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If you care about cultural sensitivity, want to understand the impact of racism on AAPI communities, or just want to hear a real, honest conversation about identity and representation, this episode is for you.More info, resources & ways to connect - https://www.tacosfallapart.com/podcast-live-show/podcast-guests/randomlyjmeIn this episode of Even Tacos Fall Apart, I sat down with Jamie, aka randomlyjme, to talk about cultural sensitivity, racism, and resources for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Jamie, a certified occupational therapist assistant and therapy program manager, shared her personal experiences growing up as a Korean adoptee in a white family in the Midwest.Jamie opened up about her cultural identity struggles, explaining how she didn't really think about being different until others pointed it out. Growing up in a small Missouri town, she didn't have many people around who looked like her, and her parents never really engaged with Korean culture. Things shifted when her family moved to South Korea for three years, where she suddenly felt out of place in a different way. Despite looking like everyone else, she didn't speak Korean and wasn't fully accepted by Korean peers. This back-and-forth experience shaped her complicated relationship with her cultural identity.We discussed the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, misinformation, and the impact of racist rhetoric—especially after COVID-19. Jamie shared a painful moment when an older couple in a store blamed “her people” for the pandemic, leaving her stunned. She admitted that in those moments, she often feels taken aback first, then angry later, wishing she had spoken up. At work, she tries to educate colleagues when they make ignorant comments, helping them understand how language and assumptions can be harmful.The conversation shifted to the “model minority” myth—the damaging stereotype that all Asians are high-achieving, hardworking, and successful. Jamie broke it down: while some Asians are wealthy and highly educated, a huge number live in poverty, particularly in cities like New York. The stereotype also creates a harmful comparison to other minority groups, suggesting that if Asians can “make it,” then systemic racism isn't real—when in reality, it's a deeply flawed narrative.We also touched on the importance of representation, from media to video games. Jamie shared her mixed feelings about Dead by Daylight's attempt at adding Korean characters. While the killer character was done well, the survivor didn't actually look Korean—more like a generic white model with an Asian name slapped on. Representation matters, and getting the details right is part of respecting a culture.For those wanting to learn more or support AAPI communities, Jamie highlighted resources like Stop AAPI Hate and the Asian Mental Health Collective. Stop AAPI Hate tracks hate crime incidents and provides multilingual support, while the Asian Mental Health Collective focuses on breaking the cultural stigma surrounding mental health in Asian communities.At the end of the day, Jamie emphasized that cultural sensitivity isn't complicated—it starts with asking thoughtful questions, listening, and being aware of the impact words can have. Understanding someone's culture is great, but it should always be part of learning about them as a whole person, not just a label.This conversation was raw, insightful, and a reminder that there's always more to learn.

John C. Yang, President & Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC, joins Dear Asian Americans to talk about the work Asian Americans Advancing Justice is doing for our community. John shares how the Yang family became Asian American, his experience growing up in the midwest, and how his pathway to citizenship sparked his interest in the law. Listen in as Jerry and John discuss finding ways to use the voices we already have, why he joined Asian Americans Advancing Justice, and how we can help support their mission.Meet JohnJohn C. Yang is the president and executive director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC.At Advancing Justice | AAJC, John leads the organization's efforts to fight for civil rights and empower Asian Americans to create a more just America for all through public policy advocacy, education, and litigation. His extensive legal background enables Advancing Justice | AAJC to address systemic policies, programs, and legislative attempts to discriminate against and marginalize Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) and other minority communities.John has been a leader in the Asian American and Pacific Islander and broader civic community. In 1997, John co-founded the Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the direct service legal needs of Asian Pacific Americans in the D.C. metropolitan area. He served as chair of the Asian American Justice Center (former name of Advancing Justice | AAJC) after serving as treasurer of the organization and as a member of its National Advisory Council. John was president of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) from 2003 to 2004, and since 1998, he has served as Co-Chair of NAPABA's Judiciary and Executive Nominations & Appointments Committee.  In that capacity, he has worked extensively with the White House and the U.S. Senate in securing the nomination and confirmation of over 20 Asian American and Pacific Islander federal judges and numerous other Senate-confirmed Presidential appointments.Learn more about Advancing Justice | AAJCWebsiteConnect with Advancing Justice | AAJCTwitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn// Support Dear Asian Americans:Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/dearasianamericans/Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jerrywonSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/daanewsletterLearn more about DAA Creator and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon/// Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com  Follow us on Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans // Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Asian-American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are no strangers to adversity in the workplace, but their experience often doesn't receive much attention because of longstanding positive stereotypes of AAPI as hard workers and good employees. In this episode of Honest HR, host Wendy Fong is joined by Buck Gee (Cisco Systems, Committee of 100) to discuss why AAPI employees go under-promoted, stories on breaking the stereotype of the model minority and how to challenge leadership when climbing the corporate ladder.Earn 0.75 PDC for listening; relevant details provided during the episode.This episode of Honest HR is sponsored by Mystery.

