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The AAPI Equity Fund – What it is, Why it’s needed, Who it helps
The AAPI Equity Fund – What it is, Why it’s needed, Who it helps
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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
May 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
May is AAPI Heritage month and this year its also the first anniversary of the AAPI Equity Fund – which was created to assist Community Based Organizations fight back against a rising tide of anti-AAPI hate crimes. Assemblymember Phil Ting – who led the effort to create the AAPI Equity Fund – explains why the State Legislature approved the funds, how the money is being spent and what more needs to be done. Plus - Manjusha P. Kulkarni, Executive Director of the AAPI Equity Alliance, tells us about the CBOs working to stop AAPI hate.
Released:
May 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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