Anti-Asian Hate and Economic Challenges Facing Our Chinatowns

Date: Friday, September 25, 2021

Time: 3pm-5pm PST

Viewing Link Here: https://youtu.be/jxIJNS0QCgI

On September 25, 2021 from 3pm-5pm PST, Erika Moritsugu -- President Biden's Deputy Assistant and Asian-American/Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AA/NHPI) Senior Liaison and the highest ranking AA/NHPI member of President Biden’s staff -- will engage in a conversation with the panelists below. They will identify problems and strategies to address anti-Asian hate and the consequent impact on AA/NHPI communities. Audience members will also have the unique opportunity to contribute to the conversation about AA/NHPI issues that matter to you. Let's work together to stop anti-Asian hate. The White House is listening.

Special Guests:

Erika Moritsugu: Deputy Assistant to President Biden and Asian-American/Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Senior Liaison

David Chiu: Opening Remarks, Assemblymember

Dion Lim: Champion of Truth Awardee, Emmy Award-Winning News Anchor & Reporter

Panelists & Speakers:

• Nancy Tung (Moderator): Community Advocate

• Carl Chan: President of Oakland Chinatown’s Chamber of Commerce

• George Q. Chen: Founder/Chairman of China Live

• Cynthia Choi: Co-Director of Chinese for Affirmative Action

• Anni Chung: Executive Director of Self-Help for the Elderly

• Lily Mei: Mayor of Fremont

• Ashlyn So: Speaker, Youth Designer and Activist

• Daniel Wu: Actor