Why are US-China relations deteriorating? What are the impacts of growing anti-Asian racism on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) living in the US? Will the new Cold War with China replace the US War on Terror? In this interview, Tobita Chow argues that the rise of China as an economic power has become a clear threat to US hegemony. While the pandemic served as a catalyst for anti-Asian racism, it was not the root cause: Increasingly hostile foreign policy towards China leads to increasingly hostile domestic policy towards people perceived to be Asian. But AAPI communities are fighting back.  Tobita Chow is the founding Director of Justice Is Global, at the People's Action Institute, a network of state & local grassroots power-building organisations united in fighting for justice. He is an organiser, a political educator, and a leading progressive strategist and critic regarding US–China relations and the rise of Sinophobia in the U.S.  Arun Kundnani is a TNI associate and author of The Muslims are Coming! Islamophobia, extremism, and the domestic War on Terror.

Jasmin, Reese, and Emily discuss the affordable housing crisis in NYC, mental health care access among Asian-American & Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the US, concerns about the expansion of MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying) in Canada, and some background on AAPI heritage month.

DISAPPEARANCE:  The Nguyen family was last seen on April 19 2002, the day after they left home, when a police officer stopped Stephanie in her car, a green 1997 Nissan Pathfinder with the Ohio license plate number ADH7739, near a boat ramp to the Ohio River. He stopped her for failing to dim her headlights. The officer noticed two children, presumably Kristina and John, asleep in the backseat of the vehicle. Stephanie, Kristina, and John were never seen again.....until 20 years later. This story hits on May Mental Awareness & Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month.MISSING/FOUND:Kristina Nguyen |  |  | https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/938710/2/screenJohn Nguyen |  |  | https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/938710/1/screenStephanie Nguyen |  |  | https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/938710/1/screenEDUCATE/SUPPORT/DONATE: SAYHU how to support donate to local org in Texas | 71 Ways to Donate in Support of Asian Communities |  | https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-to-help-asian-communities-2021.htmlVietnam: Facts & Stats | Brittanica | https://www.britannica.com/facts/VietnamUnderground Railroad Map | wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_Railroad#/media/File:Undergroundrailroadsmall2.jpgBattle of Tippecanoe | The Canadian Encyclopedia | https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/battle-of-tippecanoeEpisode 25 the Real Eliza Harris | Oldham Podcast Network | https://soundcloud.com/oldham-chamber/sets/oc-history-center-30-days-of?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingAsian Youth in Houston Unite (SAYHU) is a transnational feminist collective that empowers young South Asian Houstonians by creating spaces where they can engage with, learn, and effectively respond to complex social issues that impact our communities. Our programming centers issues of race, gender, sexual orientation, class, religion, caste, ethnicity, and other intersections of identity…  | https://www.sayhu.org/Support the AAPI Community Fund | Why should you donate? | https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-aapi-community-fund | A horrific and heartbreaking surge in violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) is happening across the US. Too often, these attacks are ignored and underreported. | HHS Announces Funding Opportunity for New Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Behavioral Health Center of Excellence |  | https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20220517/hhs-announces-funding-opportunity-new-aanhpi-behavioral-health-center-of-excellenceMake twice the impact during Mental Health Awareness Month | May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Between now and midnight on May 31, your gift will be matched up to a total of $200,000 by The Hartford in support of our lifesaving work for people with mental health conditions. Let's stand together for mental health. Double your impact today! | https://donate.nami.org/give/197406/#!/donation/checkoutARTICLES/SOURCES: 2021 February 10 Minutes | The February 23, 2022 regular meeting of the Delhi Township Board of Trustees was called to order at | 02/23/22 | https://www.delhi.oh.us/agendacenter/viewfile/minutes/_02232022-128*UPDATE* Human Remains Found in Vehicle Submerged for Nearly |  | 10/15/21 | https://www.delhi.oh.us/DocumentCenter/View/1241/2021-10-15-Aurora-Missing-Person-2?bidId=Bone Found In Sunken SUV Belongs To Indiana Mom Stephanie Nguyen, Missing Since 2002 | Oxygen | 0/13/22 | https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/stephanie-van-nguyen-idd-from-bone-found-in-sunken-suvIn April 2002, 26-year-old Stephanie Van Nguyen and her two children, Kristina, age 4, and John, age 3, vanished from Rising Sun, Indiana. Yesterday, Stephanie's missing vehicle was found in the Ohio River, near Aurora, Indiana. | Reddit |  | https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/q8qyex/in_april_2002_26yearold_stephanie_van_nguyen_and/JOHN and KRISTINA NGUYEN - 3 and 4 yo (2002) - Cincinnati OH | https://justice4caylee.forumotion.net/ | 4/19/2012 | https://justice4caylee.forumotion.net/t18774-john-and-kristina-nguyen-3-and-4-yo-2002-cincinnati-ohSUV belonging to mom missing since 2002 along with her two children, aged four and three, is finally found in Ohio River after cops reopened case: Too early to tell if bodies inside | Daily Mail . com | 10/15/21 | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10097181/SUV-Ohio-mom-2-kids-missing-2002-river.htmlSHOUTOUT: https://www.reddit.com/u/TheBonesOfAutumn?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share PATREON SHOUTOUT:Kat K. Member as of April 20, 2022 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tune into this month's episode of the PLYMC Library Anywhere Podcast for a celebration of Asian Americans' & Pacific Islanders' Heritage! Two librarians discuss how the library is honoring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) all through the month of May with information, programs, and book recommendations.

