Advocate for the AANHPI Community with NAPABA at Lobby Day

May 19-20, 2026 | Washington, DC

Registration is open for NAPABA’s Lobby Day, and we want your voice!

Each year, NAPABA brings the AANHPI legal community to Capitol Hill to advocate directly with Congressional leaders and elevate the issues impacting our communities. Lobby Day is a powerful opportunity to turn your commitment into action and ensure your perspectives are heard and represented at the national level.

Why Participate?

  • Engage directly with Members of Congress and their staff
  • Receive advocacy training and issue briefings to prepare you for Capitol Hill
  • Connect with AANHPI attorneys and leaders from across the country
  • Represent and elevate your community’s voice at the national level

Register for Lobby Day

Learn More About Lobby Day

Stipend Applications Open

NAPABA is committed to ensuring that Lobby Day is accessible to members from all backgrounds and career stages. To support this goal, we offer limited travel and lodging support for active members who would otherwise face financial barriers to attending. Click the button below to learn more and apply for a stipend. The deadline to apply for a stipend is Tuesday, March 17, at 8:00 pm ET.

Apply for a Stipend

Your Lobby Day Social Media Toolkit

As part of Lobby Day, NAPABA will equip you with the tools and resources you need to be an effective advocate and share your participation in this important event. After registering, be sure to use our toolkit to share on your social media channels and invite others to join you.

Access Your Social Media Toolkit

For any questions about Lobby Day, please email the NAPABA Lobby Day Team at [email protected].

To participate in Lobby Day, you must be an active NAPABA member. Become a NAPABA member today!

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Enter the Asian American Stories Video Contest 2026

Storytellers are invited to submit to the 3rd Annual Asian American Stories Video Contest, presented by AAUC (Asian American Unity Coalition) in collaboration with Silicon Valley Community Media and Ding Ding TV. This year, $20,000 in total prizes and grants will be awarded across Youth and Adult categories.

Submissions should be one minute long and must be received by March 31, 2026.
Full details and additional contest information is available here.

The 2026 theme, “Coming to America,” focuses on personal journeys: the motivations, challenges, and aspirations that shaped the decision to build a life in the United States, whether your own story or someone else’s. Click here to view last year’s entries. 

To support participants, two complimentary virtual workshops will be offered:

Session A: March 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM Pacific. Sign up here.
Session B: March 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM Pacific. Sign up here.

Each session cover the following topics:

  • Contest Mastery: A deep dive into the 2026 rules and submission details.
  • Production Training: Practical tips on how to film and edit your 1-minute video.
  • Live Q&A: Get direct answers to your questions from our organizers.

Individuals are encouraged to spread the word to your networks and anyone interested in sharing meaningful stories. Personal narratives help preserve community history and inspire future storytellers.

ELIGIBILITY

Open to individuals entering either the Youth or Adult division. Participants may submit one entry total.

AWARDS

  • A ticket (worth $150) to the award ceremony.
  • $5,000 (total $ 20,000) in grants for your future production.
  • UCA sponsored trip to Las Vegas.
  • First 20 submissions will receive an Asian American Stories T-shirt.