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Korean Americans and the Homeland

Korean Americans and the Homeland - 5:09

Korean Americans, like many other Asian Americans, are recent immigrants to the United States, emigrating in large numbers after 1965. As first and second generation Americans, many still have close ties with their homeland, where family and friends still reside. A discussion with Sam Yoon, Executive Director of the Council of Korean Americans on the Korean American community, including their ties to both North and South Korea.

Indian American Leaders

Indian American Leaders - 5:08

Indian Americans, long underrepresented in elected office, hit a key milestone in the 2016 Congressional election, gaining three seats in the House of Representatives and one in the Senate. With a total of five Indian Americans elected to Congress, parity has been achieved between the Indian American population and Congressional representation. Progress continued in the 2017 elections, with twenty-five Indian American candidates who were elected to various political offices across the country. Gautam Raghavan, Executive Director of the Indian American Impact Project joins Comcast Newsmakers to discuss the increase in ranks of Indian American representation.

Honoring Filipino Veterans

Honoring Filipino Veterans - 5:17

On July 26, 1941, as tensions with Japan rose in the Pacific, President Franklin D. Roosevelt called into service all of the organized military forces of the Philippines. And while more than one quarter million Filipino soldiers served in World War II, in the same manner and under the same circumstances as other members of the U.S. Armed Forces, these soldiers had not been formally honored or recognized by the United States. That changed on October 25, 2017, when Congress bestowed the Congressional Gold Medal to Filipino WWII veterans in honor of their wartime service.
Ben de Guzman of the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project discusses ongoing efforts to be sure every Filipino WWII veteran is honored.

An Accurate AAPI Count in 2020

An Accurate AAPI Count in 2020 - 5:27

Preparations are underway for the 2020 United States Census. A fair and accurate count of all communities is of major importance, as data gathered is used to determine federal funding, congressional representation and more. For some populations, including Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, the process can be of concern due to immigration status, language barriers and fear of providing personal information. John Yang, President and Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-AAJC joins Robert Traynham to discuss the importance of an accurate count, especially for the AAPI population in America.

AAPI Diversity and Inclusion

AAPI Diversity and Inclusion - 5:41

2018 marked a major milestone for America’s Asian American Pacific Islander population, with the appointment of the nation’s first Sikh-American Attorney General in New Jersey. Navdeep Singh, Policy Director of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association discusses this milestone, as well as efforts underway to help bridge language barriers in the courtroom.

AAPI Community and Civil Rights

AAPI Community and Civil Rights - 4:53

Asian Americans are one of the fastest growing demographic groups in the country. And while this population engages locally within communities, there is a lack of civic engagement at the federal level. Gregg Orton, National Director of the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans shares efforts to encourage more engagement from this population not only to advocate for the needs of the AAPI community, but to add diversity to representation and the national dialogue.

Filipino American Electeds

Filipino American Electeds - 5:17

Filipino Americans make up the third largest subgroup of Asian Americans today, with millennials comprising nearly a quarter of this population. And while there about 4 million Filipino and Filipino Americans living in the U.S today, this population is underrepresented in political and leadership roles. Brendan Flores, National Chairman of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations joins Robert Traynam to discuss the welfare and well-being of Filipino Americans and efforts to strengthen the personal and professional development of young Filipino Americans.

AANHPI Public Service Pipeline

AANHPI Public Service Pipeline - 4:49

The AANHPI community is the fastest growing population in the U.S. with immigration playing a significant role. However, Asian Americans are not well-represented in public service positions. Victoria Tran, chair of the Board of Directors for the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership discusses efforts to empower Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) youth by increasing access to public service opportunities and building a strong AANHPI public service pipeline.

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Helping Under Employed Adults

Helping Under Employed Adults - 5:15

The WMCAT Adult Career Training program offers under and unemployed men and women the opportunity to learn a new career, while growing personally and professionally. Their small class sizes, deep impact and extra services move adults toward new careers in the medical coding, medical billing and pharmacy technician fields. These are careers that pay living wages, may offer benefits, and provide opportunity for career advancement.

