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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 to create greater equity for all. This proposed event was originally planned to be virtual, however, with the return to “in-person” City Council and Commission, Board and Committee meetings in April, this event will be planned as an in-person event.
The Ad Hoc Subcommittee is comprised of committee members Samia Bano, Haifaa Moammar, and Anissa Di Vincente.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Asian American Storytelling Ad Hoc Subcommittee Report
MOTION
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;
3. Determine next steps;
4. Provide direction to staff if deemed appropriate.