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From Saigu to George Floyd: Asian Americans and the Meaning of Allyship

  • Asian Pacific Community Fund of Southern California 1145 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA, 90017 United States (map)

Marking the 29th anniversary of the 1992 LA Riots, this distinguished panel of civic leaders will discuss the current state of race relations, the rising tide of anti-Asian American hate incidents and the importance of allyship among communities of color. What more can our communities do to collaborate across racial and ethnic boundaries to address racial tensions? How can we energize AAPI communities to work more in allyship with other communities around other issues like voting rights or education equity? This conversation will explore strategic and practical ways our communities can work together to address the deep-seated racial tensions in the United States.

The panel discussion will be moderated by Connie Chung Joe, CEO, Asian Americans Advancing Justice - LA.
The featured panelists will include:
Michael Lawson, President & CEO, Los Angeles Urban League
Angela Oh, Former President, Korean American Bar Association of Southern California
Alvina Yeh, Executive Director, Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA)

Hosted by the Council of Korean Americans, Asian Americans Advancing Justice - LA, Korean American Coalition - LA, and The Korea Society.

Earlier Event: April 29
Addressing Race-Based Hate Together
Later Event: April 29
Combatting Anti-Asian Hate