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  • FREE Entrepreneurship Training Webinars

    FREE Entrepreneurship Training Webinars

    “It’s time to go get your own chips!” That is what Nely Galán’s boss told her when he sold the company and left her out in the cold. At that moment Galán decided to start her own business. “I didn’t make any money for four years, but I persevered and now own several very successful businesses,” said Galán. “Today, I am on a mission to help other Latinas think big, start businesses and live rich lives – in every way.”

    Nely Galan, The Adelante Movement

    Nely Galan

    Galán brings that mission to life through The Adelante Movement, an organization she founded in partnership with Coca-Cola that unites and empowers Latinas economically and entrepreneurially. Adelante is a program within The Coca-Cola Company 5by20 initiative, which aims to empower 5 million women entrepreneurs by the year 2020.

    This summer, Adelante presents “The Adelante Movement Summer School with Nely”, a series of three live webinars that kicks off June 30 at 10 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. EST. These webinars will provide access to entrepreneurship trainings to thousands or women across the country – will you be one of them?

    The Adelante Movement

    “We want Latinas to feel they are not alone,” says Galán. “We can learn together and become empowered with the tools and resources needed to pursue our entrepreneurial dreams, become self-made and achieve economic freedom.”

    Please join The Adelante Movement & Coca-Cola for these dynamic webinars. Feel free to invite your friends and family to join, too.

    Register today at no cost at www.TheAdelanteMovement.Com.  Read below to learn more about what each webinar is all about.

    IN YOUR PAIN IS YOUR BRAND August 19, 2015 at 10 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. EST
    Participants will discover how to explore their pain to create a brand. Class covers how to get brands out there using social media, how to become a local star, how to put yourself out there for TV, events, speaking engagements, radio. Special guest Sheila Conlin – Hollywood’s “Reality TV“ casting director.

    HOW TO BECOME A RICH LATINA September 2, 2015 at 10 a.m. pst / 1 p.m. est
    Wealth Building. Learn how to invest $5.00 each week and become a millionaire. Optimize your relationship with your bank. Don’t buy shoes buy buildings, insurance, and bonds, so you can MAKE MONEY.

    Register NOW at www.TheAdelanteMovement.com

     

  • Blood Libel Artists Book

    Blood Libel Artists Book

    Blood Libel looks at a story as old as history: the myth that Jews ritually sacrifice Christians—particularly children—to use their blood for Passover matzah and other religious purposes.

    Blood Libel artists Book

    This artists book by designer and fine artist Lisa Rosowsky recounts seven of the most well-documented accusations of blood libel, dating from as far back as 39 AD and as recently as 1946. Selected excerpts from primary sources and reproductions of period art and photographs, combined with engaging summaries of each of the cases, weave a centuries-long narrative of suspicion, misunderstanding, and hate.

    This limited edition book is hand-bound in Japanese linen and comes in a custom engraved acrylic slipcase.

    Blood Libel artists Book

    To purchase, go here.

  • Seriously? #Racist Thoroughly Modern Millie AGAIN?

    Seriously? #Racist Thoroughly Modern Millie AGAIN?

    Seriously? Thoroughly Modern Millie AGAIN?

    Thoroughly Modern Millie is an Anti-Asian Racist Musical!

    Boston Children’s Theatre proudly presents the high octane musical THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE JR. Featuring students from BCT’s pre-professional Summer Studios 3 program, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE JR is the story of a small-town girl who follows her dreams to the big city, where she finds romance, adventure and above all, fun. The show will have audiences dancing in the aisles!

