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AAPIs in 2020: Pacific Islanders in the Age of Coronavirus
In recognition of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the Humanities Center is co-sponsoring a series of conversations entitled “Asian American and Pacific Islanders in 2020” to explore disparities and racism affecting the AAPI communities in Los Angeles and Orange County.
The third event, entitled “Pacific Islanders in the Age of Coronavirus," will take place on May 20, 6-7 p.m., live-streamed on this site with the video posted afterwards.
Did you know? There is a disproportionate rate of COVID-19 cases in the PI communities in Orange County and Los Angeles. Learn how to address the specific needs of PI communities in social services.
Moderator: 'Alisi Tulua, Orange County Asian Pacific Islander Community Alliance
Speakers:
- Sina Ulpi, Empowering Pacific Islander Communities
- Pele Ili, Vlogger
- Kelani Silk, Marshallese Youth of Orange County
- Eni Maake, Hella Vela Podcast
- ‘Asena Filiha, Motivating Action Leadership Opportunity
Additional events in the series:
May 8 (video available): History in the Making in a Time of Pandemic
May 13 (video available): Accessing Social Services, Creating Change & Making Impact
May 27, 6-7 p.m.: Mobilizing Our Communities, Stronger Together
Co-sponsored with OCAPICA, OC AAPI Meet & Eat Coalition, South Asian Network, UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Health Initiative, and U.S. Census 2020
4000 Humanities Gateway
Irvine, CA 92697
Humanities Center May 20 2020 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM live streamed