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Another Example of Yellow Privilege?

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In his upcoming book, "Beyond the Bamboo Curtain" Michael Lee explains why Asians in the U.S. enjoy more privileges than other minorities.

Key Points: 
  • In fact, in early 2023, DeSantis rejected a new AP African American history class, claiming it "lacks educational value."
  • Dr. Lee explains how Asians in America have been granted something called "Yellow Privilege" which is almost as good as "White Privilege", but not quite.
  • In Michael's book, he explains many of the facts surrounding Yellow Privilege including:
    The public relations campaign that created Yellow Privilege.
  • How Yellow Privilege is used to take the spotlight off inequalities that Blacks and other groups in America have suffered.

ChenMed Celebrates Contributions of Employees and Patients of Asian American and Pacific Islander Descent

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

MIAMI, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The month of May has special meaning to ChenMed, one of the nation's leading primary care providers that continues to transform health care for underserved seniors nationwide. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and ChenMed's culture team celebrates the company's award-winning diversity, equity and inclusion efforts with an exciting toolkit, spotlighting content and community initiatives for team members and patients, as well as other AAPI activities and engagement opportunities throughout the month.

Key Points: 
  • They found their calling after being frustrated firsthand by expensive, uncoordinated and ineffective medical care and created ChenMed, a physician-led company that serves the underserved.
  • "ChenMed truly creates welcoming environments and experiences for everyone who works in and out of our senior medical centers."
  • ChenMed recognizes and maintains its workforce and culture growth by building relationships and engaging with patients by sharing historical milestones from Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures.
  • The Biden-Harris Administration recently released its first-ever National Strategy to Advance Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities .

New AAAIM Study: AAPIs See 50% Career Attrition From Entry Level to Senior Level Positions in Asset Management

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

AAPIs face barriers to progression in the upper echelons of asset management, where the non-diverse population prevails.

Key Points: 
  • AAPIs face barriers to progression in the upper echelons of asset management, where the non-diverse population prevails.
  • Key findings included:
    Mutual funds firms show the highest level of overall AAPI attrition between entry-level and senior-level positions.
  • While nearly a fifth of junior positions are held by AAPIs, less than 8% of senior executives are AAPIs—an attrition rate of over 55%.
  • The study also looked specifically at asset management career attrition for AAPI women, finding that:
    Spotlighting AAPI women, the data shows evidence of intersectional challenges.

This Week in People & Culture News: 10 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, May 5, 2023

NEW YORK, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering different cultural groups stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

Key Points: 
  • For the fourth year in a row, SKITTLES Pride packs will "give up its rainbow" to support the LGBTQ+ Community and GLAAD's changemaking work.
  • In fact, Black patients are three times more likely than their white counterparts to die from a pregnancy-related complication, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • The results from the study inform TAAF's own programming including supporting initiatives that counter bias and build belonging among AAPIs.
  • Between the individuals, there will be similarities, but for some, staying mentally healthy and balanced plays a significant role in their personal journey of vision loss.

The Asian American Foundation Announces First Year Success of its $1.1 Billion AAPI Giving Challenge and Commits $65M Over Five Years Through Launch of new Portfolio Strategy

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On its two-year anniversary, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) announced today the first year success of the $1.1 billion Giving Challenge and unveiled its Portfolio Strategy, committing $65 million in direct funding over five years to bring transformational impact to the lives of AAPIs and their communities. TAAF will invite our network of partners to co-invest in this Portfolio Strategy to significantly multiply the funding and catalyze the impact. With the TAAF Board covering all of TAAF's operating costs, 100% of all funds raised via this new strategy will go directly to programming and initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • TAAF will invite our network of partners to co-invest in this Portfolio Strategy to significantly multiply the funding and catalyze the impact.
  • In addition, TAAF will continue to execute its own unique initiatives and events to meet the evolving needs of the community.
  • That's why TAAF's Portfolio Strategy focuses on four core initiatives: Anti-Hate, Education, Narrative Change, and Resources & Representation," said Norman Chen, CEO of TAAF.
  • Beginning this year, TAAF will support greater AAPI representation on corporate boards and also additional resources for AAPI small businesses.

Annual Survey Reveals 1 in 2 Asian Americans Feel Unsafe; Nearly 80% Do Not Fully Feel They Belong and Are Accepted in the U.S.

