New York, New York, April 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHAT: The rise in anti-Asian hate and violence is horrific and unacceptable. Each day another incident devastates America. President Biden issued a presidential memorandum in January condemning racism, xenophobia, and intolerance against the 21 million Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the United States. But the community needs action.
WHO: United in the same spirit and mission, leaders from ADL, Committee of 100, NAACP and the U.S. Senate will share concerns, experiences and how to move forward. How can we come together to create real change? Join the virtual town hall discussion.
- Moderator: Juju Chang, Co-Anchor, ABC News Nightline
- Jonathan A. Greenblatt, CEO and National Director, ADL
- Ambassador Gary Locke, Chairman-Elect, Committee of 100
- Derrick Johnson, President and CEO, NAACP
- The Honorable Alex Padilla, United States Senator, California
WHEN: Tuesday, April 13 at 8:30pm Eastern
WHERE: bit.ly/townhallwerisetogether
ABOUT:
Committee of 100 is a non-profit U.S. leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business, government, academia, healthcare, and the arts focused on public policy engagement, civic engagement, and philanthropy. For over 30 years, Committee of 100 has served as a preeminent organization committed to the dual missions of promoting the full participation of Chinese Americans in all aspects of American life and constructive relations between the United States and Greater China. Visit https://www.committee100.org.