Empowering Youth to Achieve Success

Empowering Youth to Achieve Success - 5:15

Uplift Our Youth Foundation empowers youth to achieve success and live healthy productive lives. We provide funding to smaller and under funded non-profit organizations and programs that directly impact youth in Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties. .

Saving for Higher Education

Saving for Higher Education - 5:15

MET is a 529 Prepaid Tuition Plan which allowsfor the pre-purchase of tuition based on today's rates and then paid out at the future cost when the beneficiary is in college. Performance is often based upon tuition inflation.

Providing a Safe Environment for Abused Children

Providing a Safe Environment for Abused Children - 5:16

Small Talk is where children who are victims of physical and sexual abuseare interviewed and offered therapy atno cost. The missionof Small Talkis to provide a comfortable, child-friendly atmosphere where children receive coordinated services during the child abuse investigative process. After law enforcement receives a report of abuse, the goal is to conduct oneinterview by a trained professional to avoid re-victimizing a childwith repeated, unnecessary interviews. Achild'sstatement is obtained in a developmentally-sensitive, unbiased, and truth-seeking manner that will support accurate and fair decision-making in the criminal justice and child welfare systems. After the interview process is complete, trauma-focused counseling is offered at no cost. Small Talk, accredited with the National Children's Alliance, is leading the community in addressing child abuse and empowering children to have the courage to heal. Small Talk is where small voices can be heard.

Reporting Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect

Reporting Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect - 5:14

Anyone, including a child, who suspects child abuse or neglect, can make a report by calling 855-444-3911. In addition, the Child Protection Lawrequires certain professionals to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Review theMandated Reporterssection of our website for more details. Reports of suspected child abuse or neglect will either be: Assigned for investigation; Rejected; or Transferred to another agency for investigation, such as law enforcement or the Bureau of Child and Adult Licensing. Reports must meet the following three criteria to be assigned for investigation: The alleged victim is under 18 years of age. The alleged perpetrator is a parent, legal guardian or other person responsible for the child's health and welfare. The allegations minimally meet the child abuse and neglect definitions in the Child Protection Law. If you suspect abuse or neglect, call 855-444-3911 any time day or night. This toll-free phone number allows you to report abuse or neglect of any child or adult. One number. One call. One person can make a difference.

Pursuing Their Passion in STEM

Pursuing Their Passion in STEM - 5:17

Inspiring girls to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) is critical to the Lansing area. 2020 Girls Clubs prepare middle school girls (ages 9–13) for success in the year 2020 and beyond. 2020 Girls is a partnership between the Information Technology Empowerment Center (ITEC) and the Capital Area United Way Women’s Leadership Council. Local women leaders have supported 2020 Girls through the Greater Lansing 100+ Women Who Care and local Zonta clubs. Participation in 2020 Girls helps girls develop concrete skills that serve them well in school and future careers. Courses in robotics, game design, and programming require students to learn new concepts, hone existingskills, and put their theoretical knowledge into immediate practice. Relevant skills include computation, spatial reasoning, computer programming, functions/graphing, math and science literacy, and artistry. All of these skills contribute to academic success, and as today’s professional landscape evolves, employers are coming to value them more than ever. 2020 Girls improves girls’ self-confidence by introducing them tosupportive female instructors and mentors. Women who work in STEM careers provide ideal role models for young women assessing what role technology might play in their future and in their careers.

Preventing Prescription Drug Abuse

Preventing Prescription Drug Abuse - 5:18

The Ingham Opioid Abuse Prevention Initiative (formerly the Ingham Opioid Work Group) first formed in early 2015. The group includes health officials, health providers, people specializing in substance abuse treatment, law enforcement and other first responders, and members of non-profit organizations.

Preventing Hepatitis A

Preventing Hepatitis A - 5:14

Viral hepatitis is an infection that affects the liver. While there are at least five different types of hepatitis (A-E), the three most common types in the United States are hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Hepatitis A is an acute infection and people usually improve without treatment. Hepatitis B and hepatitis C can cause chronic, persistent infections, which can lead to chronic liver disease. There are vaccines to prevent hepatitis A and hepatitis B; however there is no vaccine for hepatitis C.

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