In this episode of City Living With Churchill, Joann Wang the Co-Founder of East Side Stories and I talk about the importance of uplifting and amplifying Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders (AAPI) voices, inclusivity & solidarity in the AAPI communities and where do we go from here with the Stop Asian Hate Movement Leave Churchill a voice message on this episode and other topics you'd like him to cover here: https://anchor.fm/citylivingwithchurchill/message If you'd like to support our work, you can do so at: https://anchor.fm/citylivingwithchurchill/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/citylivingwithchurchill/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/citylivingwithchurchill/support

When we look at our friend groups, do we see people that look and act just like us or is there a diverse group of people around us? Are we challenged by the conversations we have with them? Or are we always within our own comfort zones? On this episode of God Hears Her, Eryn and Elisa talk to Vivian Mabuni, who encourages us to learn from other cultures and situations that we may not have experience with. Vivian believes in diverse communities where we can have open conversations with people who aren't just like us, even if it's uncomfortable.   About Our Guest: Vivian Mabuni is a national speaker, author, Bible teacher, and the founder and host of Someday Is Here, a podcast for Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Her writing has appeared in Christianity Today, She Reads Truth, and Our Daily Bread. She is also the author of Open Hands, Willing Heart and Warrior in Pink. Vivian has been on staff with Cru for more than 30 years. She loves drinking coffee with her husband of 30 years, Darrin, and marveling at their three adult kids.   Notes and Quotes:  “In a corporate setting or a church leadership setting, it's easy to overlook an Asian and think, ‘Oh they're not assertive' or ‘they don't really have an opinion' or ‘they're not expressive or aggressive' or the kinds of things that we think of as a leader. But in other cultures we're absolutely acting with integrity to who we are and the greater body of Christ, or our company actually is enhanced with the contribution of people that come from different backgrounds.” “We can all gift each other with so many different perspectives of how God has made and wired us.” “The issues of the world hit differently because we have real relationships with real people.” “The recognition of not feeling seen or heard or known is an indicator maybe to do something.” “Unity is not uniformity. It really is being able to be different . . . but together.”   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Rate and review the podcast: go.odb.org/ghh-applemusic Check out Vivian's podcast Someday Is Here: https://www.vivianmabuni.com/someday-is-here Vivian's website: https://www.vivianmabuni.com/about Vivian's Instagram: vivmabuni Elisa's Instagram: elisamorganauthor Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy   Verses:  Hannah and Elizabeth infertility stories in the Bible

When we look at our friend groups, do we see people that look and act just like us or is there a diverse group of people around us? Are we challenged by the conversations we have with them? Or are we always within our own comfort zones? On this episode of God Hears Her, Eryn and Elisa talk to Vivian Mabuni, who encourages us to learn from other cultures and situations that we may not have experience with. Vivian believes in diverse communities where we can have open conversations with people who aren't just like us, even if it's uncomfortable.   About Our Guest: Vivian Mabuni is a national speaker, author, Bible teacher, and the founder and host of Someday Is Here, a podcast for Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Her writing has appeared in Christianity Today, She Reads Truth, and Our Daily Bread. She is also the author of Open Hands, Willing Heart and Warrior in Pink. Vivian has been on staff with Cru for more than 30 years. She loves drinking coffee with her husband of 30 years, Darrin, and marveling at their three adult kids.   Notes and Quotes:  “In a corporate setting or a church leadership setting, it's easy to overlook an Asian and think, ‘Oh they're not assertive' or ‘they don't really have an opinion' or ‘they're not expressive or aggressive' or the kinds of things that we think of as a leader. But in other cultures we're absolutely acting with integrity to who we are and the greater body of Christ, or our company actually is enhanced with the contribution of people that come from different backgrounds.” “We can all gift each other with so many different perspectives of how God has made and wired us.” “The issues of the world hit differently because we have real relationships with real people.” “The recognition of not feeling seen or heard or known is an indicator maybe to do something.” “Unity is not uniformity. It really is being able to be different . . . but together.”   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Rate and review the podcast: go.odb.org/ghh-applemusic Check out Vivian's podcast Someday Is Here: https://www.vivianmabuni.com/someday-is-here Vivian's website: https://www.vivianmabuni.com/about Vivian's Instagram: vivmabuni Elisa's Instagram: elisamorganauthor Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy   Verses:  Hannah and Elizabeth infertility stories in the Bible

Mental health is a public health concern for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), and each group faces unique challenges regarding mental health. In this episode, Claire aka @mindfulmizy, and I discuss our personal experiences with mental health in our homes, ways we've done to break the taboo conversation and the climb of Asian representation in media. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pause-sip-ponder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pause-sip-ponder/support

Join us every other week as we look at the impact of history, politics, and the economy of members of AAPI communities.  Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are the fastest-growing ethnic or racial group in Clark County—but despite the Census data grouping, it's not one homogenous group. You'll learn about the hundreds of languages and dialects spoken across AAPI, hear from Pacific Islanders keeping their cultures alive in Southern Nevada, and take deep dives with us into the logging and mining days of old Nevada. Celebrate with us, learn with us, and subscribe for the latest episodes.

