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File #: 22-856    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Minute Order Status: Action Item
File created: 3/15/2022 In control: EQUITY & HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
On agenda: 3/22/2022 Final action:
Title: (1) Discussion of the Report from the Asian American Storytelling Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the Event Program; (2) Consider Approval of the Report's Recommendations and Determine Next Steps; and (3) Provide Direction to Staff if Deemed Appropriate
Attachments: 1. Asian American Storytelling Ad Hoc Subcommittee Report .pdf
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(1) Discussion of the Report from the Asian American Storytelling Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the Event Program; (2) Consider Approval of the Report's Recommendations and Determine Next Steps; and (3) Provide Direction to Staff if Deemed Appropriate

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Meeting Date: March 22, 2022

Contact Person/Dept: Steven V. Pham / Administrative Services

Phone Number: (310) 253-5640

Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]

Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
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Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas- City Council (03/18/2022); (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas- Equity & Human Relations Advisory Committee (03/18/2022); (E-Mail) All City Staff (03/18/2022)

Department Approval: Onyx Jones, Assistant City Manager (03/18/2022)
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RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (1) discuss the report from the Asian American Storytelling Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the event program; (2) consider approval of the report's recommendations and determine next steps; and (3) provide direction to staff if deemed appropriate.


BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION

During the February 18, 2022 regular meeting, the Asian American Storytelling Ad Hoc Subcommittee achieved consensus to place this item on the March regular meeting agenda.

The Asian American Storytelling Ad Hoc Subcommittee would like to recognize Asian American Awareness month in April and recognize the appreciation of Asian Americans through storytelling. The Asian American Storytelling Ad Hoc Subcommittee coordinated a diverse panel of storytellers who will share stories exploring both the challenges and blessings of being Asian American.

The Ad Hoc Subcommittee is planning a facilitated discussion following the Storytelling among the audience and the Storytellers to explore current and historic roots of Anti-Asian Sentiment ...

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