     

    These are all related posts on Thoroughly Modern Millie at Newton North High School:

    Thoroughly Modern Millie is Thoroughly Racist

    My Take on Thoroughly Modern Millie

    Talk Back: Racism in Thoroughly Modern Millie at NNHS

    NNHS Responds to Concerns About Thoroughly Modern Millie

    MTI Advises How to Squelch Dissent on Thoroughly Modern Millie

    Throwndown NNHS: Talk the Talk or Walk the Walk? Regarding Racism in Thoroughly Modern Millie

    Rebuttal to ‘Millie in Newton: Turn Stereotypes into Lessons

    More Than 50% of Asian American Teens are Bullied in School

    White Privilege and Thoroughly Modern Millie

    Thoroughly Modern Millie End of School Year Takeaway

    Thoroughly Modern Millie Talk Back Videos

    These are other articles and posts related to Thoroughly Modern Millie at Newton North High School:

    The Boston Globe: School Play’s Stereotypes Bring Outcry and Apology. “Millie” touches nerve in Newton by Ellen Ishkanian

    The Boston Globe: ‘Millie’ Flag Highlights How Old Plays are Rife with Stereotypes by Don Aucoin

    The Telegraph: US high school show triggers race row by David Millward

    NECN TV Segment: NECN Broadside with Jim Braude, Historical Musical Sparks Controvery at Massachusetts High School

    The Boston Globe: ‘Millie’ Fight Creates a Chilling Effect by Joan Vennochi

    The Boston Globe: ‘Millie’ in Newton: Turn Stereotypes into Lessons

    The Boston Globe: Musical is Little More Than Staged Racism by Jeffrey Melnick (Letter to Editor in response to Joan Vennochi’s article above).

    Monitoring, Exposing & Fighting Against Anti-Semitism and Racism: Thoroughly Modern Millie’ play draws controversy in Mass. over racial stereotyping

    Company One: In the Intersection, Thoroughly Modern Millie Controvery at Local High School

    The Notebook: Racism isn’t entertainment: Why “Thoroughly Modern Millie” didn’t belong on CAPA’s stage

    A case study published by UMass Peter Kiang almost 20 years ago (see pages 9-13), parallels almost exactly what happened at Newton North High School. ScholarWorks at UMass Boston, We Could Shape It: Organizing for Asian American Student Empowerment by Peter Nien-Chu Kiang.

    Resist Racism: Thoroughly Racist ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’

    Genki Speak: Racism in Our Backyard

    Angry Asian Man

    Village 14: Decision to Stage ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ at North Challenged

    AsAm News: Play Filled With Offensive Images Sparks Town Hall Meeting

    AsAm News: I Love Newton: High School Production Fails To Address Heavy Dose Of Asian American Stereotypes

    Greer Tan Swiston: Kudos to Newton North for a thoroughly modern update of ‘Millie’

    The Boston Globe: Oh, by the way, how about a round of applause for the kids? (Letter to the Editor from a grandparent)

    The Boston Globe: Choice, execution of musical informed by thoughful education process (Letter to the Editor from the writers who comprise the Theatre Arts Opportunity Committee at Newton North High School.)

    The Boston Globe: We miss a vital chance for understanding when we swap out ethnic characters(Letter to the Editor from a great-grandmother, teacher and volunteer)

    Arissa Oh ‏@arissaoh  1h

    3 white ppl on @GreaterBoston unhelpfully discuss HS prodns of “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” cc: @pragmaticmom

    Pawprint: Millard West Student Newspaper: Through with Thoroughly Modern Millie

    The Washington Post: Twenty-Three Skiddo: ‘Modern Millie’ Doesn’t Dance

    It’s an attempt, sort of, at a parody of the old-style musicals of the ’20s and ’30s, the sort jerry-built out of cheerful songs, convoluted plots, elaborate tap demonstrations and derogatory stereotypes.

    IMDb: Thoroughly Embalmed Musical

    Project Muse: Thoroughly Modern Millie (review)

    Not Like Crazy: An Easily Overlooked Racism?

    In the Spring semester at school, the Musical Theater Department put on Thoroughly Modern Millie, which was overflowing with racism in its portrayal of Asians. I must say, I was thoroughly upset about the whole thing. First, the guys playing the Asians, I believe they were supposed to be Chinese immigrants, had white face makeup and slanty eyes. I couldn’t help but think that if they’d dressed in blackface, surely there’d be an uproar (Of course, they are putting on Ragtime this year, so we’ll see how they handle that– they’re already sending out emails about how they want the black students to try out for roles because there aren’t many black people in the musical theater department *eyeroll*). That wasn’t the only bad thing about the musical, however, the villian was a white woman pretending to be Asian who pronounced her L’s as R’s, and said she used soy sauce to clean a stain. Of course, she also treated the two Asian immigrants who worked for her as if they were stupid, and the silently and humbly submit in front of her, though behind closed doors they argue in Chinese (I guess it was real Chinese), with subtitles projected above the stage. And then one of the Asian men falls in love with one of the white women in the musical, blonde hair, blue eyes, you know the deal. At the end of the musical, they get together, as if his reward for working hard and being submissive, for being mistreated, is the gift of white womanhood, the pinnacle of creation. So yeah, I was pretty pissed about that whole thing.