Vince Tien and Dr. Dung Trinh join the podcast to discuss the many ways Alzheimer's disease affects the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) community. Vince Tien and Dr. Trinh both work as part of 360 Clinic, a multi-specialty medical group focused on telehealth services. With their experience in healthcare and telehealth services amidst the pandemic, Tien and Dr. Trinh describe the barriers and stigma that discourage the AAPI community from seeking help for dementia and the ways that we can dismantle those barriers.  Guests: Vince Tien, co-founder, CEO, 360 Clinic, and Dung Trinh, MD, chief medical officer, 360 Clinic   Episode Topics: 1:13 Vince Tien, what is your background in healthcare? How did you get involved in Alzheimer's disease and dementia care? 3:43 Dr. Trinh, what is your experience in caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia? 6:06 What are the health-related needs of AAPI communities? And, when it comes to dementia and Alzheimer's disease, what are these communities' needs? 7:44 Is there a certain perception of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and cognition within the AAPI community?  9:22 How do you find common ground between accessibility issues of technology and the benefits of telehealth? 13:07 What role does stigma play in the Asian American or Vietnamese communities specifically when it comes to Alzheimer's disease? How does it affect caregiving and family members? 14:18 How do we start destigmatizing Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and cognitive change within the Asian American community? 16:06 How does healthcare address the cultural, economical, linguistic barriers that Asian Americans experience regarding public health messages and care? 17:18 How can healthcare systems and organizations provide care for underresourced and underrepresented families who are suffering from dementia-related illnesses? 19:58 What would be the one thing you'd want the Asian American community to know about Alzheimer's disease and dementia care?   Follow Dementia Matters: Find Dementia Matters online Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter   Show Notes: To learn more about 360 Clinic, find them at their website, Instagram, and Twitter. Learn more about Dr. Dung Trinh at his LinkedIn and his Facebook Page. Learn more about Vince Tien at his LinkedIn.

The Key Learning Points:1.The model minority myth and how it applies to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)2.The rise of AAPI hate as a result of the COVID19 pandemic3.Eight tips for companies around better supporting their AAPI communitiesOn this week's remote Risky Mix podcast, we're joined by Jeff Le, from across the pond in Washington DC! Jeff is currently VP of public policy and external affairs at fintech startup, Rhino, and a Political Partner at the Truman National Security Project, a DC-based think tank. He also speaks about issues in the D&I space, regularly speaking on podcasts and contributing to articles in the New York Times, POLITICO, and Washington Post, particularly around anti-Asian sentiment because of the coronavirus pandemic. We will be discussing this and more during today's episode.The son of Vietnamese refugees, Jeff really has lived the “American dream”. Calling himself a “broader generalist”, Jeff breaks his career into three areas: International affairs, politics and tech. He's currently working at Rhino, a fintech startup that aims to reduce the barriers to affordable and stable housing for US citizens. Jeff also tells us about his interest in D&I and the turning point for him being a shocking experience in March 2020, when a woman spat in his face (he adds that it wasn't the first time!). For Jeff, the most crushing part was having people see it happen and pretend it didn't happen: “That blessing to say that's okay is 100 times worse than any spitting. We're creating conditions and a permission structure to allow for someone to feel less than human, and that their humanity is conditional, is arbitrary and is decided by others.”Jeff tells us about the “model minority myth” which is often applied to AAPI communities – a mindset that this community is the best minority. This myth is firstly not true, as Jeff explains, that by segmenting and analysing the AAPI data we see that “they have much lower rates of university or high school graduation, they have less access to healthcare services, they have more experiences in the criminal justice system and they have lower life expectancies.”We speak about why awareness of these AAPI issues is so low. For Jeff, the first factor is population size – the AAPI community makes up just 7% of the US population, so there's a lack of exposure from a numbers perspective. The second factor is cultural. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exaggerated AAPI hate, with hate crime increasing by 107% in California alone between 2019 and 2020. Children aren't going back to school due to fears of bullying and people are sheltering and not returning to work. And as Jeff touched on earlier, much of the problem is with non-active bystanders: “By not doing something, you are complicit.” Jeff believes that organisations can be doing more to support communities of colour back into the workplace during this time and also create an inclusive work culture that promotes equity. He provides his eight top tips for companies in this episode.If you'd like to know more, check out some of Jeff's previous articles and comments:I Thought I Knew How to Succeed as an Asian in U.S. Politics. Boy, Was I Wrong (POLITICO, Apr. 3, 2021)Quotation of the Day: Back to Normal? Not for Asian Americans (The New York Times, Jun. 8, 2021)Are you ambivalent about celebrating July 4? You're not alone (USA Today, Jul. 1, 2021)

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) have faced more than 6,000 hate incidents since the start of the pandemic, which is about a 149% rise since the last year. The racially motivated incidents range from verbal harassment virus to physical attacks. In this special episode of Charged, a panel of guests discuss the history of racism against the AAPI community, how the pandemic has fueled it and why this group has been widely excluded from conversation and policy intended to foster racial equality.

