Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Honoring Our Legacy, Building Our Future
This May, we proudly join Governor Gavin Newsom in recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month—a time to reflect on the strength, resilience, and contributions of AAPI communities that have helped shape California’s identity, culture, and economy. California is home to more than 6 million Californians of Asian or Pacific Islander descent, and […]
Standing Strong Against Hate: Why AAPI Support Programs Still Matter
May is AAPI Heritage Month—a time to celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities across the country. But alongside celebration, it’s also a time for reflection and reckoning. In recent years, AAPI communities—especially here in California—have faced a disturbing rise in hate incidents and discrimination. […]
New Year, New Beginnings: Embracing Grace and Kindness in 2025
The start of a new year invites us to reflect and embrace the endless possibilities of fresh beginnings. It’s a time filled with hope and resolutions, where we collectively believe in growing into better versions of ourselves. As we step into 2025, let’s focus on grace—for ourselves, for others, and for the world around us. […]
Empowering AAPI Businesses: Addressing Challenges and Advocating for Change
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) businesses and workers in California are vital to our economy, yet they face unique challenges, especially exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This period highlighted existing disparities in access to capital and resources, with AAPI businesses experiencing significant drops in sales and facing obstacles in receiving government financial aid, such […]
Navigating the Complex Intersections: Job Loss, Unemployment, and AAPI Cultural Barriers in California
Empowering AAPI Success with Insights on California’s Workforce, Small Businesses, Leadership Training, and More! In California, the convergence of job loss, unemployment, and homelessness presents a multifaceted challenge, compounded by cultural barriers that hinder equitable access to opportunities. The complex interplay between these factors emphasizes the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to address the […]
