As Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month comes to a close, we are reminded that Asian/Pacific Americans, like other minoritized groups in the United States, are not a monolith. Race, class, gender and other characteristics make up our own unique intersectional identity.
It is so important that we acknowledge the intersectionality of our community as we engage in activism, anti-racist practices and other movements for social justice. This issue is dedicated to our Bruin community and those building cross-cultural and intersectional solidarity.
Participate
On June 26, Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA and Bruin Professionals present a live, interactive demonstration in "Let's Talk About It: Safety and Self-Defense," part of a series for the AAPI and greater Los Angeles community. All are welcome to attend.
Watch
Led by Renee Tajima-Peña and Jeff Chang, M.A. '95, the May 19 Project, a new social media campaign including videos and posts, promotes unity as well as cross-cultural and intersectional solidarity for the Asian American community.
Read
Doug Chiang, vice president and executive creative director at Lucasfilm, reflects on what being Asian American means to him and how UCLA's cultural diversity shaped his worldview in an interview on StarWars.com.
Understand
Understanding our own positionality is key in successful activist efforts. On June 10, learn from George Chacon '10 as he reflects on his activism and navigating his Latinx identity while serving on the board of directors of the UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association. Register for EmPower Hour.
We thank you for your support. Please feel free to reach out to us by email at diversity@alumni.ucla.edu.
