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We Rise Together: Stopping Anti-Asian Racism
May 13, 2021 at 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
| Location: | Online |
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Asian diaspora have been subjected to increasing blame, stigma, verbal and physical attacks. No matter its form, it is unacceptable. The “We Rise Together: Stopping Anti-Asian Racism” forum on May 13 will feature leaders in the Asian-Canadian community discussing the disturbing rise of anti-Asian racism in Canada and abroad over the past year. Please join us for this difficult but important dialogue.
Welcome and Introduction:
- Michael F. Charles, Assistant Vice-President and University Advisor, Equity and Inclusive Communities (EIC), Carleton University
A Conversation With:
- Moderator: Yanling Wang, Professor, Carleton University
- Daniel Quan-Watson, Deputy Minister at Government of Canada Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs
- Xiaobei Chen, Professor, Carleton University
- Yuen Pau Woo, Independent Senator, Senate of Canada
- Falice Chin, Executive Producer of News at CBC Ottawa