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Presentation and Discussion of An Appreciation of Asian Americans Through Storytelling
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Meeting Date: May 24, 2022
Contact Person/Dept: Dana Anderson / Administrative Services
Phone Number: (310) 253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas- City Council (05/19/2022) (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - Equity & Human Relations Advisory Committee (05/19/2022); (E-Mail) All City Staff (05/19/2022)
Department Approval: Onyx Jones, Assistant City Manager (05/19/2022)
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (EHRAC) is presenting this special event to appreciate Asian Americans through Storytelling.
The event features four (4) Storytellers including Rolla Selbak, Aileen Poehls, Jomeline Balatayo, Ph.D., and the Honorable Thomas Small, former Mayor of the City of Culver City.
In honor of Asian American Awareness month, the panel of storytellers will share stories exploring both the challenges and blessings of being Asian American. There will be a section of the event designated for Asian American art with various art pieces and their meanings.
The agenda outline is as follows:
1. Welcome and introduction
2. Storytellers will share their stories
3. Storytellers will reflect on each of the stories that were shared
4. Q&A facilitated discussion with the audience
5. Final remarks and conclusion of special meeting
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
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