Month: May 2020

Community Leaders Discuss the New”Asian Americans” Documentary Series

Our executive director Andy Kang was joined by a panel of incredible community leaders to discuss the new PBS documentary series Asian Americans. Watch the entire panel to hear their insights about the significance of Asian American history in the fight for racial equity that continues today.

Celebrate Our Communities with the #BeSeenBeCounted Campaign

Join our campaign to help Asian American Pacific Islander communities:

BE SEEN – uplift our communities and showcase our diversity, traditions, and values
BE COUNTED – encourage our communities to  participate in the 2020 Census to receive resources and representation for the next 10 years

WBEZ: For Non-English Speakers, Language Is A Barrier During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Our director of organizing Grace Pai spoke with WBEZ about our work to strengthen language access in Illinois, and how the pandemic has highlighted the need for long-term solutions. “For every new initiative, the city or the state announces … whether it’s rent assistance or just any new policy encouraging folks to stay home, that… Read more »