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Anh Vu Sawyer: Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts | Voices Magnified | A&E
In 1975, 18-year-old Anh Vu Sawyer left Vietnam during the Fall of Saigon. Now, as executive director of the Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts…
Honoring The Japanese American Heroes of WWII | Voices Magnified | A&E
As president and CEO of the Go For Broke National Education Center, Mitchell T. Maki works to honor and preserve the legacy of Japanese American…
Tessa Xuan: Strengthening the Ohio AAPI Community | Voices Magnified | A&E
Tessa Xuan is the Chair of OPAWL (Ohio Progressive Asian Women’s Leadership). Concerned with the rise in hate incidents targeting Asian Americans across Ohio, Tessa…
Twiggy Pucci Garçon: Artist & Activist for LGBTQ Youth | Voices Magnified | A&E
Twiggy Pucci Garcon (True Colors United) is dedicated to ending homelessness for LGBTQ youth, who are 120% more likely to experience it in the United…
Opal Lee: The Grandmother of Juneteenth | Voices Magnified | A&E
Opal Lee, “the Grandmother of Juneteenth,” is a 94-year-old activist who has spent decades working to make June 19th a national holiday celebrating of the…
Stacey Hengsterman: CEO of Special Olympics New York | Voices Magnified | A&E
President and CEO of Special Olympics New York, Stacey Hengsterman, discusses using the power of sports to start an inclusion revolution that will change the…
Ashton Mota: Author and Advocate for Transgender & Non-Binary People | Voices Magnified | A&E
Author and advocate Ashton Mota (he/him) talks about his mission to increase visibility for transgender and non-binary people through his book, “A Kids Book About…
Monica Ramirez: Founder & President of Justice for Migrant Women | Voices Magnified | A&E
Monica Ramirez discusses the “Healing Voices” project which focuses on supporting mental health among essential workers, especially in farmworker communities. Voices Magnified is an original…
Terry Grace Sears: Executive Director of Tuesday’s Children | Voices Magnified | A&E
Executive Director Terry Grace Sears talks about how Tuesday’s Children, formed in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, has grown to provide support and…
Christian Parker: Executive Director of Gay and Sober | Voices Magnified | A&E
Christian talks about Gay and Sober’s mission to create safe, fun and enriching experiences for the LGBTQ+ recovery community. Voices Magnified is an original short…
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