Asian American Rights Movement
By: Andre Tabas
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More Quotes“As an Asian American, I have had the opportunity to be a voice of our community, which I am proud of. For the vast majority of our more than 400 year history in America, Asian Americans played a minor role in the civic development of our great nation. In significant part, this was attributable to discrimination and perceptions of discrimination. The Pan Asian American organization that I founded, the National Asian American Coalition, is a vital part of a new and greater America. We raise our voices in the halls of Congress and among all the federal and state regulators on behalf of low income minorities, immigrants and our nation’s 18.5 million Asian Americans.” – Faith Bautista, President & CEO, National Asian American Coalition, San Bruno, CA.
"As a bilingual & bicultural Asian American, I have the privilege of understanding the east & the west, and have a wider scope to life. Never forget your roots but be open mind to the new.” – Vicky Wong, President & CEO, DAE Advertising, San Francisco “Being Asian American means wearing many layers of identity. At first glance, a man of Asian ancestry. At first spoken word, an American. At deeper reflection, a person of color in America. At the core, a person who seeks peace and social justice.” – Eddie Wong, Executive Director, Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation, San Francisco |
Quotes"I want to be a representative and be a role model for the Asian American community." - Jeremy Lin
“I’m proud of my Asian American heritage and being able to blend the two cultures together and to learn from each is fulfilling. I feel the values and traits of my Japanese ancestors have been instilled in me through my parents and grandparents, and I know their sacrifices paved the way for me to live the American dream.” – Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic Gold Medalist, Alamo, CA “Being Asian American means practicing blending values of the greater good and independence. It means practicing civic responsibilities such as voting and serving on juries. It means embodying respect, reciprocity and integrity to create a compassionate, educated and responsible society. It means appreciating life on multicultural levels.” – Leslie Moe-Kaiser, PhD, State Farm Public Affairs, Bloomington, IL Notable Present-Day Famous Asian AmericansMichelle Wie, Golfer, Athlete (1989-Present)
Tammy Duckworth, US Representative, General (1968-Present) Ken Jeong, Actor, Comedian (1969-Present) Bruno Mars, Songwriter, Singer (1985-Present) Michelle Kwan, Ice Skater, Athlete (1980-Present) |