We welcome you to join another webinar of the “Stop Anti-Asian Hate through Education” Series tonight.
How important are ethnic studies to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)? And to our democracy? Join us for a webinar with Prof Minhyoung Song tonight at 7:00pm. RSVP link
Concerned by Anti-Asian hate and the invisibility of Asians Americans in our society? Join us today at 7:30PM for a presentation on https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H584 & how we can fix this through K-12 education.
Do you remember Usagi Yojimbo? Yes, it is the long-eared warrior rabbit living in a fantasy version of Edo-era Japan. This week we celebrate its sole creator: Stan Sakai!http://caal-ma.org/proud-to-be-american…/stan-sakai/An 11-year-old Lexington student told us this was the first comic book he has ever read and inspired him to create comics. The student told us that Stan Sakai created Usagi Yojimbo in 1984 based on the life of Miyamoto Musashi in the form of a rabbit. And his award-winning comic books are enjoyed around the world and help to promote Japanese culture.
It’s the fourth week of May and our AAPI celebration reaches a new height! Two student raffle winners won $25 and $50 for featuring Bruce Lee and Vera Wang last week, many other students won $10 each for their research. PreK-12 students! Submit your artwork, video, or write-up honoring Asian American Pacific Islanders to be eligible for more weekly prizes and $100 grand prize drawing. Multiple entries welcome! The deadline has been extended to March 23rd.
Among many childhood dreams, few are as grand as becoming an astronaut. Kalpana Chawla had a love of flying from an early age and channeled her passion into studying aeronautical engineering and became the first woman of Indian descent to fly into space. Being the first to pave a path is easier said than done. For her work opening these doors, a series of satellites, a dorm and engineering building at her alma mater, and a Northrup Grumman spacecraft delivering cargo to the space station are all named after her. Today, her legacy stands as a beacon for many young aspiring people; whether it is in space science or other big dreams. Her life story reminds us not to be afraid of dreaming big. It is exciting to be witness to the small moments when a young person spotlights someone they admire and someone they aspire to be someday.
Five students received Core Value Awards at the School Committee meeting last week for their inspiring leadership and advocacy at the Asian Pride rally on Boston Common. Thank you to Phoebe, Aaron, and Sumar sisters for using your voices in speech and song. #WeAllBelong#DoYourPart#BeCourageous
Dr. Hackett then surprised Hua Wang with a CV award as well in recognition of his leadership and all of CAAL’s good work and support for the community.