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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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Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies

Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies - 4:41

The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies(apaics.org) is committed to increasing the number of Asian American and Pacific Islanders Women in public service at all levels of government. Here is Vimala Phongsavanh Director of Programs and Community Engagement for APAICS on their creation of the Women’s Collective to inspire AAPI women to become politically engaged. For more information on APAICS, visit their website.

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.

2020 Census

2020 Census - 4:16

Only 55% of Asian Americans said they are very likely to fill out the 2020 Census Form. AALEAD is launching an education campaign to help change that number. Here is their Executive Director Neel Saxena on the importance of the 2020 Census in the Asian American community and how they are using their young people to help get the word out. For more information on Asian American LEAD, visit their website.

50th Anniversary Season

50th Anniversary Season - 4:16

Elena Russo talks with Josh Stoltzfus, Director of Cultural Development for Arlington Arts. They discuss the upcoming 50^th Anniversary Season. They also discuss who will be performing. For more information on Arlington arts, 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.

The MET

The MET - 4:03

Elena Russo talks with Laura Stark, Lead actor, Maryland Ensemble Theatre. They discuss the many programs and plays The MET put on during the year. One of the plays they discuss Pride & Prejudice that will run between May 24^th to June 16^th in Frederick, MD. For more information on the Maryland Ensemble Theatre, visit their website.

Heritage Days

Heritage Days - 4:02

Elena Russo talks with Sarah Rogers, Executive Director for Heritage Montgomery. They discuss the organization and their mission to the community. They also discuss the upcoming Heritage Days that will take place June 29^th and 30^th and various site through Montgomery County. For more information of Heritage Days and Heritage Montgomery, visit their website.

National Voices for the Equality Education and Enlightenment (NVEE)

National Voices for the Equality Education and Enlightenment (NVEE) - 3:46

The mission of NVEE is to prevent bullying, violence, and suicide among youth, families and communities through direct service, mentoring and prevention education. Elena Russ sat down with Jowharah Sanders, Founder and Executive Direct for NVEE. They discuss the organization and their mission to the community. For more information on NVEE, visit their website.

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