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Norman Chen, CEO, The Asian American Foundation: Creating a greater sense of belonging for all AAPIs
Philanthropy News Digest

Norman Chen, CEO, The Asian American Foundation: Creating a greater sense of belonging for all AAPIs

PND asked Chen about TAAF’s mission to address the historic lack of philanthropic investment in AAPI communities, TAAF’s Anti-Hate National Network and AAPI Action Centers, and key findings from the 2022 STAATUS Index.

Heejae Lim and Peng Zhao: We’re both immigrants. We know what it’s like to feel invisible.
Chicago Tribune

Heejae Lim and Peng Zhao: We’re both immigrants. We know what it’s like to feel invisible.

How we can help underserved and overlooked Asian American and Pacific Islander students feel less invisible in the classroom and in everyday life.

TAAF CEO Releases Statement in Response to University of Pennsylvania Law Professor’s Anti-AAPI Commentary
TAAF

TAAF CEO Releases Statement in Response to University of Pennsylvania Law Professor’s Anti-AAPI Commentary

Norman Chen, Chief Executive Officer of TAAF, released the following statement: “The recent comments made by University of Pennsylvania Law Professor Amy Wax are yet another glaring example of the insidious yet omnipresent prejudice AAPI communities face in our country."

TAAF Releases Statement and Rapid Response Toolkit in Advance of COVID-19 Origins Report From the White House
TAAF

TAAF Releases Statement and Rapid Response Toolkit in Advance of COVID-19 Origins Report From the White House

Anti-Hate Toolkit Launched to Protect AAPI Communities and Highlight Proactive Measures for Addressing Hate

TAAF and Sundance Institute Announce New Fellowship and Scholarship for AAPI Artists, Answering the Call for More Investments in AAPI-Driven Storytelling
TAAF

TAAF and Sundance Institute Announce New Fellowship and Scholarship for AAPI Artists, Answering the Call for More Investments in AAPI-Driven Storytelling

The Sundance Institute | The Asian American Foundation Fellowship and Collab Scholarship aim to improve AAPI representation in the film and television industries over the long-term by cultivating AAPI talent and elevating their stories.

As Asian Hate Incidents Continue, Nearly $10 Million Flows to Groups Fighting the Attacks
The Chronicle of Philanthropy

As Asian Hate Incidents Continue, Nearly $10 Million Flows to Groups Fighting the Attacks

A year after a sharp increase in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans — including an Atlanta-area shooting that left six Asian American women dead — a new foundation that prompted donors to pledge more than $1 billion has distributed nearly $10 million.

President Biden Announces Intent to Appoint Commissioners to the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
The White House

President Biden Announces Intent to Appoint Commissioners to the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

President Biden announced the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

 TAAF Announces Its Anti-Hate National Network, Including The Launch of AAPI Action Centers in Chicago, New York City, and Oakland
TAAF

TAAF Announces Its Anti-Hate National Network, Including The Launch of AAPI Action Centers in Chicago, New York City, and Oakland

TAAF Also Unveils AAPI Emergency Relief Fund in Partnership with GoFundMe to Support Victims of Anti-AAPI Hate and Violence Across the Country

Advocacy Groups Launch Anti-Hate Network
AsAmNews

Advocacy Groups Launch Anti-Hate Network

TAAF announced the launch of a national anti-hate network Tuesday to provide better coordination and collaboration between organizations working to combat anti-Asian hate.

A Call to Action: Addressing the Historic Underfunding of AAPI Communities
Asian American Policy Review

A Call to Action: Addressing the Historic Underfunding of AAPI Communities

Board Chairman Li Lu discusses how the philanthropic community can close gaps for on-the-ground organizations and contribute to a larger process of building infrastructure needed to support, protect, and celebrate the 23 million AAPIs living in the US.

Readout of White House Roundtable Meeting with AA and NHPI Faith Leaders
The White House

Readout of White House Roundtable Meeting with AA and NHPI Faith Leaders

Erika Moritsugu, Deputy Assistant to the President and AA and NHPI Senior Liaison at the White House, Sonal Shah, President of The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), and the White House Office of Public Engagement, hosted a virtual meeting with AA and NHPI faith leaders on hate prevention and AA and NHPI inclusion in the lead up to the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

The Asian American Foundation builds national advocacy network to fight anti-Asian hate
Axios

The Asian American Foundation builds national advocacy network to fight anti-Asian hate

The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) is setting up a nationwide effort for national and local advocacy groups to work together as violence and hate crimes against Asians and Pacific Islanders persist.