The State of Our Cities

Thursday, June 12, 2025・1:30pm to 2:30pm EST

“The State of Our Cities” webinar took place on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 1:30–2:30 PM EST. This conversation featured a panel of groundbreaking AANHPI mayors—Aftab Pureval (Cincinnati, OH), Michelle Wu (Boston, MA), Todd Gloria (San Diego, CA), Bruce Harrell (Seattle, WA) and Ron Nirenberg (San Antonio, TX)—as they shared their paths to leadership and reflected on the challenges facing their cities. Moderated by Mayor Aftab Pureval, this discussion spotlighted the critical role AAPI leaders play in shaping the future of our cities and strengthening democracy from the ground up.

Welcome remarks were given by Minnesota State Representative Kaohly Her and Georgia State Senator Nabilah Islam Parkes.