    Myvanwy: Review of Thoroughly Modern Millie

    Someone sent me video of a local comedian’s youtube video of a character I’ve seen him portray once before. To call it infantile and racially insensitive would be a gross understatement. For the targets of his ridicule, it’s every bit as offensive as a mean-spirited performance in blackface. But because it’s against one of the few groups for whom bigotry, hostility, and ridicule is still acceptable (Chinese Americans and others of Asian and/or Pacific Island descent), it’s seen as okay by most and even encouraged by other local comedians. Kevin Marshall’s America

    Zak Keith: Hollywood Asian Stereotypes

    Racism against Asians is often “unawares”—a form of racism that flies under the radar due to its widespread acceptance as the norm. Its interactive dynamic resembles that of an unwritten social contract. Asians in the West are expected to accept patronizing remarks and racist taunts so demeaning that perpetrators would think twice before dishing them out with such unwavering consistency to any other minority group, such as Latinos or African Americans. Asians who object to such treatment are typically met with befuddlement and offense at their audacity to make an issue out of it.

    p.p.s. Here are some related posts on my Asian American blog:

    How Asian Americans Are Portrayed in U.S. Media. Who Should Be the Next Asian Old Spice Guy?

    Asian Americans in Recurring TV Gigs

    A Racist Bakesale Exposes Reverse Discrimination Against Asian Americans (I include this link because this is the real racist front that Asian Americans are currently fighting. All my posts on this topic are here.

    Making us explain why Yellow Face is offensive is a waste of our time. I can’t believe this is still being used. In real life, has there ever been a white person pretending to be Asian? It’s only in the media and on the stage that this ridiculous premise exists.)

    Survivor: Cook Islands Winner Yul Kwon and Why Media Portrayal of Asian Americans Matters

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    Mia Wenjen blogs at PragmaticMom: Education Matters, here and occasionally at her Asian American blog JadeLuckClub. She resides in Newton with her husband and three kids, the oldest of which will attend Newton North High School this fall. She can be found on Pinterest, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Sulia, Google +, Instagram and YouTube.

    Photo credit: Grasshopper and Sensei, my oldest.

  • Book Event and Craft for Kids

    Book Event and Craft for Kids

    Linh Nguyen-Ng

    Linh Nguyen-Ng

    children’s book writer and illustrator

     hosting Storytime

    at Newtonville Books

    Saturday

    May 9th

    11am.

    There will be crafts stuff for kids to do after the reading. Her debut picture book is MOMMY’S LITTLE WORDLINGS.

    Also…

    Alice Hoffman will read
    from her new book for
    middle grade readers, NIGHTBIRD.
    Ages 10 and up welcome.

    4PM

  • Diversity Children’s Book Event

    Diversity Children’s Book Event

    I See Me: What Happens When Kids See Themselves in Books?

    Diversity Children's Book Event

    Presented by Charlesbridge Publishing

    Join us for a discussion with book influencers and young readers about the impact on children when they see themselves in literature.
    Why does it matter? Why is it awesome?

    Where: Watertown Free Public Library
    123 Main St, Watertown, MA
    (Parking in rear, or at the Charlesbridge building at 85 Main Street)

    When:   May 5, 2015
    6:00 – 8:00 PM

    The Experts: Maija Meadows, Boston Public Library
    Gloria, 5th grade, Boston
    Amir, 9th grade, Boston
    Ameena Langford, Chelmsford Public Schools
    Arianna, 4th grade, Chelmsford
    Kelly, 9th grade, Hyde Square Task Force

    Please RSVP by April 28, 2015

    RSVP
  • If Paid Equally, What Could MA Women Afford?

