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VAYLA incubates AAPI leaders for a more just tomorrow. VAYLA exists as an embodiment and commitment to activating tomorrow’s AAPI leaders in New Orleans and beyond. We engender leadership to address social inequities facing our community while anchored in an anti-racist, Queer, Feminist lens. At the forefront of these issues we focus on environmental justice, reproductive justice, and civic engagement initiatives.

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Cha and Chat Blog

Sep 19, 2024

(September 2024) Celebrating Two Years of Cha and Chat!

Celebrating Two Years of Cha and Chat! 🎉 We are so excited to introduce our first digital Cha and Chat space — the Cha and Chat Community Blog and Newsletter! … Continued

May 31, 2024

Reimagining Legacy: Rest as Resistance

Dear Community, During this Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month we must reflect on how our heritage extends back further than any history or empire we have … Continued

Press Release

Apr 25, 2023

ICYMI: Biden Signs Executive Order Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice

On Friday, April 21, President Biden signed a new Executive Order, Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All. This Executive Order aims to assist and empower communities facing disproportionate harms due to environmental racism.

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VAYLA New Orleans is at Westwego Farmers Market.

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🎉 NOLA Nite Market starts today! 🎉

Join us this weekend at the @nolanitemarket for three days of food, fun, and local connections! We’ll be here Saturday 10/12!—swing by and connect with us and other local orgs at the Connections Corner! Check out talented performers and treat yourself to some delicious eats from our local pop-ups and chefs! 😋

Don’t forget to ask about the Stamp Rally when you arrive, grab your stamp card, and stop by for your VAYLA stamp! ✨

Missed our Storytelling event last month? Stop by, enjoy a cup of cha, and chat with us to learn more about how you can get involved in our monthly Cha and Chat meetups!

Date: Friday, October 11th – Sunday, October 13th

Times:
📅 Friday, Oct 11 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📅 Saturday, Oct 12 | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM (find us at the Connections Corner!)
📅 Sunday, Oct 13 | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
📍 Westwego Farmers Market (484 Sala Ave Westwego, LA 70094)

#AAPIRising #AAPIGulfSouth #AAPICommunity #BuildingMovement #CommunityBuilding #FillYourBowl #StampRally #NOLANightMarket #EngageAndWin #SupportLocal #CommunityPartners #ConnectionsCorner #StampRally ... See MoreSee Less

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