AAPI for Adams’ Rally in Chinatown Showcases Strong Asian American Support for Mayor Eric Adams
Progga News | New York City, USA:
On Friday, July 18, 2025, a vibrant and high-energy rally titled “AAPI for Adams” took place at the historic Confucius Plaza in Chinatown, New York City. The gathering brought together a wide spectrum of community leaders, elected officials, activists, and concerned residents from the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community to voice their support for Mayor Eric Adams ahead of the upcoming mayoral election.
The event began with a traditional Chinese dragon dance, setting a festive and culturally rich tone for the afternoon. Attendees warmly welcomed Mayor Adams, who has long maintained close ties with the Chinatown community and has actively engaged in addressing local issues. Themes of public safety, protection of cultural identity, opposition to anti-Asian hate, and the need for strong local leadership resonated throughout the rally.
Among the key figures leading the event was District Leader Justin Yu, a well-known Chinatown organizer and member of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association. He delivered strong words of support for Adams, positioning him as a trusted and experienced leader.
The rally was co-organized by Ben Wei, a dedicated AAPI advocate who has long worked to increase civic participation and awareness within the community. Ludi Victor Ramos, a member of 1199SEIU, delivered a moving address centered on solidarity in the face of rising anti-Asian hate crimes.
Other notable participants included Jacky Wong from the Greater Chinatown Civic Coalition, who has been vocal in opposing a proposed homeless shelter in the neighborhood, and Carl Chan, President of the Oakland Chinatown Chamber Foundation, who stressed the need for coordinated efforts to improve safety in Chinatowns across the country.
The rally also saw the participation of prominent representatives from various civic organizations ,
Candis Tolliver, Political Director, SEIU Local 32BJ ,Ravi Reddi, Representative, Asian American Federation ,Larry Lee, from the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families ,Priyatush Dey, Executive Director, American Hindu Coalition (New York Chapter) ,Monika Roy Chowdhury, President and Founder of both Shilpakala Academy USA Inc. and Bangladeshi American Women For Progress Local NYPD officers including Officer Rajib Ghosh were also in attendance to support the event and community engagement.
The rally was organized under the joint leadership of the Chinatown Security Foundation and the Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community, two groups at the forefront of advocating for Chinatown’s preservation and prosperity.
In his address, Mayor Adams reaffirmed his commitment to the AAPI community, promising continued investment in public safety, cultural heritage, and neighborhood revitalization. He encouraged all attendees to remain active, register to vote, and turn out in force this November.
The rally sent a clear and powerful message from the heart of Chinatown to the rest of New York City: the AAPI community is united in its call for steady, experienced leadership—and many believe that responsibility rests with Mayor Eric Adams.
