Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month!

Only 41 out AAPI LGBTQ+ officials in the entire country! [LGBTQ+ Victory Institute logo]( Friends, Happy AAPI Heritage Month! This month, we'll be highlighting the phenomenal AAPI LGBTQ+ leaders who paved the way. But there's still so much history to make. [Today, there are only 41 out AAPI LGBTQ+ officials in the entire country]( - and we must continue working to ensure AAPI people have an equal seat at the tables of power. The first step: recognizing those who have shattered rainbow ceilings and are working on behalf of our community right now. These amazing leaders fearlessly answered the call of public service. [Learn more about all the AAPI LGBTQ+ elected officials currently serving on the Out for America Map here!]( But we are working to move us forward. In 2024, Victory Institute will train a diverse pipeline of LGBTQ+ leaders to run for office and pursue careers in public service. Through programs like our [Victory Empowerment Fellowship]( [Victory Congressional Internship]( and Candidate & Campaign Trainings ([join us for our FINAL training of year in Chicago, IL!]( Victory Institute is determined to ensure AAPI LGBTQ+ voices and perspectives are equally represented in halls of power. [If you can support these programs with a generous donation today, we appreciate it!]( There is much work to do, but we are in it together. Thank you to all the AAPI LGBTQ+ elected and appointed officials who are leading the way. Thanks for supporting this essential work, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute [DONATE]( LGBTQ+ Victory Institute is a global organization dedicated to elevating out LGBTQ+ leaders who can further equality at all levels of government. Through our [global]( and [domestic]( trainings, [professional development programs]( and [yearly conferences]( Victory Institute prepares hundreds of out individuals to launch an influential careers in politics, government, business and advocacy. Many of our trainees join the more than [1,000 out LGBTQ+ elected and appointed officials]( now serving around the world. [You can power our work and the next Rainbow Wave with a donation today!]( [DONATE TODAY]( [DONATE MONTHLY]( FOLLOW ALONG: [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( LGBTQ+ Victory Institute is a tax-exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN 52-1835268. LGBTQ+ Victory Institute 1225 I Street NW, Suite 525 Washington, DC 20005 United States This email was sent to {EMAIL}. Don't unsubscribe just yet — you can change how many & what type of emails you receive [by updating your account here](. Unsubscribing will remove you from ALL Victory Institute email contact. If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive ANY email from us, please [unsubscribe](.