Asian Americans Documentary Pre-Screening

Join Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Chicago and WTTW for a special pre-screening of the new documentary series Asian Americans.

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About this Event

In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join Advancing Justice | Chicago and WTTW for an exclusive pre-screening of the upcoming PBS documentary series Asian Americans that tells our communities' stories of trials and triumph.

Immediately following the screening, our executive director Andy Kang will moderate a panel of community leaders and discuss the significance of Asian American history in the fight for racial equity.

Panelists:

• Niketa Brar, Chicago United for Equity
• Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, State Representative of Illinois District 17
• Patricia Nguyen, Northwestern University
• Kristina Tendilla, AFIRE Chicago

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How to Attend

Registered users will receive an email with a pre-screening link by May 8th. For assistance, please contact pheer@advancingjustice-chicago.org.

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About the Series

Asian Americans delivers a bold, fresh perspective on a history that matters today, more than ever. As America becomes more diverse—and more divided—while facing unimaginable challenges, how do we move forward together? Told through intimate and personal lives, the series will cast a new lens on U.S. history and the ongoing role that Asian Americans have played in shaping the nation’s story. The series airs May 11 & 12 at 8/7c on PBS.

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The virtual screening and discussion event are made possible in part by a partnership with Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Chicago, PBS, and with a grant from

WETA.MAJOR FUNDING FOR ASIAN AMERICANS IS PROVIDED BY CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (CPB), WALLACE H. COULTER FOUNDATION, PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE (PBS), FORD FOUNDATION, NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES, THE FREEMAN FOUNDATION, THE ARTHUR VINING DAVIS FOUNDATIONS, CARNEGIE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK, KAY FAMILY FOUNDATION, LONG FAMILY FOUNDATION, SPRING WANG AND CAL HUMANITIES.

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