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Equality, Identity & Hope: The Asian American Experience

Equality, Identity & Hope: The Asian American Experience - 44:07

This special Comcast Newsmakers panel discussion explores the deeply rooted history of Asian American discrimination and its relationship to the current crisis of violence — and ways that activists, educators, and community leaders are joining forces to raise awareness and drive change for future generations.

Hosted by Ellee Pai Hong, this impactful conversation features Cynthia Choi, Co-Executive Director of Chinese for Affirmative Action and Co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate; Pawan Dhingra, author and Amherst College Professor of American Studies; and Imani Perry, Hughes-Rogers Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University.

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Honoring the Service of Chinese American WWII Veterans

Honoring the Service of Chinese American WWII Veterans - 7:31

More than 18,000 Chinese American men and women enlisted or served in the U.S. military during World War II.

Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, of the Chinese American World War II Recognition Project, shares the significance of this population of veterans, from their time in service to a forthcoming major Congressional honor.

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Living the Legacy of Bruce Lee

Living the Legacy of Bruce Lee - 5:50

Bruce Lee is considered to be the most influential martial artist of all time. Join Shannon Lee, daughter of Bruce Lee and Founder of the Bruce Lee Foundation, for a conversation with host Tetiana Anderson on how she’s carrying on her father’s legacy of creativity, equality, and innovation to inspire people around the world.

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Asian American Visibility in Media

Asian American Visibility in Media - 7:53

Asian American representation in media has made great strides, but the fight for more visibility on screen continues.

Stephen Gong, Executive Director of the Center for Asian American Media, joins host Tetiana Anderson for a discussion on the importance of Asian and Asian American representation in film and television.

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Impact of COVID-19 on AAPI Businesses

Impact of COVID-19 on AAPI Businesses - 7:29

According to a recent Federal Reserve survey, Asian-owned small businesses were more negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to all demographic groups.

Chiling Tong, President and CEO of the Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship, shares with host Tetiana Anderson the state of AAPI business in America today.

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Japanese American Support for Racial Justice

Japanese American Support for Racial Justice - 6:29

During World War II, nearly 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry were forced to leave their homes and live in internment camps.

David Inoue, Executive Director of the Japanese American Citizens League, discusses with host Tetiana Anderson the parallels between Japanese American history and current advocacy efforts for racial justice.

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Breaking Out AAPI Diversity

Breaking Out AAPI Diversity - 5:57

Many government agencies aggregate Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders under the Asian demographic, hiding the high COVID-19 infection rates within the community.

Gregg Orton, National Director of the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans, discusses with Tetiana Anderson how disaggregating data can help advance health equity for not only Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations, but all minority groups.

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The Korean American Community

The Korean American Community - 8:03

Korean Americans, similar to other AAPI groups, are recent immigrants who came to the United States in large numbers after 1965.

Abraham Kim, Executive Director of the Council of Korean Americans, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss the challenges this population faces and their impact on art, culture, and technology in the U.S.

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Advancing Women's Equality

Advancing Women's Equality - 7:37

Allison Titman, Executive Director of the Alice Paul Institute discusses the organization’s work to advance women’s equality and educate a new generation of leaders. Recorded May 5, 2021.

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Equality, Identity & Hope: The Asian American Experience

Equality, Identity & Hope: The Asian American Experience - 44:07

This special Comcast Newsmakers panel discussion explores the deeply rooted history of Asian American discrimination and its relationship to the current crisis of violence — and ways that activists, educators, and community leaders are joining forces to raise awareness and drive change for future generations.

Hosted by Ellee Pai Hong, this impactful conversation features Cynthia Choi, Co-Executive Director of Chinese for Affirmative Action and Co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate; Pawan Dhingra, author and Amherst College Professor of American Studies; and Imani Perry, Hughes-Rogers Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University.

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Special Olympics New Jersey Returns to Play

Special Olympics New Jersey Returns to Play - 6:45

Heather Anderson, President and CEO for Special Olympics New Jersey, discusses how COVID-19 changed the playing field for athletes and the measures they are taking to safely return to play. Recorded May 5, 2021.

