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321. My birthday, AAPI history bill and advocacy

My birthday, AAPI history bill and advocacy

Happy birthday to me! In time for Lunar New Year, HB 287 and SB 294 were filed in Florida on January 19, 2023. I’ve been working on this bill for almost 2 years now. It’s been a process.

285. Sifu Mimi’s rant on mass shootings, Roe v. Wade, voter suppression and AAPI hate crimes

Disclaimer for this episode: You may be offended. You may not like what I have to say, but I need to say it. All the feelings that I am expressing are my own. They don’t represent any of the organizations I work for or with – these are MY thoughts and opinions.

279. Coach Dan John on the unfairness of life

This is my tenth episode with Coach Dan John and it is my favorite so far. Be ready to cry, laugh, and think with us during this hour.

Dan is extremely thoughtful and insightful and I have been on an extraordinary journey with him exploring the philosophies of The Sword in the Stone by T.H. White.

273. May Lee on broadcast journalism, activism and #stopasianhate

May Lee is an award-winning broadcast journalist, host of “The May Lee Show,” adjunct professor at USC, and founder of Lotus Media House who has been both a US-based and international anchor, host, correspondent, and producer.

It was a pleasure to speak to May as a fellow podcaster and AAPI activist. May has been very outspoken about the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes since the start of the pandemic and spotlighted many of the victims of these horrible events.

265. Dan John on Never Let Go

Coach Dan John discusses the importance of reverence, perseverance, and appreciation for education. We have been on a journey for several episodes exploring the philosophies of The Sword in the Stone.

I am grateful for Dan’s friendship and wisdom. Dan has a knack for uncovering profound life lessons during our discussions and I am fortunate to be on the receiving end of these treasures.

259. Stewart Kwoh on The Asian American Education Project

Stewart Kwoh is a nationally recognized leader and expert in race relations, Asian American studies, nonprofit organizations and philanthropies, civil rights, and legal services. He co-founded Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles and the Asian American Education Project.

256. Listen to the voices of students on why AAPI history is important

As many of you know, I am currently writing a bill with Representative Anna V. Eskamani and Senator Linda Stewart to include AAPI history for the k-12 education curriculum in Florida.

I had the privilege of sitting down with students from diverse backgrounds across the state of Florida to discuss why they believe AAPI history should be included in their education.

248. Rich Ting on acting, history and Bolo on Warrior HBO MAX

In this episode, I welcome Rich Ting who plays Bolo on HBO MAX’s Warrior. I enjoyed hearing his journey from a Yale football athlete to a Hollywood actor. Rich was honest and open about the challenges he faced and how that transition was not an easy one for him.

We also talk about his dedicated fan base who have been petitioning to #bringboloback since his character died in Season 1 of Warrior.

241. Dan John on grief, journaling and education

Dan John discusses loss during the pandemic and how to cope with grief. We continue to explore the philosophies of The Sword in the Stone and I am always amazed at how much I can relate to the stories in the book.

239. Gene Luen Yang on comics, education and AAPI issues

Gene Luen Yang began making comics and graphic novels in the fifth grade. In 2006, his book American Born Chinese was published and became the first graphic novel to be nominated for a National Book Award and the first to win the American Library Association’s Printz Award. It also won an Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album-New.

233. Dr. Mark Cheng on Asian American culture

Dr. Mark Cheng is back on the podcast discussing the uniqueness of Asian American culture. He shares stories from his childhood and what it was like being an Asian American while working in Asia. We are both frustrated with the of rise anti-Asian hate crimes and focus on actions we can take. I urge everyone to listen and learn as we dissect various self-defense philosophies and tactics.

197. Dan John on education and The Sword in the Stone!

Dan John and I are back discussing the philosophies of The Sword in the Stone and how these philosophies apply to our daily lives.