    If Paid Equally, What Could MA Women Afford?

    For Equal Pay Day, New Analysis Reveals the Real Costs of the Wage Gap for Massachusetts’s Women, Families and Economy

    An analysis released for Equal Pay Day tomorrow shows just how much damage the gender-based wage gap is doing to Massachusetts’s families and economy. Women employed full time in Massachusetts are paid just 82 cents for every dollar paid to men, amounting to a yearly gap of $11,118. This means that, collectively, Massachusetts women lose nearly $10.9 billion every year that could pay for basic goods and services that strengthen the state’s economy and are essential for the more than 322,000 Massachusetts households headed by women.

    wage gap for women of color, If Paid Equally, What Could MA Women Afford?

    The analysis was conducted by the National Partnership for Women & Families when the U.S. Census Bureau released its most recent data. It is being released for the first time today. The full set of findings for Massachusetts, which has the 16th smallest cents-on-the-dollar gap among the states, can be found here. The National Partnership also found that Latinas in Massachusetts are paid just 50 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men.

    These state-based findings are included in a new national report also released today, An Unlevel Playing Field: America’s Gender-Based Wage Gap, Binds of Discrimination, And A Path Forward. The report features original analysis, never released before, about the country’s wage gap across states, among women of color, and by parental and marital status. It identifies a punishing and pervasive gap that disproportionately harms mothers, single mothers and mothers of color, who can suffer from double and triple binds of discrimination.

    “At a time when women’s wages are essential to families and our economy, the persistence of the gender-based wage gap is doing real and lasting damage to women, families, communities and to our nation. It defies common sense that lawmakers are not doing more to stop gender discrimination in wages,” said Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families. “This analysis shows that women and families are losing thousands of dollars in critical income each year that could pay for significant amounts of food, rent, gas and other basic necessities. The effects ripple throughout our economy.”

    According to the analysis of Massachusetts, if the gap between men’s and women’s wages were eliminated, a full-time working woman in Massachusetts could afford food for nearly two more years, mortgage and utilities for six more months, rent for more than 10 more months, or 3,200+ more gallons of gas. These basic necessities would be especially important for the 26 percent of Massachusetts’s women-headed households currently living below the poverty level.

    Nationally, women working full time, year round are paid 78 cents for every dollar paid to men, with significant disparities for women of color. African American women and Latinas are paid 64 cents and Latinas are paid 56 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men. The country’s wage gap has been closing at a rate of less than half a cent per year since passage of the Equal Pay Act in 1963. At that rate, experts say America’s women will not be paid equally to men for another 43 years.

    “It has been well documented that the wage gap spans geography, race, industry, education level and other factors, and that it is closing at a glacial pace,” Ness continued. “America’s women and families simply cannot afford to wait another four decades for fair pay. It is past time for fair and family friendly workplace policies that will level the playing field and give all women the fair shot they need to support themselves and their families while fully contributing to our economy.”

    An Unlevel Playing Field outlines several measures that would help close the wage gap, including fair and family friendly workplace policies. Members of Congress have reintroduced three of the proposals so far this year: the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would help break harmful patterns of pay discrimination and establish stronger workplace protections for women; the Healthy Families Act, which would establish a national paid sick days standard; and the Family And Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act, which would create a national paid family and medical leave insurance program. Other measures discussed in the report include an increase in the minimum wage and protections for pregnant workers.

    The National Partnership’s analysis of the wage gap was released the day before Equal Pay Day, which is April 14 this year. The day marks how far into the year women must work in order to catch up with what men were paid the year before. The state-by-state analysis uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The findings for each state, state rankings, analyses specific to women of color and An Unlevel Playing Field are all available here.

     

    The National Partnership for Women & Families is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy group dedicated to promoting fairness in the workplace, access to quality health care, and policies that help women and men meet the dual demands of work and family. More information is available atwww.NationalPartnership.org

  • Book launch party for Mitali Perkins at Newtonville Books!

    Book launch party for Mitali Perkins at Newtonville Books!

