Ep. 9 Strengthening our AAPI Communities with Jeff Le

Imagine getting spit on and told to go back to where you came from. This was a reality for Jeff Le, a political partner at the Truman National Security Project. At the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Jeff was traveling to San Francisco from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Headlines spotlighted a virus hailing from China. Jeff is a Vietnamese American. This example of disenfranchisement, fear, and hostility has pervaded many AAPI communities in recent months. However, this kind of behavior is not new. In this episode, Jeff opens up about his personal experiences with racism from the time his parents arrived in America from Vietnam and through his nearly 2 decades in the political sphere doing global work, much of which aims to bring greater equality to underserved populations. The time for a massive generational shift in AAPI communities across the globe is now – it’s time to share our stories, elevate our voices, consistently show up to support AAPI businesses and causes, be conscious contributors, and act as compassionate allies. Together, we are powerful and our collective voices matter. This episode will touch you and you will walk away with an expanded perspective of how you can be a part of the solution to build bridges and not walls in a world that is dire need of strengthened hope and healing.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffreyDLe
A few key articles:
Jeff Le Is Changing The World – One Attitude At A Time (forbes.com)
Jeff Le: I thought I had the secret to success in American society, 'but I was wrong' – BBC News
I Thought I Knew How to Succeed as an Asian in U.S. Politics. Boy, Was I Wrong. – POLITICO
JEFF LE: Immigrants' efforts make us safer, bolster economy | Opinion | albanyherald.com

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