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APALA's Principles For Collective Liberation

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APALA has seven principles for collective liberation and organizing stronger communities. We developed these as a way to stay grounded in how we are working together for a future where we all eat. Just like the beginnings of the Asian American and Pacific Islander movements, our visions and values are rooted in Black liberation, Indigenous sovereignty, and solidarity with all struggles for collective liberation. All of our struggles are connected and we cannot win one without another.

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APALA Members Explain Principles for Collective Liberation

Principle 1: Worker Power
Arlene Inouye, UTLA/NEA
Principle 2: People Power
Tevita Uhatafe, TWU 513
Principle 3: Racial Justice
Jigme Ugen, SEIU Healthcare MN
Principle 4: Community and Chosen Family
Parvesh Cheena, SAG-AFTRA
Principle 5: Home and Sovereignty
Alex Hing, UNITE HERE
Principle 6: Gender Justice
Syeda Bano, APALA Georgia Fellow
Principle 7: Intergenerational Movement Building
Ligaya Domingo, SEIU 1199 NW

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