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Providing Health Services During the Pandemic

Providing Health Services During the Pandemic - 7:44

Larry Benjamin, Director of Communications/Interim Director Development for the Mazzoni Center, discusses how the organization was first created to meet health care needs during the AIDs crisis and how their work continues during the most recent pandemic, Covid-19. Recorded May 5, 2021

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Homelessness and Housing

Homelessness and Housing - 6:25

The Pine Street Inn is one of Boston`s most vital homeless shelters and one of the biggest providers of affordable, supportive housing for formerly homeless people in Greater Boston. Pine Street`s President and Executive Director, Lyndia Downie explains.

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Youth Residential Homes

Youth Residential Homes - 6:45

Bob Gittens of Cambridge Family and Children Service shares about providing services to families in the child welfare system, or at risk of losing children to the child welfare system, and having support systems in place one they leave the program.

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Inclusive Performing Dance Company

Inclusive Performing Dance Company - 5:16

Abilities Dance Boston Founder Ellice Patterson talks about ways to include more equity and representation for people with disabilities through dance in greater Boston and beyond.

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National Capital Virtual BBQ Battle

National Capital Virtual BBQ Battle - 6:06

Elena Russo is joined by Daniel Wolk of Giant Food to discuss their switch to an all-virtual Giant National Capital BBQ Battle and their partnership with the USO Metro.

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Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Philadelphia

Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Philadelphia - 5:41

Shawnese Givens, Interim Executive Director for The Attic Youth Center discusses how their safe, supportive community center has made a difference for thousands of LGBTQ+ youth in Philadelphia and how their organization works to educate the public about issues of respect and diversity. Recorded May 5, 2021.

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LGBTQ+ Older Adults

LGBTQ+ Older Adults - 8:16

Heshie Zinman, Director of Special Projects for the LGBT Elder Initiative at William Way, discusses the importance of better support services for LGBTQ+ older adults and the need to advocate for anti-discrimination laws. Recorded May 5, 2021.

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Preparing for a Post-Covid Economy

Preparing for a Post-Covid Economy - 6:10

Christina Renna, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey, discusses what businesses need to effectively reopen the economy and prepare for the “next normal” as we move beyond the pandemic. Recorded May 5, 2021.

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Righting Past Wrongs In Our Food System

Righting Past Wrongs In Our Food System - 6:37

The right to access food, food sovereignty, freedom from hunger and food insecurity are some of the bigger issues of food injustice, a growing social movement confronting and contending with past wrongs within our local, state and national food access systems. Guest Joshua Lohnes, Food Policy Research Director at the WVU Center for Resilient Communities, talks with host Sheila Hyland. foodlink.wvu.edu, resilientcommunities.wvu.edu

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Ending Generational Poverty Through Mentoring

Ending Generational Poverty Through Mentoring - 5:03

About 78% of Detroit youth live in high-poverty neighborhoods. Friends of the Children - Detroit is working to end generational poverty through their mentoring program. Their model is evidence-informed and research-based, proven long-term outcomes to show it works. Nicole McKinney, Executive Director of Friends of The Children - Detroit, discusses the importance of mentoring the most vulnerable and their effective model.

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Creating Opportunities for Black Entrepreneurs in Detroit

Creating Opportunities for Black Entrepreneurs in Detroit - 5:12

Less than 1% of venture capital investments are made in black owned companies in the United States each year. TechTown Detroit is working to identify the barriers that black entrepreneurs have to start businesses, especially in the tech sectors. Ned Staebler, President and CEO of TechTown Detroit talks about Detroit's equitable recovery and the importance of making sure everyone gets to benefit from it.

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Helping People to Understand Detroit

Helping People to Understand Detroit - 5:39

The Detroit Experience Factory has been helping people to understand Detroit for over 15 years. Jeanette Pierce, Founder of the Detroit Experience Factory discusses how they have pivoted to the virtual world during the pandemic and a new initiative called, "City Institute."

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Asian American Visibility in Media

Asian American Visibility in Media - 7:53

Asian American representation in media has made great strides, but the fight for more visibility on screen continues.

Stephen Gong, Executive Director of the Center for Asian American Media, joins host Tetiana Anderson for a discussion on the importance of Asian and Asian American representation in film and television.

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