No experience needed—all training provided! RSVP: bit.ly/AAPI4MikiePB
VISIT stopelectionrigging.com FOR MORE INFO
September 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
VISIT stopelectionrigging.com FOR MORE INFO
August 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Thank you to all who joined SAFA’s AANHPI Stakeholders Mtg & Fireside Chat/Townhall in VA w/ @ShastiConrad, Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, Shyamali Hauth, Sabrina Mattin & Jack George. Inspired by candid convos w/ AANHPI voters as we organize to elect Spanberger, Hashmi & Jones this Nov!
August 31, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Thank you to all who joined SAFA’s AANHPI Stakeholders Mtg & Fireside Chat/Townhall in VA w/ @ShastiConrad, Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, Shyamali Hauth, Sabrina Mattin & Jack George. Inspired by candid convos w/ AANHPI voters as we organize to elect Spanberger, Hashmi & Jones this Nov!
🚨 SAFA hosts a Fireside Chat & Town Hall with DNC Vice Chair Shasti Conrad, Lt. Gov. nominee Ghazala Hashmi & VA AANHPI leaders! Thurs, Aug 28, 5 PM, Fairfax. Don’t miss this historic event! RSVP: bit.ly/SAFAVAShastiChat #VAPolitics #AANHPI
August 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🚨 SAFA hosts a Fireside Chat & Town Hall with DNC Vice Chair Shasti Conrad, Lt. Gov. nominee Ghazala Hashmi & VA AANHPI leaders! Thurs, Aug 28, 5 PM, Fairfax. Don’t miss this historic event! RSVP: bit.ly/SAFAVAShastiChat #VAPolitics #AANHPI
SAFA leaders joined millions of patriotic Americans at #NoKings protests Today to reject Trump’s authoritarian, anti immigrant policies and to say unequivocally, There are NO KINGS in America! @50501movement.bsky.social @50501supporters.bsky.social @njindivisible.bsky.social @indivisible.org
June 15, 2025 at 7:12 AM
SAFA leaders joined millions of patriotic Americans at #NoKings protests Today to reject Trump’s authoritarian, anti immigrant policies and to say unequivocally, There are NO KINGS in America! @50501movement.bsky.social @50501supporters.bsky.social @njindivisible.bsky.social @indivisible.org
SAFA’s Statement on the Crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad
June 12, 2025 at 9:51 PM
SAFA’s Statement on the Crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad
A Statement From SAFA: Regarding the recent remarks directed at Sikh leader Giani Surinder Singh
June 7, 2025 at 1:04 AM
A Statement From SAFA: Regarding the recent remarks directed at Sikh leader Giani Surinder Singh
We look to them to become the next generation’s South Asian American leaders and trailblazers! We are grateful to organizations like Saada ORG and Teach AAPI for sharing our often untold stories!
May 31, 2025 at 1:28 PM
We look to them to become the next generation’s South Asian American leaders and trailblazers! We are grateful to organizations like Saada ORG and Teach AAPI for sharing our often untold stories!
As South Asian Americans, we have come a long way in our political journey and our lessons from the past guide us in our pursuit for greater representation at all levels of office. All of us at SAFA take pride in the phenomenal youth leaders who are part of our national movement!
May 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
As South Asian Americans, we have come a long way in our political journey and our lessons from the past guide us in our pursuit for greater representation at all levels of office. All of us at SAFA take pride in the phenomenal youth leaders who are part of our national movement!
To the landmark Supreme Court case US vs Bhagat Singh Thind, to the Luce-Cellar Act of 1946, to the Immigration Act of 1965, to the election to Congress of Dalip Singh Saund, to the many first South Asians elected to state legislatures nationwide.
May 31, 2025 at 1:26 PM
To the landmark Supreme Court case US vs Bhagat Singh Thind, to the Luce-Cellar Act of 1946, to the Immigration Act of 1965, to the election to Congress of Dalip Singh Saund, to the many first South Asians elected to state legislatures nationwide.
As Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the History and Political Journey of South Asian Americans in the US, from the earliest settlers in CA, OR, WA and LA, to the Asian Exclusion Act
May 31, 2025 at 1:26 PM
As Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the History and Political Journey of South Asian Americans in the US, from the earliest settlers in CA, OR, WA and LA, to the Asian Exclusion Act
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SAFA VIRTUAL MONTHLY ACTION LAB & #AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration Wednesday, May 27th, 7 pm ET With Special Guests DNC Associate Chair Shasti Conrad & Virginia Senator Ghazala Hashmi!
Sign up at bit.ly/SAFAActionLab & Link in bio and email safa@saforamerica.org with questions and feedback!
Sign up at bit.ly/SAFAActionLab & Link in bio and email safa@saforamerica.org with questions and feedback!
May 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
SAFA VIRTUAL MONTHLY ACTION LAB & #AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration Wednesday, May 27th, 7 pm ET With Special Guests DNC Associate Chair Shasti Conrad & Virginia Senator Ghazala Hashmi!
Sign up at bit.ly/SAFAActionLab & Link in bio and email safa@saforamerica.org with questions and feedback!
Sign up at bit.ly/SAFAActionLab & Link in bio and email safa@saforamerica.org with questions and feedback!
SAFA joined @aapinewjersey & orgs across NJ at Asian American Advocacy Day at the State Capitol last week to meet with State legislators and advocate for Key bills that impact AANHPI Communities. @collegedemsofnj.bsky.social @njindivisible.bsky.social @njyoungdems.bsky.social
May 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
SAFA joined @aapinewjersey & orgs across NJ at Asian American Advocacy Day at the State Capitol last week to meet with State legislators and advocate for Key bills that impact AANHPI Communities. @collegedemsofnj.bsky.social @njindivisible.bsky.social @njyoungdems.bsky.social
In the dead of night, House Republicans passed Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” this week which now heads to the Senate, where it can be passed with a simple majority. Here are ways this will hurt millions of Americans..
@riseabovejustice.bsky.social @meidastouch.com @ourmelaninstory.bsky.social
@riseabovejustice.bsky.social @meidastouch.com @ourmelaninstory.bsky.social
May 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
In the dead of night, House Republicans passed Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” this week which now heads to the Senate, where it can be passed with a simple majority. Here are ways this will hurt millions of Americans..
@riseabovejustice.bsky.social @meidastouch.com @ourmelaninstory.bsky.social
@riseabovejustice.bsky.social @meidastouch.com @ourmelaninstory.bsky.social
At the summit, SAFA leaders, many of whom are part of AAPI caucus leadership in their state democratic parties, heard from DNC Chair Ken Martin, Executive Director Roger Lau, Associate Chair Shasti Conrad & AAPI Caucus Chair Bel Leong Hong. @kenmartin.bsky.social @shasti.bsky.social @democrats.org
May 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM
At the summit, SAFA leaders, many of whom are part of AAPI caucus leadership in their state democratic parties, heard from DNC Chair Ken Martin, Executive Director Roger Lau, Associate Chair Shasti Conrad & AAPI Caucus Chair Bel Leong Hong. @kenmartin.bsky.social @shasti.bsky.social @democrats.org
SAFA leaders from around the country were invited to attend the DNC AAPI Strategic Summit 5/16 & invited to share their expertise and experiences to help advance best practices on activism, communication, messaging & outreach to the AAPI community. @mahari108.bsky.social @shasti.bsky.social
May 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM
