April 29, 2021
Catch a performance from Revolution Chinese Yoyo on May 6. // Photograph courtesy of the Detroit Institute of Arts
Observed throughout May, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a time to recognize the history, traditions, culture, and contributions of our country’s Asian and Pacific Islander community. This year, the Detroit Institute of Arts is celebrating the heritage month with a lineup of nearly 20 virtual events that spotlight artistry from China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, and more.
Events kick off on May 1 with the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Opening Performance. During the event, choreographer and professional dancer Joori Jung will perform
April 22, 2021 By Jon King / jking@whmi.com
The Chairman of the Livingston County Board of Commissioners wants state officials to address the rising violence against Asian-Americans by emphasizing their right to own and use guns.
Wes Nakagiri, an American of Japanese descent, issued a press release recently in which he requested the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission (MAPAAC) update their publication, âMichigan Resources Toolkit for Asian Families and Communities,â to include information on how to acquire a concealed pistol license (CPL). âWith violence on the rise, I am asking Lansing to make it easier for Asian-Americans to protect and defend themselves.â
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Commission statement on FedEx facility mass shooting
April 19, 2021
The Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission (MAPAAC) condemns the unnecessary loss of life and violence that took place at the recent FedEx facility mass shooting in Indiana, where four of the eight victims were Sikh Asian Americans of Indian descent.
Although not a targeted hate crime, gun violence in this country is an epidemic that disproportionately negatively affects the most marginalized among us, or our black, brown, and immigrant communities. We also cannot ignore the long history of hate violence against Sikhs in this county. FBI hate crimes data shows Sikhs to be one of the most commonly targeted religious groups - behind Jews and Muslims - in modern America.
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