Power in Unity: AANHPI Organizations Unite for a Month-Long Celebration Across Portland

April 18, 2026

Portland, OR — April 17, 2026 — This May, a powerful new collaboration is taking shape across Portland as three leading Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) organizations — API Forward, Filipino American Northwest Association, and FilAmFest Portland — come together for the…

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Honoring API Heritage with Rip City

February 1, 2026

Thank you to the Portland Trail Blazers for having API Forward be a part of their…

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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Former Board Member, Friend, & State Rep Hòa Nguyễn

October 10, 2025

We join the community and loved ones in mourning the passing of our dear friend, former API Forward board member and inspiring leader, Hòa…

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Calling Action for the Unjust Business Closure of Pho Gabo

March 3, 2024

Small businesses are the backbone of local economies and communities. The news of Pho Gabo Vietnamese Kitchen in Fremont closing after5 years as a result of one individual’s complaint and without a substantiated, objective measurement, is disturbing and disheartening. At a time when many…

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API Forward’s Student Leadership Conference Returns to In-Person Format

February 10, 2024

API Forward’s Student Leadership Conference Returns to In-Person Format Student Leadership Conference was held in Portland’s Asian-American-Native-American-Pacific-Islander-serving campus.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by API Forward…

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API Forward Founders Leave Board to Grow Next-Gen Leaders

October 12, 2022

PORTLAND, Ore. (Oct.  12, 2022) – API Forward, a Portland, Oregon-based leadership education…

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API Forward Joins Oregon Rises Against Hate in Fighting AANHPI Attacks

July 15, 2022

In solidarity, we stand. Oregon Rises Against Hate LetterOregon Rises Against Hate Letter In Response to Attacks…

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API Forward’s 3rd Annual Student Leadership Conference

January 31, 2022

Image 1: 2022 Student Leadership Conference ProgramImage 1:…

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Stepping Up and Out: API Strength and Resilience

May 20, 2021

To fight against racial inequality, Forward Leadership Program scholars, a mentor and a parent shared some heart-warming messages in this video.

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Celebrating APIs Throughout History

May 11, 2021

Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, API Forward takes us on a journey, recognizing the achievements and pride of the API community in the past and present.

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