The Dallas/Fort Worth Asian-American Citizens Council was established and became a non-profit organization in 2000. It’s mission is to give Asians a stronger voice in mainstream society as well as their respective communities. The organization also strives to encourage more Asian Americans to participate in civic affairs by providing leadership training, organizing political forums, and voter registration drives. The mission of DFW AACC is to promote and assist Asian American involvement in local, social, political, and civic activities that increase community awareness, improve Asian American representation, and enhance the quality of life.