ON-LINE Celebration APA Heritage Month - Chicago Community Kickoff

The whole world is being impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis. However, it doesn't change the tradition of our community celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

The Chicago Asian Network is proud to host and present the first ever ONLINE celebration of the Asian American Heritage Month on 01 May 2020 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. It's FREE to participate but you must register to attend. Online access information will be provided the day before the event.

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AGENDA

10:00 a.m. - Welcoming Remarks

10:15 a.m. - Keynote Speakers

Tina Wei Smith - Executive Director of The White House Initiative on Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders, Washington DC

Grace B. Hou - Secretary of Illinois Department of Human Services

10:30 a.m. - Greetings from Government Officials

10:45 a.m. - APA Heritage Month Celebration Programs Announcement - Non-profit Organization Only... For profit events not allowed.

11:00 a.m. - Asian Cultural performance

11:30 a.m. - Closing Remarks

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Our collaborating partners include OCA-Chicago, The Asian American Coalition of Chicago, Asian American Executive Network, and the Grey Journal. We welcome you to join the Kick-off of a month-long celebration of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the greater Chicago area.