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) today announced the findings of the third annual STAATUS Index—"Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S."—the leading study examining attitudes and stereotypes towards Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) in the U.S. The inaugural 2021 STAATUS Index was one of the first national studies on this topic in 20 years.

Key Points: 
  • This year's survey reveals that 1 in 2 Asian Americans feel unsafe in the U.S. and nearly 80% of Asian Americans do not completely feel they belong and are accepted.
  • Discrimination and lack of leadership representation contribute most to Asian Americans' lack of belonging in the U.S. Additionally, the survey revealed that young and female Asian Americans are least likely to feel they completely belong and are accepted.
  • 1 in 2 Asian Americans feel unsafe in the U.S.; nearly 80% of Asian Americans do not fully feel they belong and are accepted.
  • Discrimination and lack of leadership representation contribute most to Asian Americans' low levels of belonging in the U.S., felt most acutely by young and female Asian Americans.

The Kroger Co. Foundation Racial Equity Fund Announces $1 Million Grant to The Asian American Foundation

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Friday, May 27, 2022

CINCINNATI, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Foundation's Racial Equity Fund (the fund) announced today a $1 million grant to The Asian American Foundation (TAAF). As a convener, incubator and funder committed to accelerating opportunity and prosperity for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, TAAF's undertaking strongly aligns with the goals set forth in Kroger's Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Foundation's Racial Equity Fund (the fund) announced today a $1 million grant to The Asian American Foundation (TAAF).
  • Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Asian ARG was established by Kroger Asian associates with a to mission to recruit and retain Asian talent by providing belonging.
  • In 2022, the company contributed an additional $5 million to the Fund to further advance race equity in America.
  • The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) is a convener, incubator, and funder committed to accelerating opportunity and prosperity for AAPI communities.

P&G Honors Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month -- Through Action

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

CINCINNATI, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we take the opportunity to celebrate and recognize the contributions and influence of the AAPI community-- one of the fastest growing and most diverse groups in the US.

Key Points: 
  • But bias, indifference, and even unintentional mistakes can lead to mispronunciation, misidentification and create barriers within communities.
  • While completely unintentional, the simple action of having her name mispronounced causes Yeong Joo to feel alienated and dismissed.
  • At P&G, we believe that progress starts by seeing the world with a broader perspective and that's why this film was deliberately led by Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) cast and crew members.
  • We are not limiting our actions or commitment to AAPI Heritage Month.

New Issue Brief Highlights Urgent Need for AAPI Communities to Actively Participate in Police Reform

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

The report, "Beyond the Hashtags and Slogans: The Role of AAPIs in Police Reform ," explores the responsibility AAPI communities have to participate in meaningful police reform.

Key Points: 
  • The report, "Beyond the Hashtags and Slogans: The Role of AAPIs in Police Reform ," explores the responsibility AAPI communities have to participate in meaningful police reform.
  • Je Yon Jung , a civil rights attorney with an extensive background in police misconduct cases, authored the brief.
  • Grounded in data, facts, and stories, Jung examines police shooting fatalities, demystifies the "defund the police" movement, and provides examples of how AAPIs are not immune to police violence.
  • She concludes with an invitation to AAPI communities to join police reform efforts: "It is imperative that AAPIs actively participate in fundamentally changing our society's approach to policing and safety.

Annual Survey Reveals Overall Perceptions of Asian Americans are Worsening in the U.S. as Most Americans Fail to Understand Asian American Experiences

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Asian Americans to Unite for Change (LAAUNCH) and The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) today announced the findings of the second annual "STAATUS" Index—Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S.—a comprehensive, annual assessment of American attitudes of Asian Americans. The survey reveals that nearly one third of Americans are unaware of anti-Asian violence despite a nearly 340 percent increase of attacks against Asian Americans in 2021 and one in five Americans believe Asian Americans are at least partly responsible for COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • LAAUNCH and TAAF plan to release the STAATUS Index survey annually to track changes in American perceptions regarding Asian Americans.
  • Asian Americans are among the least likely to feel like they belong and are accepted in the U.S., especially younger Asian Americans.
  • Asian Americans still go unseen despite Americans acknowledging their economic and cultural contributions to the U.S.
    Over 70% of respondents believe that Asian Americans have benefited the U.S.
  • The STAATUS IndexSocial Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S.is a comprehensive, annual assessment of attitudes and stereotypes towards Asian Americans.