Let's Rise Together: How to Support Illinois' AAPI Community
Let's Rise Together: How to Support Illinois' AAPI Community
Tuesday | May 24, 2022 |12:00-1:00 PM | webinar
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) leaders and community members nationwide have continued to combat anti-Asian sentiment, as hate crimes and harassment skyrocketed nearly 340% in 2021. Illinois AAPI leaders and organizations have remained resilient and coalesced to fight AAPI hate through education, empowerment, and action. The Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History (TEAACH) Act, a first of its kind legislation that prompts schools to teach AAPI history, has proved monumental. Join us to hear directly from AAPI leaders about how all Illinoisians can rise together to support Illinois' AAPI community members.
Opening Remarks
Michelle Lura White: Women's Business Development Manager, DCEO-Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE)
Sylvia I. Garcia: Director, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
Moderator
Joey Mak: Executive Director, Chicago:Blend | Board Member, Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA)
Panelists
Abbey Eusebio: Anti-Hate Action Center Manager, Chinese American Service League (CASL)
Avy Kea, CPRW: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Program Manager, ActiveCampaign
Geri Sanchez Aglipay: Region V Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, J.D.: State Representative (D-Glenview), State of Illinois
Sangini Brahmbhatt: Development of Director, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago
Q & A Facilitator
Joseph "Joe" McKeown: Northeast Region Manager, DCEO-Office of Regional Economic Development (RED)
Closing
Vanessa Uribe: Deputy Director, DCEO-Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE)