The Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO) held its first retreat in five years, hosting more than 60 attendees. Participants from a diverse contingent of Asian Pacific Islander communities -- Hmong, Nikkei, Filipino, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Samoan, Korean adoptees, Chinese, Thai, Lao, Persian, biracial folks, and many others -- came together to discuss issues of importance to Pan-Asian communities. Subcommittees were formed to develop strategies to organize a broad and cohesive Pan-Asian coalition to advocate for the needs of Asian Pacific Islander Americans. New board members were elected to serve three-, two-, and one-year terms.
Thanks and kudos to APANO leadership for organizing the event that brought together many groups to talk about issues of common interest and impact.
Thanks and kudos to APANO leadership for organizing the event that brought together many groups to talk about issues of common interest and impact.