ICE has been in North Carolina for years. So while CBP has left the state for now, ICE is sticking around – and they’re expanding their operations.
Recently ICE (Not CBP) has greatly expanded their operations in N.C.
This affects all of us – including the Asian American community.
Today this hit home when a family member of an NCAAT staff member was aggressively tailed by ICE officers in Apex on the way to drop her child off to daycare. The officers stopped her – a U.S. citizen – and blocked her from leaving the parking lot. The officers did not identify themselves. They did not provide a reason for the stop.
Equipped with information about her rights and how to engage with federal law enforcement, she was able to de-escalate and avoid detention.
It’s important to stay informed on your rights and how to engage with federal law enforcement. Bookmark this post and share it with your networks! We also encourage you to plan what you might do if you are stopped by federal law enforcement.
Let’s keep each other informed and safe! 🤝
Durham is about to get delicious! Join our Youth Ambassadors who will be facilitating cultural games and activities this Saturday at Common Roots Festival!
Watch as Judges Nandhini, Trente, Ipsi, Arnesh, and Akio take on a taste test featuring Chef Madelyne’s Bánh Bò Nướng 🇻🇳 and Chef Cas’s Mango Sago 🇵🇭.
Come celebrate your cultural roots with us!
🗓 WHEN: Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 WHERE: Durham Central Park | Durham, NC
🎟 WHO: Free and open to ALL ages!
✨ WHAT: Our annual festival honoring Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!
Enjoy live performances, local art, a vibrant vendor market, delicious food, and our Community Care Lounge by Tarang.
🔗 RSVP: ncaat.org/CommonRoots or click the link in bio!
🎥 Video edited by Youth Ambassador Valerie.
Celebrate at the FREE Common Roots Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Festival this Saturday, May 16 from 3:00 – 8:00 pm at Durham Central Park.
Enjoy lots of live Asian performances, cultural activities and games, talented artists, local vendor market, wellness workshops, and of course delicious Asian food.
It’s going to be dynamite! Hosted by North Carolina Asian Americans Together.
After fighting back against attempts to overturn the people's choice, one year ago, Justice Allison Riggs was sworn in to the N.C. Supreme Court! The fight continues, but today we celebrate the start of her 2nd year on the court!
#FairCourts #RiggsAnniversary #NCSupremeCourt #NCPol #NCAAT
Meet our Youth Ambassadors who will be facilitating cultural games and activities at Common Roots Festival this Saturday!
Madelyne is wearing a 🇻🇳 Vietnamese Áo Dài, and Akio and Cas are wearing 🇵🇭 Filipino Barong Tagalog. Come celebrate your cultural roots this Saturday at Common Roots Festival!
⏰: WHEN: Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📌: WHERE: Durham Central Park | Durham, NC
😄: WHO: Free and open to ALL ages!
🕺: WHAT: Our annual festival honoring Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Join us for live performances, local art, a vibrant vendor market, delicious food, and our Community Care Lounge by Tarang.
RSVP for updates at ncaat.org/CommonRoots or click the link in our bio.
Video edited by our Youth Ambassador Valerie.
Common Roots Festival is THIS SATURDAY! ☀️🌱🧋
Join us for our annual celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Here’s the quick cheat sheet for the big day:
⏰ WHEN: Saturday, May 16 | 3 – 8 PM
📍 WHERE: Durham Central Park
🎟️ COST: FREE / All Ages
What’s Happening
Experience a day full of live performances, local food trucks, a vibrant vendor market, and hands-on activities like calligraphy and zine making!
Quick Tips
🚗 Parking: Free street parking and free parking at the Durham Farmer’s Market lot.
💧 Prep: Bring a refillable water bottle and a picnic blanket.
🐾 Pets: Furry friends are welcome (leashed)!
🚫 Prohibited: No alcohol or weapons; expect a quick bag check at the gate.
RSVP for updates at ncaat.org/CommonRoots or click the link in our bio, see you there!
