A coalition of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American student groups released a letter calling on Northwestern to better support students of color.
Published on May 1 the first day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month the letter was signed by the Vietnamese Student Association, Asian Pacific American Coalition, Chinese Students Association, Muslim-cultural Students Association Kaibigan, South Asian Students Alliance, Korean American Student Association, Thai Student Association and Taiwanese American Students Club.
Additionally, Lovers and Madmen, a student theater group, cosigned the document.
The letter, an expansion from a shorter statement published last month, now includes demands addressed to University administrators as well as forms to sponsor the demands as individuals and organizations.
From Refugee to R&D: Henkel Celebrates Pamela Lam’s Leadership Journey
Published 05-04-21
Submitted by Henkel
Henkel North America salutes the generations of Asians and Pacific Islanders who helped to shape America’s history and those who will enrich its future. In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we are proud to highlight one of our leaders and her courageous journey.
At just 15 years old, Pamela Lam left home and family everything she knew as one of the many “boat people” who sought refuge in America following the Vietnam War.
“I only left Vietnam because life was hard, and my parents pooled all their resources to bet on me,” she says. “No one wants to leave their home and risk their life unless the situation is unbearable.”