Jeremy Lin, the first Asian American to win an NBA championship, joins Act To Change’s third edition of Covid-19 Convos. Covid-19 Convos is a series of virtual conversations to discuss ways in which parents, educators, students, and community members can come together to combat the increasing anti-Asian racism during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Jeremy has been vocal about the bullying and racism he’s faced on and off the court, and is no stranger to feeling like a foreigner in his own country. “I grew up and played basketball in America and all anyone wanted to tell me is that I wasn’t American. Now I’m playing basketball in China and I’m considered a foreigner. I’m just as confused as everybody else.”

With his direct donation of $500,000 to Direct Relief and Feeding America, with a pledge to match all donations up to an additional $500,000, he has shown that the Asian American community is not the virus, but rather part of the cure. Join us in hearing more from Jeremy about how we can stand in solidarity in these troubling times.

Speakers:
Jeremy Lin, Professional Basketball Player, Beijing Ducks
Maulik Pancholy, Actor, Author & Co-Founder of Act To Change