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Lowell Listening Session Recap

Primary Issue Areas Lack of community and access to resources Price of living: housing, education, transportation Discrimination Policy and Legislative Actions Needed Identify and have a focal person for new immigrants to approach for assistance  Funding for AANAPISIs from the state and federal level Data disaggregation Asian American Studies Mental Health support Increased access to […]

Western Mass Listening Session Recap

Main Takeaways Many people feel that they do not know what resources exist for AAPI communities and organizations in Western Massachusetts, including who to contact to learn more about what resources are available Importance of representation in schools and curriculums: strong desire for mandated AAPI ethnic studies courses/curriculum throughout the Commonwealth How do we get […]

Western Massachusetts Listening Session October 22nd, 2022

Join us for our Western Massachusetts Listening Session in Springfield on October 22nd, 2022 at 10am-1pm! Location: The Learning Lounge at UMass Amherst Center at Springfield (Room 010) Address: 1500 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01115 Parking: Parking is available via the parking garage located in the same building, and street parking is free on the […]