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May 2021
Are We There Yet? The Truth About Authentic AAPI Representation in Media
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, NAMIC Capital Area will host a conversation with industry leaders about the status of AAPI representation in media, how far we've come and how far we still have to go to ensure this community is seen and heard authentically on screen and in the board room. This panel will feature the following esteemed guests: Nivedita Kulkarni, Founder and CEO of the Asian American Script Labs and Roy Cho, SVP of…
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Internalized Racism among Asian Americans
What is internalized racism and its personal, social, and political consequences for Asian Americans? This session will comprise of mini-lectures, reflective activities, and open conversation geared primarily for Asian Americans and other BIPOC, but open to all. Participants will: acquire and/or expand their understanding of the origin, nature, mechanism, and outcomes of internalized racism in their lives, explore their historical and psychological relationship to racialization, and, consider strategies for healing, resisting, and transforming internalized racism. Our instructor, Dr. Andrew (Andy)…
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Women4Good May Community Call: Standing with the AAPI + Women Community
Women4Good stands in support of the Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. We’re hosting our May Community Call to provide a space to listen to the experiences of our community members and take a stand against racism, hate and violence directed toward AAPI communities. We hope this discussion will help educate our Women4Good community about the discrimination and bias the AAPI community faces, discover the beauty of the AAPI cultures, offer resources for being a better ally and raise funds…
Find out more »Professional Learning Webinar Series for Paraeducators: Building a Community of Support
Presented by Katie Novak, Ed.D., Novak Educational Consulting, Founder and Executive Director Registration coming soon.
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Peace Rally Against Against Asian Hate
Stop the hate! Meet-up spot: Shoreline Village - Long Beach, CA Time: 12pm Presented by FOU Movement
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Transformative Transparency Exchange: Support for AAPI Journalists
Addressing racial blind spots and supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander journalists: Following the Atlanta shootings, the mainstream media needed deep guidance from experts like the Asian American Journalists Association on covering the Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander community fairly and accurately. For decades, AAPI journalists have seen newsrooms struggle to navigate coverage of AAPI communities, reflecting a dearth of AAPI leadership and lack of diversity within the newsrooms. Join us in a conversation on how news leaders can mitigate…
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At the Heart of the Matter: The Hate Stops Here: Addressing Anti-Asian Acts
Register to join Foundation President and CEO, Karen McNeil-Miller, for a discussion with and in support of members of the AAPI community.
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Protect Our Students
A press conference with AANHPI AMEMSA Community Partners and LAUSD Leaders
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Advancing Our Future: AAPI Leaders Building the Green Economy
This May, join us in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a virtual event honoring the numerous contributions this community has made to the green economy. On May 26th LACI will convene a panel of speakers representing LACI companies and each of our key workforce development and small business programs. Hear how these leaders are working tirelessly to tackle the climate crisis, promote adoption of clean technologies, and advance climate justice. Agenda 1:30PM - Welcome Remarks by Sharon…
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