SAFA leaders from around the country were invited to attend the DNC AAPI Strategic Summit 5/16 & invited to share their expertise and experiences to help advance best practices on activism, communication, messaging & outreach to the AAPI community. @mahari108.bsky.social @shasti.bsky.social
SAFA leaders attended the APAICS Legislative Summit & Gala in honor of #AANHPI Heritage Month in DC this week. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to APAICS President Madalene Mielke for her leadership. @ninaahmadphl.bsky.social @shasti.bsky.social @mahari108.bsky.social @nid-kay.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM
SAFA leaders attended the APAICS Legislative Summit & Gala in honor of #AANHPI Heritage Month in DC this week. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to APAICS President Madalene Mielke for her leadership. @ninaahmadphl.bsky.social @shasti.bsky.social @mahari108.bsky.social @nid-kay.bsky.social
SAFA is proud to partner with National Democratic Training Committee @traindems.bsky.social on two events during AANHPI Heritage Month! Sign up: linktr.ee/safiramerica
15-Day Challenge: Considering a Run for Office
So You Think You Want to Run for Office: AANHPI Heritage Month Edition, 5/8 1 pm ET
15-Day Challenge: Considering a Run for Office
So You Think You Want to Run for Office: AANHPI Heritage Month Edition, 5/8 1 pm ET
May 8, 2025 at 1:50 AM
SAFA is proud to partner with National Democratic Training Committee @traindems.bsky.social on two events during AANHPI Heritage Month! Sign up: linktr.ee/safiramerica
15-Day Challenge: Considering a Run for Office
So You Think You Want to Run for Office: AANHPI Heritage Month Edition, 5/8 1 pm ET
15-Day Challenge: Considering a Run for Office
So You Think You Want to Run for Office: AANHPI Heritage Month Edition, 5/8 1 pm ET
SAFA joined APAPA @smcaapia.bsky.social & 100+ Organizations at the Second Annual CA #AANHPI ADVOCACY DAY in Sacramento & met with countless legislators to advocate for critical bills that will affect ##aanhpi communities in CA @aapilegcaucus.bsky.social @stopaapihate.org @napca.bsky.social
April 29, 2025 at 10:29 PM
SAFA joined APAPA @smcaapia.bsky.social & 100+ Organizations at the Second Annual CA #AANHPI ADVOCACY DAY in Sacramento & met with countless legislators to advocate for critical bills that will affect ##aanhpi communities in CA @aapilegcaucus.bsky.social @stopaapihate.org @napca.bsky.social
We were proud to join @njindivisible.bsky.social @onenj7.bsky.social @actiontogethernj.bsky.social @foodandwater.bsky.social @seiu1199nw.bsky.social @votes4climate.bsky.social @aftnewjersey.bsky.social @somaaction.bsky.social in hosting this townhall!
April 25, 2025 at 4:09 AM
We were proud to join @njindivisible.bsky.social @onenj7.bsky.social @actiontogethernj.bsky.social @foodandwater.bsky.social @seiu1199nw.bsky.social @votes4climate.bsky.social @aftnewjersey.bsky.social @somaaction.bsky.social in hosting this townhall!
SAFA thanks the hundreds of community members who attended the NJ 07 Townhall with Congressman @rokhanna.bsky.social earlier this week! SAFA was proud to be part of an inspiring coalition of groups to make this event possible 👇🏽
April 25, 2025 at 4:09 AM
SAFA thanks the hundreds of community members who attended the NJ 07 Townhall with Congressman @rokhanna.bsky.social earlier this week! SAFA was proud to be part of an inspiring coalition of groups to make this event possible 👇🏽
SAFA extends heartfelt thanks to 30+ volunteers who joined our 2nd monthly action lab to channel their frustration into action! Join us next 5/21 @8 pm ET! TY to our speakers @christinepelosi.bsky.social @grassrootsdemhq.bsky.social @abigailspanberger.com NJ Dems
April 25, 2025 at 2:51 AM
SAFA extends heartfelt thanks to 30+ volunteers who joined our 2nd monthly action lab to channel their frustration into action! Join us next 5/21 @8 pm ET! TY to our speakers @christinepelosi.bsky.social @grassrootsdemhq.bsky.social @abigailspanberger.com NJ Dems