We are proud to be a community against hate
We are proud to be a community against hate
Community Town Hall on Sunday, October 4, 2026 with Ohio State Representatives Munira Abdullahi and Anita Somani. See details here.
Sunday October 4, 2026, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Join us for an open forum where every voice matters, and we work together to make positive change.
On Sunday, October 4, 2026, Asian American Coalition of Ohio (AACO) will partner with Asian Culture and Education USA (ACAESUSA), Justice for Ohio (JFO) and Ohio Chinese American Association (OCAA) to host a community town hall to discuss issues that matter to our community. We'll also help community members check their voter registration status ahead of the Ohio's voter registration deadline (October 5).
Our featured guests are State Representative Munira Abdullahi (Ohio House District 9) and State Representative Anita Somani (Ohio House District 8). They will provide updates on legislative activity at theOhio Statehouse, listen to community concerns, and gather public feedback. Over the past two years, both representatives have been strong allies in our community's efforts to oppose the anti-immigrant property bills HB 1 and SB 88.
Rep. Munira Abdullahi (HD-9) is a first-generation Somali immigrant, and the first Somali woman to serve in the Ohio Legislature.
Rep. Anita Somani (HD-8) is a first-generation immigrant from India, a OBGYN physician with over 30 years experience, and the first Asian American women elected to the Ohio House of Representatives.
This free community event is open to everyone.
Please click here to register and submit questions.
For questions and sponsorship opportunities, please contact aaco@aacohio.org.
Vincent Wang stands as a powerful voice for justice, equality, and inclusion. Through his leadership in the Ohio Chinese American Association, the Asian American Coalition of Ohio, and the APA Justice Task Force, he has worked tirelessly to unite and uplift Asian American and Pacific Islander communities—ensuring that their voices are heard and their stories are seen across Ohio and throughout the nation.
Mr. Wang co-founded the Ohio Chinese American Association after a statewide rally held in solidarity with more than forty cities protesting the unjust prosecution of a Chinese American police officer. He was one of the leaders in the fight to clear the name of a Chinese American scientist in Ohio who was wrongfully accused of espionage, helping to secure the largest settlement in U.S. Department of Commerce history.
Working hand in hand with civil rights organizations, community leaders and public officials, Mr. Wang helped bring an end to the federal “China Initiative,” which had unfairly targeted Asian Americans, undermined academic freedom, and hindered open scientific exchange.
Through his vision, courage, and compassion, Vincent Wang has strengthened democracy, inspired civic participation, and advanced the timeless cause of equal rights for all.