Asian-American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are no strangers to adversity in the workplace, but their experience often doesn't receive much attention because of longstanding positive stereotypes of AAPI as hard workers and good employees. In this episode of All Things Work, Kavitha Prabhakar, Deloitte's chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, joins host Tony Lee to discuss how these frequent biases adversely impact AAPI employees' career paths and work experiences, and how employers can help their AAPI employees grow and advance in the workplace.Follow and subscribe to All Things Work wherever you listen to podcasts. And, be sure to rate the show and leave a review.Music courtesy of bensound.This episode of All Things Work is sponsored by UKG.

A disturbing trend has been on the rise in the United States: racism against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. A disturbing trend has been on the rise in the United States: racism against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.So how do we discuss this hate and violence with our children? Bring up the topic of racism in general, and simply teach empathy?Dr. Steph Lee is back again to help us approach this conversation with our children. She is a pediatrician with Penn State Health and specializes in preventive medicine. She is a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics and often speaks to the media about parenting and public health issues, including climate action and immigrant health.

A disturbing trend has been on the rise in the United States: racism against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. A disturbing trend has been on the rise in the United States: racism against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.So how do we discuss this hate and violence with our children? Bring up the topic of racism in general, and simply teach empathy?Dr. Steph Lee is back again to help us approach this conversation with our children. She is a pediatrician with Penn State Health and specializes in preventive medicine. She is a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics and often speaks to the media about parenting and public health issues, including climate action and immigrant health.

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices host John Failla speaks with Raj Bazaj, Executive Director of Solution Sales at Constellation. John and Raj discuss the future of retail energy partnerships and the impact that has on the energy industry. Listen to hear Raj share his personal insights on sustainability and energy solutions in retail environments. This episode is made in partnership with Constellation. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Raj Bazaj's work at Constellation [2:29] What do today's customers want in a business relationship? [4:22] Using analytics to track fluctuations [9:58] Ways retail companies are evolving [14:15] How is Constellation thriving? [16:50] Constellation's integrated product portfolio [22:00] What should customers be thinking about? [27:18] Raj's passion for retail energy [30:58] New energy partnership expectations Change in the energy industry is steadily increasing. Companies are no longer looking simply to purchase energy. Rather, they're more focused on long-term, integrated energy solutions. Furthermore, they are more environmentally conscious than ever before. ESG is playing a bigger role as more and more declare new sustainability goals. The pressure companies are facing from shareholders, customers, and competitors is moving them to make positive changes in their climate impact.  Areas like sustainability are no longer simply trendy; they're mainstream. Companies have higher expectations of energy partnerships. Constellation meets those expectations by providing companies with customized solutions based on their specific needs. With a focus on renewables, financing for energy efficiency products, analytics, behind-the-meter products, and fleet electrification, Constellation creates solutions that help companies best reach their goals. Purchasing energy in today's culture Companies face a lot of challenges when purchasing energy. Now, instead of having a single buyer, many stakeholders have to agree on an objective. Solutions are less straightforward because companies are looking for a holistic, individualized solution rather than a simple commodity. They want something well laid out for their long-term goals. In addition to higher expectations, analytics is becoming more challenging due to a multitude of factors. The math for fluctuating variables is becoming increasingly too complicated for spreadsheets. Raj suggests the solution of using artificial intelligence and machine learning to help companies orchestrate data in a way that is easier to read. Analytics is the key to obtaining energy goals. Integrated product portfolio Constellation used to have a wholesale team and a retail team that were fairly separate, with each tasked to do different things. Now they've integrated those teams along with aspects of legal and regulatory teams. By doing this, they have naturally made the process faster and the company more nimble. With integrated teams, Constellation will be better prepared to serve its customers in ways that aren't available yet. For example, hydrogen is a key area in which customers are very interested. Establishing a flexible, multi-faceted team will ensure that companies' sustainability goals will be accomplished as quickly as possible. Resources & People Mentioned Blackrock's annual letter to CEOs Constellation Technology ventures Connect with Raj Bazaj Raj Bazaj LinkedIn Constellation on Twitter Learn more about Raj Bazaj  Profile  Raj manages a team at Constellation that works with a diverse group of customers assisting them in implementing solutions to help address the major shifts going on in the energy industry including sustainability, demand reduction, data analytics, and overall cost optimization.  Professional History  Raj has worked in the chemical and energy industries across a wide range of roles. He began his career in the chemical industry working with multi-national companies Bayer, Cytec Industries, and American Cyanamid. Roles included R&D, marketing, and sales before being promoted to the Director of Marketing for NAFTA where he also managed the Export and Resale sales channels. Responsibilities included managing the P&L and developing short- and long-term strategy including the production of chemicals manufactured in the U.S for export overseas. Raj started his energy career with WPS Energy Services (later Integrys) in 2005 as the Managing Director for retail power and gas sales. The business was acquired by Constellation in 2014. Most recently Raj led the effort to develop a multi-year partnership agreement with the Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village. The agreement recognizes Constellation as the official energy provider and provides exclusive naming rights for the Constellation Center for Excellence, a key component of the development project underway in Canton, OH. As a member of the White House Initiative on Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), Raj has attended Leadership summits at the White House under both the Obama and Trump administrations. The initiative focuses on several key areas including education, career development, business, jobs, immigration, health care, housing, and workforce leadership. Education  Raj holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arizona and an Executive MBA from the University of Connecticut. Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices If you're interested in participating in the next edition of the SED Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum taking place on December 7-11, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Event Operations Director, Lisa Carroll at lisa@smartenergydecisions.com" Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