    Book launch party for
    TIGER BOY by Mitali Perkins
    TIGER BOY by Mitali Perkins
    April 26th, 4 p.m.
    Newtonville Books in Newton Centre
    The book is for children grades 2-5, and just earned a starred review from School Library Journal:
    ★ (School Library Journal) Gr 3-6–Set in the lush Sundarbans natural region of Bengal, this quiet, gripping tale emphasizes the deep but often fragile connection that exists between humans and nature … Perkins avoids black-and-white characterizations and compassionately illustrates how dire circumstances affect a person’s choices.
    Young readers will revel in the vivid action and suspense surrounding Neel and his sister Rupa’s quest to locate the tiger cub. Adults will likely praise the novel’s simple and clear narrative, which belies its complexity around issues related to climate change, poor economic conditions, class structure, and gender discrimination.

     

  • Cook Restaurant Offers Seder Menu in Honor of Passover

    Cook Restaurant Offers Seder Menu in Honor of Passover

    Passover Delight

    Cook Restaurant Offers Seder Menu in Honor of Passover

    WHAT:            In celebration of Passover, Cook Newton will offer a selection of special dishes on Friday, April 3rd through Friday, April 10th, 2015. Executive Chef Paul Turano will serve three unique takes on traditional Seder fare including Matzo Ball Soup ($8), Lamb Under a Brick with roasted vegetables, parsnip purée and matzo pistachio haroset ($27) and House Candy Bar, a flourless chocolate cake with coconut, almond and matzo ($6). The regular menu will also be available. For more information, visit www.cooknewton.com or call 617-964-2665. Reservations are recommended.

    Cook Restaurant Offers Seder Menu in Honor of Passover

    WHEN:             April 3rd, 2015 – April 10th, 2015; Sunday–Thursday, 4:30PM to 10:00PM; Friday & Saturday:4:30PM to 11:00PM. 

    WHERE:           Cook Newton | 825 Washington Street | Newton, MA |02467

    RSVP:              Reservations recommended by calling 617-964-2665.

    MENU:             Matzo Ball Soup, $8.

    Lamb Under a Brick, $27.

    Roasted vegetables, parsnip purée and pistachio haroset

    House Candy Bar, $6.

    Flourless chocolate cake, coconut, almond and matzo

     

    About Cook:

    “Cook” restaurant is an 80-seat New American bistro is located in the Greater-Boston area in Newton, Massachusetts. Cook presents a menu that crosses all cultural lines and spans from the simple to the complex. The perfect place to meet for lunch, brunch or dinner, or simply to stop in and enjoy items from their snack menu while sampling craft cocktails, or something from the extensive beer and wine list. Cook is a true neighborhood restaurant in every way. Executive Chef/Owner Chef Paul Turano is dedicated to using only the freshest local ingredients.  At Cook the food is dressed up, but you can dress down. Cook serves lunch Monday throughFriday from 11:30AM- 3:30PM, Dinner: Sunday– Saturday from 4:30PM – close, and brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30AM -2:30PM. Cook is located at 825 Washington Street in Newton, MA. For more information please visit www.cooknewton.com.  

     

  • Play Like a Girl

    Play Like a Girl

    PLAY LIKE A GIRL!® LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN SHOWCASING THE POWER OF PLAY THROUGH SPORTS TO INSPIRE HEALTHY GIRLS

    U.S. Olympians Michelle Carter and Nikki Kubes Stories Highlighted in #IPlayLikeAGirl

    Play Like A Girl, in collaboration with the American Advertising Federation’s local Ad 2 Dallas affiliate, will launch a new campaign showcasing the power of active play, physical activity and sports to improve overall health and quality of life for girls. The launch of the new campaign #IPlayLikeAGirl will coincide with the start of National Nutrition Month in March and will be seen through a series of radio, television and print advertisements highlighting the stories of female athletes through the start of National Physical Fitness & Sports Month in May

    Focusing on the power of “play” both on and off the field to improve health and help girls

    unleash their greatest potential, #IPlayLikeAGirl will highlight the personal stories of 13 female athletes ages 13 to 30 all from the Dallas, Texas, area including U.S. Olympians Michelle Carter (Shot Put)and Nikki Kubes (Judo). Their stories emphasize the role sports has played in enhancing their physical and emotional health, self-confidence, academic performance and social relationships.

