50 Years

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Fifty years ago in 1974, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, also known as AALDEF, was founded in New York City.

50 Years
Film

A film by the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) and filmmaker ManSee Kong

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50 Stories

The 50 Stories Project, a collection of stories from staff over the past five decades.

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Special Events

AALDEF's events in 2024, celebrating our 50th Anniversary.

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