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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: MLCCC Hosts Special Seminar for Youth 庆祝亚太裔传统月 - 明朗反对种族歧视青少年讲座与论坛圆满成功

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AAPI Heritage Month MLCCC Speaker Series: Bryant Wong Speaks at MLCCC Debate Club on May 8: “Stand Up and Speak Up” - AAPI's Fight for Racial Equality in Philadelphia Mr. Bryant Wong  is a powerful speaker. He has vast personal experience from being in the police force, to being a victim of racism himself. He can relate to our young people regarding what racism is, and how to de-escalate or fight for a better community. Mr. Wong is currently an active advocate for the Asian American Community in Chinatown and greater Philadelphia, primarily working with Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC) and Philadelphia Suns ( https://www.phillysuns.org/ ), focusing on youth mentorship and community economic development plans. As a victim of racism himself, he often speaks at various educational institutions and engages in interfaith dialogues about racism toward Asian Americans and racial discrimination toward the entire AAPI community in America. Time/Date:  05/08/2022, 3...