There are moments in life that stop you in your tracks — moments where everything you’ve worked for, everything you believe in, and everyone you love shows up in the same place at the same time. The Asian American Coalition of Chicago’s 43rd Annual Lunar New Year Gala was that moment for me. I had the incredible honor of co-chairing this year’s …
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As Anti-Asian Violence Climbs, Bystander Training Is Becoming Essential
Three years ago at a crowded BART station in Oakland, California, educator Catherine Shieh was waiting for a train when a man approached her, asking for spare change. When Shieh, who is Taiwanese American, told him she didn’t carry cash, the man swung his fist and knocked her over. Then he started punching her. “I was knocked over to the …
How Business Can Combat Hate: A Conversation With The Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber Of Commerce And Entrepreneurship’s Dr. Karen Eng
The mass shootings that took place at three spas in Atlanta have brought national attention to the rise in violence directed towards Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). In fact, attacks towards AAPI individuals have increased by 150% over the past year. AAPI small businesses are absolutely essential to communities and include …
