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From ‘Undocumented’ to Executive

From ‘Undocumented’ to Executive - 6:49

John Yang, President and Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC, immigrated to the U.S. with his family as a young child in 1970. When his father’s work visa expired, his family chose to remain in the U.S., though they were undocumented. Yang shares the story of his family and their path to citizenship.

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Paid Leave: Advocating for Family Caregivers

Paid Leave: Advocating for Family Caregivers - 6:20

A recent Harvard study revealed that 80% of caregivers have experienced a negative impact to workplace performance.

Peter Berns, CEO of The Arc, joins host Ellee Pai Hong to discuss the challenges family caregivers face in the workplace, and efforts by legislators and employers to identify and meet the needs of employees with caregiving responsibilities.

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Ethics and Campaign Finance Reform

Ethics and Campaign Finance Reform - 7:07

Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018, becoming the Garden State’s first Asian American congressman.

Kim joins Ellee Pai Hong to discuss the For The People Act of 2019. The legislation, of which Kim is a co-sponsor, addresses voter access, election security and political spending.

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Transforming Workplace Philanthropy

Transforming Workplace Philanthropy - 7:30

Successful workplace-giving campaigns have been linked to increased employee satisfaction, retention and productivity.

Brian Gallagher, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide, discusses his organization’s efforts to transform corporate philanthropy and boost employee engagement.

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Queer and AAPI: Identity and Intersectionality

Queer and AAPI: Identity and Intersectionality - 7:05

The Williams Institute reports that more than 325,000 LGBTQ Asians and Pacific Islanders live in the United States.

Khudai Tanveer of the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance - NQAPIA lives at the intersections of queer, South Asian, and Muslim identities. Hear Tanveer’s unique perspective on efforts to promote inclusion and acceptance of LGBTQ people within the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

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Deportation and Immigrant Rights: Southeast Asian Americans

Deportation and Immigrant Rights: Southeast Asian Americans - 5:29

Since 1998, the U.S. has issued more than 16,000 deportation orders to Vietnamese, Cambodian and Laotian Americans.

Quyen Dinh, Executive Director of the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center- SEARAC, joins host Ellee Pai Hong to discuss the impact of deportation policy on Southeast Asian American immigrant and refugee communities.

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Census 2020: Accuracy Counts

Census 2020: Accuracy Counts - 6:46

More than 23 million Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders live in the U.S.For this largely immigrant population, barriers toward an accurate count for the U.S. Census include language, poverty and education.

Terry Minnis of Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC shares how — as Census 2020 approaches — her organization is engaging AAPI communities to push for increased participation.

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Expanding AAPI Representation in Congress

Expanding AAPI Representation in Congress - 5:44

A 2018 Joint Center report revealed that although people of color account for 38% of the U.S. population, they comprise 13.7% of top U.S. House staff.

Madalene Mielke, President and CEO of the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies - APAICS, discusses how APAICS is working to increase Congressional representation for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

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Soccer for Social Change

Soccer for Social Change - 6:35

Sixteen million children in the United States are growing up without the presence of a mentor, and of this group, more than half are faced with challenges on a day-to-day basis, including lack of access to athletic programs.

Ed Foster-Simeon, President and CEO of the U.S. Soccer Foundation, joins Sheila Hyland to discuss his organization’s mission to provide children of all economic backgrounds the opportunity to play the game of soccer, while learning necessary life skills from coach-mentors.

Socially Responsible Investing

Socially Responsible Investing - 5:33

The concept of “impact investing” is increasingly popular — with 85 percent of millennials indicating their preference to invest in companies that align with their personal values.

Juliet Choi, YWCA USA Board Member, joins host Sheila Hyland to discuss how her organization is partnering with investors to champion the women's empowerment movement.

Cultivating Leadership Skills in Young People

Cultivating Leadership Skills in Young People - 6:38

According to a recent study, half of U.S. high schoolers feel unprepared to meet the demands of college and the workplace.

Danielle Brown, National President of Jack and Jill of America Inc., joins host Sheila Hyland to discuss how her organization is developing the next generation of black leaders.