In this episode of Prickly and Blooming, Mimi Clark chats with host Jessie Browning about being adopted and meeting her birth mother in Korea. She describes how it felt to connect with her culture and how she's integrating it into her home. She also talks about what it's like for her to live in the U.S. as an Asian American with the increased violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) and after the death of six Asian women and two others in a series of mass shootings on March 16 in Atlanta, Georgia. Episode Timeline: [00:03] Intro [03:37] Meet Mimi Clark [04:48] How Mimi and Jessie met [07:00] What it feels like being Asian now [13:39] Realizing when she was different in her family [14:37] Going to Korea [21:37] Having her son [25:12] How she feels about her mom's choice [27:44] Open vs closed adoption [31:25] Bringing her culture into her home [33:24] How has the last year affected her [41:34] Jessie's rapid fire questions [51:39] Contacting Mimi Clark [54:18] Outro Resources Mentioned: Me & Korea Are You My Mother? by P. D. Eastman Family Secrets podcast The Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Life by Bruce Wilkinson Crazy Rich Asians Trilogy Standout Quotes: "But the first time I went back over to Korea was almost like I was home. I had never felt like that before in my life. To walk around in a place where people don't say like, ‘Oh, well she looks different.' It's like no one thinks any different because everyone looks the same." -Mimi Clark [18:04] "I can certainly sympathize with what she went through. And I'm not angry about any of it, because I wouldn't be… my life wouldn't be what it is today had she not have so." -Mimi Clark [26:27] "Growing up, I never saw anything Korean that I could relate to. It was all white. And so I try to do more things that my kids look like the people who represent them. I think that's important." -Mimi Clark [32:33] Connect: Connect with Lajoie Society: Lajoie Society is Prickly & Blooming; please rate, review, and subscribe. Lajoie Society on Instagram Lajoie Society on Facebook Lajoie Society on Twitter Lajoie Society Website Learn more about Mimi Clark: Mimi Clark's Website Mimi Clark on Instagram Mimi...

