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Summary
In recognition of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the actor, producer and activist joined T‑Mobile’s EVP of Advanced & Emerging Technologies John Saw as part of the company’s Talking with Trailblazers employee guest‑speaker series to address the rise of Asian hate in America, and how history can help lead a path forward to a better and more equitable place for all.
Friday, May 7, 2021 - 12:05pm
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As a way to honor Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, T-Mobile teamed up with its Asia Pacific & Allies Network Employee Resource Group to sponsor events that share the personal experiences of the AAPI community. A particular highlight was the company’s most recent installment of its Talking with Trailblazers guest-speaker series with actor Daniel Dae Kim, who was keen to review how America’s problematic history has led to current anti-Asian events grabbing headlines, and the disturbing statistics behind them.
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Published 05-07-21
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As a way to honor Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, T-Mobile teamed up with its Asia Pacific & Allies Network Employee Resource Group to sponsor events that share the personal experiences of the AAPI community. A particular highlight was the company’s most recent installment of its Talking with Trailblazers guest-speaker series with actor Daniel Dae Kim, who was keen to review how America’s problematic history has led to current anti-Asian events grabbing headlines, and the disturbing statistics behind them.
Bouncing back from years in a WWII war relocation camp
Chizu and her family were forced to move to the Poston War Relocation Center when she was just 12 years old and by the time she was 15, she was still living behind those walls.
and last updated 2021-05-05 08:48:22-04
It was where Chizu Omori lived for more than three years, but it never felt like home. It was a sad time for me, especially towards the end of the war, Chizu explains.
Chizu and her family were forced to move to the Poston War Relocation Center when she was just 12 years old and by the time she was 15, she was still living behind those walls.