    “We are proud to showcase these young women and girls and the positive impact that play can have in the lives of countless others,” said Dr. Kimberly Clay, Founder and Executive Director of Play Like A Girl. “Each has used participation in sports as a major step in overcoming significant hurdles in their lives including bullies, body shaming, low self-esteem, debilitating accidents and injuries, and life-threatening illnesses.”

    Creating a strong emotional connection with women and girls, #IPlayLikeAGirl is centered on a one-minute video that showcases sporty girls and young women practicing Yoga, running a mile, lifting weights, dancing and boxing among other physical activities. Condensed into thirty and fifteen second television and radio advertisements, their impactful messages will be seen and heard throughout all of the major broadcast outlets in the Dallas, Texas, region.

    “Through Judo, I found the strength and confidence I needed to achieve my dreams,” saidNikki Kubes, U.S. Judo Olympian featured in the #IPlayLikeAGirl ad campaign.  “After the Olympics, I set my sights on a new dream. I’ve always trained with the boys, fought with the boys, and always knew there was nothing a girl couldn’t do. So now I work with the boys and my dream is to be the best police officer I can be.”

    The #IPlayLikeAGirl campaign draws inspiration from Sport for All, Play for Life: A Playbook to Get Every Kid in the Game recently released by the Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program, in partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Nike, ESPN, the Clinton Foundation and the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition. The report outlines a national plan to re-imagine organized youth sports, prioritizing health and inclusion, while recognizing the benefits of unstructured play. The report presents the most promising opportunities to extend the benefits of playing sports to all, including the millions of girls who grow up with limited access to regular physical activity.

    Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years. Nearly one in three children and adolescents today is overweight or obese. Physical inactivity contributes to the epidemic and is passed forward across generations, creating a cycle of poor physical and emotional health and tragically wasted human potential. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cites physical inactivity and obesity as risk factors for cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and depression. By 2030, the combined medical costs associated with treating preventable, obesity-related disease is expected to increase by up to $66 billion per year in the United States, with a loss in economic productivity of up to $580 billion annually.

    Childhood is the ideal time to create habits that establish a healthy weight, and participation in after-school physical activity programs–like those provided by Play Like A Girl–hold the most promise in reducing obesity rates among children ages 6-12, according to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. This is especially true for African-American and Hispanic girls who are doubly hit by both gender and race disparities in sports and physical activity.

    Play Like A Girl has been inspiring girls through health education, physical activity and sports for over 10 years, targeting girls across the 16 Deep South states where the burden of childhood overweight and obesity is greatest. With this new campaign, Play Like A Girl continues to provide girls the opportunity to find and play sports they love.

    Play Like A Girl invites girls and women everywhere to join the movement and share how they play like a girl. Tweet, snap a photo, shoot a video or send a message to join the conversation and inspire young girls everywhere to be active.

    To hear the stories of girls and women and be a part of the #IPlayLikeAGirl movement, visit:www.iplaylikeagirl.org.  For more information or to make a donation, visit www.iplaylikeagirl.org and follow Play Like A Girl on Facebook (/iplaylikeagirl), Instagram (@iplaylikeagirl) and Twitter (@iplaylikeagirl).

  • 5K for Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence

    5K for Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence


    ATASK Community 5k:  Runners, Families, and Nonprofits Are Welcome!

    Date:  Saturday, April 4, 2015
    Location:  Chestnut Hill Reservoir
    Race Start Time:  9 a.m. (registration begins at 8 a.m.)

    The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK) is proud to host its first Community 5k. Run or walk through the beautiful Chestnut Hill Reservoir with friends and family and raise funds for a non-profit of your choice!

    The ATASK Community 5k is the first of its kind – an event showcasing and celebrating the non-profit organizations in Greater Boston that support the pan-Asian community. These nonprofits share common ground in providing essential services and programs to Asian Americans, as well as contributing to the economic, cultural, and political development of the Commonwealth. By participating in this race, you will strengthen our vibrant community.

    If you have any questions, please contact: atask.clc@gmail.com