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The philanthropic response to the rise in Asian hate

Candid

For example, in 2016, the sharp spike in anti-China rhetoric had me seriously wondering whether a concentration camp was in my future (given the U.S. In other words, “For every $100 awarded by foundations for work in the United States, only 20 cents explicitly supports AAPI communities.” history of interning Asian Americans ).

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Storymakers 2016 Winners

Tech Soup

We received more than 600 submissions from 35+ countries, including mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong for the first time. Audience Choice Award Winner — Rolling Ridge Riding. Rolling Ridge Riding from Rolling Ridge Riding is our Audience Choice Award winner. Please visit the site to view this video).

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Beijing 2008 Olympics Potential Catalyst for Human Rights

Have Fun - Do Good

According to their site: "The International Olympic Committee (IOC) awarded Beijing the 2008 Olympic Games in 2001, disregarding international criticism of China's human rights record. Both the IOC and the Chinese have argued that the Games will "improve human rights in China" and therefore Tibet.

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2014 NTC Report: The Wins, The Fails, The Ideas for 2015

NTEN

In the last month, NTEN staff have rested and recuperated (Jessica even traveled to China!), We took time as a group to remember the irreplaceable Bob Russell, we cheered for all of the other award winners , and we laughed and cried watching the finalists for the DoGooder Video Awards. and debriefed a whole lot of the NTC.

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5 Reasons This Will Be The Best #BBCON Ever

Connection Cafe

With his wife, Sheryl WuDunn, he has written several books including: A Path Appears, Half the Sky, Thunder from the East, and China Wakes. They were awarded a Pulitzer Prize in 1990 for their coverage of China and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Lifetime Achievement in 2009. Impact Awards. Friendly Savages.

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The Global Fund for Women: An Interview with Kavita Ramdas

Have Fun - Do Good

She has been the recipient of many awards, including Fast Company's 2007 Social Capitalist Award, and the League of Women Voters' Women Who Could Be President Award. Kavita Ramdas is the President and CEO of the nonprofit, the Global Fund for Women.

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