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.

Panelists:

Niketa Brar, Executive Director of Chicago United for Equity
Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, State Representative of Illinois District 17
Dr. Patricia Nguyen, Director of Undergraduate Studies and Assistant Professor in Asian American Studies at Northwestern University
Kristina Tendilla, Executive Director of AFIRE Chicago 

Watch Asian Americans streaming here or on the PBS app.