#CommonRoots2026 #AANHPI #DurhamNC #NCAAT
Our nearest event is here!! 🤗🎊
GIHC is returning as a vendor at the Common Roots Festival celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! 🌺 This free event is coming THIS WEEKEND in Durham, North Carolina and is filled with small businesses, performances, and other vendors! 😋🍡
We will be serving mango sticky rice for FREE, Thai Tea ($6), “mojitos” ($6), papaya salad ($10) 🍹🧋
On top of that, we’ll have cultural games AND coloring activities! 🖍️🎨 Your support will fund free heat stress kits and our community health clinic🩺 . We hope you visit us to celebrate this special month, build community, and enjoy the cultural delicacies we bring! 🌍
🗓️Date: SATURDAY, May 16th, 2026
⏰Time: 3PM-8PM
📍Address: Durham Central Park
Healing that feels like Home: New Schedule!
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We are thrilled to share our line up for the inaugural Community Care Lounge at NCAAT’s iconic Common Roots Festival! Through this series of workshops, we will highlight the mental health and resilience practices that are rooted in AAPI tradition, build connections between our cultural heritage and our modern lives, and learn about healing and mental health through community. All workshops are free and open to the public—we can’t wait to see you there!
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🌸 Common Roots 2026 is here! 🌸
Celebrate Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month with us at the Common Roots Festival 2026! 💜
⏰ WHEN: Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 WHERE: Durham Central Park | Durham, NC
😄 WHO: Free and open to ALL ages!
🕺 WHAT: Our annual festival honoring APA Heritage Month. Join us for live performances, local art, a vibrant vendor market, delicious food, and our Community Care Lounge by Tarang.
RSVP for updates at ncaat.org/CommonRoots or click the link in our bio.
If you're interested in performing or vending at the festival, head to our website to complete the interest form and get connected with our organizers!
Special thanks to our 2026 sponsors: Margaret W. Wong & Associates LLC, Aetna, WUNC News, and the City of Durham.
Rooted in community, rising together! 🌱
Yesterday, our voices filled the halls of the NC General Assembly for Asian American Advocacy Day. From the legislative galleries to the meeting rooms, we showed up to advocate for a more inclusive North Carolina.
A huge THANK YOU to every participant and volunteer who shared their story. You are the heart of this movement! 💜
We are deeply grateful to our speakers and the legislators who took the time to listen and lead:
🏛️ Senator Mujtaba A. Mohammed @mmohammednc
🏛️ Senator Jay Chaudhuri @jay_chaudhuri
🏛️ Representative Ya Liu @yaliu4nc
🏛️ Representative Maria Cervania @repmariacervania
🏛️ Representative Robert Reives II @electreives
🏛️ Sarika Bansal - Cary Town Council @sarika4cary
🏛️ Bella Huang - Cary Town Council
🏛️ Haseeb Fatmi - Wake Forest Town Council @haseebforwf
🏛️ Ben Clapsaddle - Mayor of the Town of Wake Forest @ben.clapsaddle
From AAPI history in schools to the Hate Crimes Prevention Act, we’re keeping the momentum going. Read our full press release at the link in our bio! 🔗
#NCAAT #AAPIAdvocacy #NCpol #RisingTogether #AsianAmericanAdvocacyDay #NCGA
Our hearts are full! 💜 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for NCAAT’s first-ever D.C. House Party on April 20th.
We are still buzzing from the energy in the room. This night wouldn't have been possible without our wonderful supporters, our newest friends, and the incredible leadership of our Board member, Christina Chen.
Because of your collective generosity, we raised $10,000 to empower AAPIs across North Carolina! 💪 We are so humbled by your commitment to our mission and so grateful to have you in our corner.
Swipe to see the faces that made this night so special! 📸
#NCAAT #ThankYou #AAPIStrong #CommunityPower #NCPolitics #DCHouseParty
What does it mean to be Asian American? 🌏
Join us on May 13 at The Cary Theater for a special live event: “The Broadside” Presents: An Evening of Asian American Storytelling. 🎤 Hosted by Anisa Khalifa, this 90-minute experience blends journalism and performance to bring the unsung histories of our community to the stage.
This isn’t just a show—it’s an invitation to be part of the story.
🗓️ When: May 13 | 7–9 PM
📍 Where: The Cary Theater (122 E Chatham St)
🎟️ Tickets: Only $5!
Secure your spot at the link in our bio or scan the QR code in the post.
Let’s celebrate the voices that shape our heritage!
#NCAAT #WUNC #CaryNC #AsianAmericanHistory #NCStorytelling #TheCaryTheater #VisitCary #NCHistory #AAPI #CommunityVoices
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