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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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The Department of Small and Local Business Development

The Department of Small and Local Business Development - 4:29

Elena Russo talks with Kristi Whitfield, Agency Director for The Department of Small and Local Business Development. DSLBD supports the development, economic growth, and retention of District-based businesses, and promotes economic development throughout the District's commercial corridors. For more information on the DSLBD, visit their website.

CAAB

CAAB - 4:08

Elena Russo talks with Joseph Leitman-Santa Cruz, Acting Executive Director for Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB). They discuss the organization and their mission to the community. They also discuss, how children can get involved in saving. For more information on CAAB, visit their website.

Economic Development in Charles County

Economic Development in Charles County - 4:07

Jill Horner sits down with Marcia Keeth, Deputy Director for the Charles County Economic Development Department. They talk about how, in a competitive marketplace, how do you move the needle on your business goals? Charles County’s strategic location, strong workforce base, and lower business costs propel companies forward. For more information on the Charles County Economic Development Department, visit their website.

Charles County Economic Development Department

Charles County Economic Development Department - 4:17

Jill Horner speaks with Darrell Brown, Director for the Charles County Economic Development Department. They discuss how the county is trying to attract new businesses and retain the one they have. For more information on the Charles County Economic Development Department, visit their website.

Velocity Center

Velocity Center - 4:09

Jill Horner talks with Tommy Luginbill, Director of the Entrepreneur and Innovation Institute for the College of Southern Maryland. They discuss the new Velocity Center Its purpose is to promote professional development for Navy scientists and engineers, to enhance the retention of talent, to provide opportunities for entrepreneurship and experimentation, to recruit young talent, and to build good will among the community outside the gate. For more information on the Velocity Center, visit the College of Southern Maryland website.

Vermont Health, Education and Finance

Vermont Health, Education and Finance - 4:20

One goal of Vermont’s Public Assets Institute's work is to examine if every Vermont family is able to meet their basic needs. Deputy Director, Stephanie Yu, joins Newsmakers to discuss this complex problem and others facing Vermonters.

Employment and the Middle Class

Employment and the Middle Class - 5:45

The working poor is a class of employed people that can’t find financial sustainability with just one job. Join Eric Clemons and his guest Valarie Shultz-Wilson, President and CEO of the Urban League of Southern Connecticut for a discussion on economic challenges.

Municipal Budget

Municipal Budget - 3:45

Jill Horner speaks with Tony Perry, Mayor from Middletown Township, about the Municipal Budget. Interview recorded 5/1/2019.

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