AAPI REPRESENTATION
In AACS, we uphold AAPI representation as an essential value, recognizing its role in fostering cultural appreciation, challenging stereotypes, and empowering individuals. We strive to amplify voices of AAPI individuals in media, literature, and other cultural platforms in order to shape a more accurate and nuanced understanding of the AAPI experience.
AACS members of the history initiative Hannah M and Max Z visited Jefferson City to provide testimonies at the Missouri House of Representatives in support of Bill 1051. Sponsored by Representative Emily Weber, this significant bill designates May as AAPI Heritage Month. The team is so proud of these Clayton students for their efforts in advocacy for inclusion and representation!
On February 6th, 2022, AACS hosted Michelle Li in an inspiring online seminar celebrating Asian Youth.
AACS is proud to support the Very Asian Foundation's May Book Project, which centers on spreading Asian literacy across St. Louis high school libraries. Given literature's influence on the youth, it's crucial to emphasize the visibility of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) youth in literary works. AACS works on getting diverse books in libraries to reach a wide range of students. The Very Asian Youth Concert is a new event which will fundraise for new books in schools' libraries.
The upcoming Very Asian Youth Concert, scheduled for April 7th at the St. Louis Art Museum, is a unique opportunity to showcase the rich diversity of Asian backgrounds. The event will feature musical talent from our own AAPI communities.
AACS and the Very Asian Foundation (VAF) have very close ties. A team of volunteers, Anneliese N, Eric C, Max Z, Mimi Z, and Tejas A met with Michelle Li and Michelle Rigell of The Very Asian Foundation to discuss what our AACS volunteers plan to do for VAF and community representation here in St. Louis and Missouri.
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