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In this episode of The BoricuaBC2 Show, host Bill Cancel speaks with Varun Nikore, Executive Director of the AAPI Victory Alliance, about the growing political power of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in the United States. Varun shares his journey in organising AAPI communities and discusses the importance of political participation in shaping the future of American democracy. He also highlights the barriers to AAPI civic engagement, including voter suppression, citizenship challenges, and the critical need for stronger representation in both local and national politics.
Varun's extensive career includes serving as a senior political strategist, CEO of Tibco Strategies, and Special Assistant at the U.S. Department of Education under President Bill Clinton. His leadership in founding the AAPI Victory Alliance in 2017 aims to amplify the voices of AAPI voters and encourage greater civic involvement within this diverse community.
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By BillcancelIn this episode of The BoricuaBC2 Show, host Bill Cancel speaks with Varun Nikore, Executive Director of the AAPI Victory Alliance, about the growing political power of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in the United States. Varun shares his journey in organising AAPI communities and discusses the importance of political participation in shaping the future of American democracy. He also highlights the barriers to AAPI civic engagement, including voter suppression, citizenship challenges, and the critical need for stronger representation in both local and national politics.
Varun's extensive career includes serving as a senior political strategist, CEO of Tibco Strategies, and Special Assistant at the U.S. Department of Education under President Bill Clinton. His leadership in founding the AAPI Victory Alliance in 2017 aims to amplify the voices of AAPI voters and encourage greater civic involvement within this diverse community.
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Follow the Guest Varun Nikore
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