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Thoughts on Critical Race Theory
Talking about Critical Race Theory (CRT) can be challenging. Outside of academia, a wide array of definitions and biases exist.…
Read MoreIndependence Day – What does liberty & justice for all means to you?
As we celebrate Independence Day this year, we invite you to think about what the phrase “Liberty & justice for…
Read MoreJuneteenth
Juneteenth marks an important milestone in the U.S.’ ongoing pursuit of “liberty for all.” June 19, now celebrated as Juneteenth,…
Read MoreReflecting on the past year – one year since the death of George Floyd
It has been exactly one year since George Floyd was killed by police officer Derek Chauvin. The world reacted to…
Read MoreReflections on the conviction of Derek Chauvin
Yesterday, we learned the jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all charges – second degree murder,…
Read MoreAsian American Invisibility & Ending the Culture of “忍”
忍 the character commonly translated to mean “to persevere”. But it also means to endure, tolerate, and conceal. It is…
Read MoreCondemning Anti-Asian Violence
Anti-Asian violence and discrimination has been on the rise throughout the pandemic; and we must all stand up and speak…
Read MoreOn the recent attacks against elderly Asian Americans
This is usually a time of celebrations for many of our Asian American friends, as many get ready to celebrate…
Read MoreThoughts on the Presidential Inauguration
It has been a heavy four years for many in our community, and sometimes we don’t feel the full weight…
Read MoreMeet VISIONS new Innovations Manager, Lawrence Alexander
Currently, I am the Innovations Manager at VISIONS, working to amplify the historic work that VISIONS has done by finding…
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