The Women’s Caucus: Inspiring Bipartisan Leadership

The Women’s Caucus: Inspiring Bipartisan Leadership - 8:46

Reps. Brenda Lawrence, D-Mich., and Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., are Co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues.

The congresswomen actively promote bipartisanship in the national legislature, and join host Sheila Hyland to discuss efforts to unite female policymakers of all parties to advance policies favorable toward women and families.

Advocating for America’s Foster Youth

Advocating for America’s Foster Youth - 6:39

Each year, more than 20,000 youth transition out of foster care systems without ever having found a permanent family.

Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., is Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. Bass discusses bipartisan efforts to advocate on behalf of America’s foster youth.

Narrowing the Cybersecurity Industry’s Gender Gap

Narrowing the Cybersecurity Industry’s Gender Gap - 4:33

Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand and the need keeps growing. Estimates show that there are 35,000 open cybersecurity positions in the United States, but women only make up 20% of the workforce.

Public Health: Managing Opioids and E-Cigarettes in Massachusetts

Public Health: Managing Opioids and E-Cigarettes in Massachusetts - 4:34

MA consistently ranks among the highest in healthiest states. Dr. Monica Bharel, Commissioner of the MA Department of Public Health, discusses the states response to the opioid crisis and raising the age for tobacco and E-cigarette sales to 21.

Farming and Food Production

Farming and Food Production - 4:52

Dean of the School of New American Farmstead at Sterling College, Philip Ackerman-Leist, joins Newsmakers to discuss hands-on courses that fuel the passion for food and farming while providing new perspectives on community farming and food production.

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Successful Citizens in the Community

Successful Citizens in the Community - 5:02

Yolanda Vazquez speaks with Donna Fortier, CEO of Mobile Hope. They discuss how they help homeless young people aged 18 to 24 with life skills, housing, jobs, transportation and so much more.

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Helping Those Who Suffer from Food Insecurity

Helping Those Who Suffer from Food Insecurity - 4:58

Yolanda Vazquez speaks with Samantha Kuhn, Executive Director of JK Community Farm about their community farm and how they are helping to alleviate hunger by growing and harvesting crops and donating them locally.

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Spring Forward: Savoring Success Gala

Spring Forward: Savoring Success Gala - 4:58

Yolanda Vazquez speaks with Debi Alexander, Development Director of Phillips Programs for Children and Families about how they help students with behavioral health needs have opportunities for success.

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24/7 Hotline Helps Change and Save Lives

24/7 Hotline Helps Change and Save Lives - 4:52

Yolanda Vazquez speaks with Meredith Hovan, Development Director with PRS about the services they provide for suicide prevention and crisis intervention. They discuss the Springtopia to be held May 11th at there Hyatt Regency in Tysons.

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Largest Lyme Run in the Country

Largest Lyme Run in the Country - 4:51

Yolanda Vazquez speaks with Veronica Hohenstein, Volunteer with FinishLyme 5K about the 9th Annual Finish Lyme 5K to be held May 19th at Fairfax Corner.

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Regional Agricultural Work Group

Regional Agricultural Work Group - 6:19

Yolanda Vazquez speaks with Chris Van Vlack of Loudoun County Soil and Water Conservation and Council of Governments Regional Agricultural Work Group Member. They discuss how they are dedicated to strengthening the food and farm economy of the region and what actions are being taken.

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Lawyers and Others Lacing Up for a Good Cause

Lawyers and Others Lacing Up for a Good Cause - 4:11

Yolanda Vazquez speaks with Affie Ambrose, Co-Chair of Lawyers Have a Heart, General Counsel at Acumen Solutions, Inc. about the 10K race & 5K Run and Fun Run to be held June 8th at the Washington Harbour, Georgetown.

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Making Math Fun and Exciting

Making Math Fun and Exciting - 5:17

Yolanda Vazquez speaks with Rebecca Goldin of Fairfax Math Circle about the upcoming National Math Festival to be held Saturday, May 4th at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

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