Today on Sojourner Truth: We continue our coverage on the uptick of racism and violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. In March of 2020, when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, former White House occupant Donald Trump attempted to link the deadly virus to the people of China. He frequently referred to it as the "China Virus" and made other racist remarks about the disease, making it seem as if they were somehow responsible for it. Now, one year later, even though Trump is no longer in the White House, his words have had tremendous consequences. New data has revealed that over the past year, the number of hate incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI peoples) is greater than previously reported. The data released by Stop AAPI Hate on Tuesday, March 16, revealed nearly 3,800 incidents were reported over the course of roughly a year during the pandemic. This, as a series of mass shootings occurred at three spas or massage parlors in the metropolitan area of Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16. Our guests are Arlene Inouye and Dr. Karen Umemoto. For our weekly Earth Watch, we speak with Jennifer Wickham about the latest on First Nations people leading a struggle to defend their environment against the coastal gas link pipeline. Jen is a member of Cas Yikh (Grizzly Bear House) in the Gidimten (Bear/Wolf) Clan of the Wetsuweten people. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from the University of Victoria with a major in English and a minor in Indigenous Studies, as well as a Bachelor of Education from the University of Northern British Columbia, focusing on secondary years. She is currently working on a feature-length documentary film about Witsuwiten sovereignty as a creative producer. She has broad experience working as an educator, poet, writer, a mental health advocate, and as a community support worker. Jen is currently living in Gidimten yintah in what is now known as northern British Columbia. She loves to bead and spend time with family. She dreams of freedom for her people and bright shiny futures for all the young people. Lastly, our weekly Earth Minute presented by Theresa Church of the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Today on Sojourner Truth: We continue our coverage on the uptick of racism and violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. In March of 2020, when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, former White House occupant Donald Trump attempted to link the deadly virus to the people of China. He frequently referred to it as the "China Virus" and made other racist remarks about the disease, making it seem as if they were somehow responsible for it. Now, one year later, even though Trump is no longer in the White House, his words have had tremendous consequences. New data has revealed that over the past year, the number of hate incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI peoples) is greater than previously reported. The data released by Stop AAPI Hate on Tuesday, March 16, revealed nearly 3,800 incidents were reported over the course of roughly a year during the pandemic. This, as a series of mass shootings occurred at three spas or massage parlors in the metropolitan area of Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16. Our guests are Arlene Inouye and Dr. Karen Umemoto. For our weekly Earth Watch, we speak with Jennifer Wickham about the latest on First Nations people leading a struggle to defend their environment against the coastal gas link pipeline. Jen is a member of Cas Yikh (Grizzly Bear House) in the Gidimten (Bear/Wolf) Clan of the Wetsuweten people. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from the University of Victoria with a major in English and a minor in Indigenous Studies, as well as a Bachelor of Education from the University of Northern British Columbia, focusing on secondary years. She is currently working on a feature-length documentary film about Witsuwiten sovereignty as a creative producer. She has broad experience working as an educator, poet, writer, a mental health advocate, and as a community support worker. Jen is currently living in Gidimten yintah in what is now known as northern British Columbia. She loves to bead and spend time with family. She dreams of freedom for her people and bright shiny futures for all the young people. Lastly, our weekly Earth Minute presented by Theresa Church of the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Today on Sojourner Truth: We continue our coverage on the uptick of racism and violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. In March of 2020, when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, former White House occupant Donald Trump attempted to link the deadly virus to the people of China. He frequently referred to it as the "China Virus" and made other racist remarks about the disease, making it seem as if they were somehow responsible for it. Now, one year later, even though Trump is no longer in the White House, his words have had tremendous consequences. New data has revealed that over the past year, the number of hate incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI peoples) is greater than previously reported. The data released by Stop AAPI Hate on Tuesday, March 16, revealed nearly 3,800 incidents were reported over the course of roughly a year during the pandemic. This, as a series of mass shootings occurred at three spas or massage parlors in the metropolitan area of Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16. Our guests are Arlene Inouye and Dr. Karen Umemoto. For our weekly Earth Watch, we speak with Jennifer Wickham about the latest on First Nations people leading a struggle to defend their environment against the coastal gas link pipeline. Jen is a member of Cas Yikh (Grizzly Bear House) in the Gidimten (Bear/Wolf) Clan of the Wetsuweten people. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from the University of Victoria with a major in English and a minor in Indigenous Studies, as well as a Bachelor of Education from the University of Northern British Columbia, focusing on secondary years. She is currently working on a feature-length documentary film about Witsuwiten sovereignty as a creative producer. She has broad experience working as an educator, poet, writer, a mental health advocate, and as a community support worker. Jen is currently living in Gidimten yintah in what is now known as northern British Columbia. She loves to bead and spend time with family. She dreams of freedom for her people and bright shiny futures for all the young people. Lastly, our weekly Earth Minute presented by Theresa Church of the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Today on Sojourner Truth: We continue our coverage on the uptick of racism and violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. In March of 2020, when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, former White House occupant Donald Trump attempted to link the deadly virus to the people of China. He frequently referred to it as the "China Virus" and made other racist remarks about the disease, making it seem as if they were somehow responsible for it. Now, one year later, even though Trump is no longer in the White House, his words have had tremendous consequences. New data has revealed that over the past year, the number of hate incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI peoples) is greater than previously reported. The data released by Stop AAPI Hate on Tuesday, March 16, revealed nearly 3,800 incidents were reported over the course of roughly a year during the pandemic. This, as a series of mass shootings occurred at three spas or massage parlors in the metropolitan area of Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16. Our guests are Arlene Inouye and Dr. Karen Umemoto. For our weekly Earth Watch, we speak with Jennifer Wickham about the latest on First Nations people leading a struggle to defend their environment against the coastal gas link pipeline. Jen is a member of Cas Yikh (Grizzly Bear House) in the Gidimten (Bear/Wolf) Clan of the Wetsuweten people. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from the University of Victoria with a major in English and a minor in Indigenous Studies, as well as a Bachelor of Education from the University of Northern British Columbia, focusing on secondary years. She is currently working on a feature-length documentary film about Witsuwiten sovereignty as a creative producer. She has broad experience working as an educator, poet, writer, a mental health advocate, and as a community support worker. Jen is currently living in Gidimten yintah in what is now known as northern British Columbia. She loves to bead and spend time with family. She dreams of freedom for her people and bright shiny futures for all the young people. Lastly, our weekly Earth Minute presented by Theresa Church of the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Today on Sojourner Truth: We continue our coverage on the uptick of racism and violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. In March of 2020, when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, former White House occupant Donald Trump attempted to link the deadly virus to the people of China. He frequently referred to it as the "China Virus" and made other racist remarks about the disease, making it seem as if they were somehow responsible for it. Now, one year later, even though Trump is no longer in the White House, his words have had tremendous consequences. New data has revealed that over the past year, the number of hate incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI peoples) is greater than previously reported. The data released by Stop AAPI Hate on Tuesday, March 16, revealed nearly 3,800 incidents were reported over the course of roughly a year during the pandemic. This, as a series of mass shootings occurred at three spas or massage parlors in the metropolitan area of Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16. Our guests are Arlene Inouye and Dr. Karen Umemoto. For our weekly Earth Watch, we speak with Jennifer Wickham about the latest on First Nations people leading a struggle to defend their environment against the coastal gas link pipeline. Jen is a member of Cas Yikh (Grizzly Bear House) in the Gidimten (Bear/Wolf) Clan of the Wetsuweten people. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from the University of Victoria with a major in English and a minor in Indigenous Studies, as well as a Bachelor of Education from the University of Northern British Columbia, focusing on secondary years. She is currently working on a feature-length documentary film about Witsuwiten sovereignty as a creative producer. She has broad experience working as an educator, poet, writer, a mental health advocate, and as a community support worker. Jen is currently living in Gidimten yintah in what is now known as northern British Columbia. She loves to bead and spend time with family. She dreams of freedom for her people and bright shiny futures for all the young people. Lastly, our weekly Earth Minute presented by Theresa Church of the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Today on Sojourner Truth: We continue our coverage on the uptick of racism and violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. In March of 2020, when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, former White House occupant Donald Trump attempted to link the deadly virus to the people of China. He frequently referred to it as the "China Virus" and made other racist remarks about the disease, making it seem as if they were somehow responsible for it. Now, one year later, even though Trump is no longer in the White House, his words have had tremendous consequences. New data has revealed that over the past year, the number of hate incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI peoples) is greater than previously reported. The data released by Stop AAPI Hate on Tuesday, March 16, revealed nearly 3,800 incidents were reported over the course of roughly a year during the pandemic. This, as a series of mass shootings occurred at three spas or massage parlors in the metropolitan area of Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16. Our guests are Arlene Inouye and Dr. Karen Umemoto. For our weekly Earth Watch, we speak with Jennifer Wickham about the latest on First Nations people leading a struggle to defend their environment against the coastal gas link pipeline. Jen is a member of Cas Yikh (Grizzly Bear House) in the Gidimten (Bear/Wolf) Clan of the Wetsuweten people. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from the University of Victoria with a major in English and a minor in Indigenous Studies, as well as a Bachelor of Education from the University of Northern British Columbia, focusing on secondary years. She is currently working on a feature-length documentary film about Witsuwiten sovereignty as a creative producer. She has broad experience working as an educator, poet, writer, a mental health advocate, and as a community support worker. Jen is currently living in Gidimten yintah in what is now known as northern British Columbia. She loves to bead and spend time with family. She dreams of freedom for her people and bright shiny futures for all the young people. Lastly, our weekly Earth Minute presented by Theresa Church of the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Kevin Chung is an Asian American living and working in New York City. He is the founder of Kev Management, a PR, talent and artist management company with a focus on diversity and inclusion. You can connect with Kevin @kevinkchung or @kev_mgmtKevin read from seminal book, Minor Feelings, An Asian American Reckoning, by Cathy Park Hong. News footage exclusive by CeFaan Kim, on abc, Channel 7. Asian Provocation is a queer conversational podcast, sharing invisible ideas and stories, with a focus on asian diaspora. Learn more about the stories as well as other information on cinema, books, and ideas on our website, asianprovocation.com Asian Provocation is produced by yours truly, Ayoto Ataraxia. Music by August Wilhelmsson, Ebb & Flod, From Now On and Jay Varton. Special thanks to Liv Phoinix and Adam Ridgeway. You can find all the links, videos and show notes on the website, asianprovocation.com. This is an independent, listener supported podcast, you can donate a one time, as well as monthly support on Patreon.com You can tweet me @ap_pod or connect on Instgram @asian.provocation #stopasianhate gofundmeWhy should you donate?A horrific and heartbreaking surge in violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) is happening across the US. Too often, these attacks are ignored and underreported.Together, it is our responsibility to condemn these violent acts and create lasting social change. We must amplify AAPI voices and find ways to uplift, empower, and protect the AAPI community.The Support the AAPI Community Fund aims to do just that, addressing the urgent issues that face the AAPI community as well as broader, systemic problems. With the donations received through the Fund, GoFundMe.org will issue grants to trusted organizations working to rectify the racial inequalities in our society. Who benefits from your donation? Donations will support organizations that empower and uplift the AAPI community, with initiatives such as increased community safety and support for those affected by violence.We will continue to keep donors updated as we expand the reach of the Fund to include additional charities.Find out more about how you can support AAPI communities.Funds raised on this campaign will be managed by GoFundMe.org, an independent non-profit organization registered in the United States (EIN 81-2279757). Donors support the GoFundMe.org fund and GoFundMe.org then distributes donations to organizations that help those affected. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Nearly 3,000 hate acts have been committed against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) since the onset of the COVID-19. Hate acts have included physical violence that, in some cases, have led to death. Currently, there is a surge of hate acts against AAPI persons and it is not okay.  Recorded after watching a disgusting video of an attack on an elderly Asian American man... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kiara-savage/message