Panel on Anti-Asian Discrimination

A Conversation on Anti-Asian American Pacific Islander Discrimination
Wednesday, April 21, 5:30-7pm

As part of Momentum: A Maine Racial & Social Equity Series, the Chamber, GPCOG, United Way of Greater Portland, the Portland Public Library, and the Maine Historical Society are bringing you a panel discussion on anti-Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) discrimination in Maine.

Topics to be discussed:

• An overview of the Asian American and Pacific Islander history and migration in Maine
• Breaking down AAPI stereotypes and microaggressions
• How the AAPI Community responds differently and why
• The concept of “othering” and how communities can be more welcoming.
• The importance of representation in leadership and management positions across all industries
• Cultural frameworks that cause a marginalized person to be disadvantaged
• The importance of people in power being active allies
• How AAPI people are adjacent to whiteness but perpetual foreigners
• The intersection of marginalized groups and the silencing of Asian Americans.

Panelists Include:
Marpheen Chann – Development, Communications, and Education Associate, Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine
Tae Chong – Owner, Tae Chong Consulting and Portland City Councilor, District 3
Phuc Tran – Author, Educator, Tattoo Artist
Grace Valenzuela – Director, Portland Public Schools Multilingual & Multicultural Center

A brief Q&A will follow the discussion. This webinar will be recorded and a replay made available. Learn more and register.