Make Tomorrow Today: Challenges, Solutions, and the Path Forward

Schedule

Thu May 21 2026 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503 | Grand Rapids, MI

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Make Tomorrow Today: Challenges, Solutions, and the Path Forward
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Main Library – 111 Library St NE
Join us for a meaningful conversation on the social and cultural challenges facing AAPI communities. Panelists include Dr. Kin M. Ma, Associate Professor at Grand Valley State University (GVSU); Anna Miller, Assistant Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs at GVSU; Eric Van, Program Director at the Grand Rapids Asian Pacific Foundation; and Chien-An Yuan, artist and community advocate.

Panelists will explore issues that affect daily life, discuss practical solutions, and share ways to raise awareness and support. Together, we’ll consider how to take thoughtful action now to build a more inclusive and just world for generations to come. For teens and adults.
Special thanks to the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation and the Wege Foundation.

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El jueves, 21 de mayo de 2026, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Biblioteca Principal – 111 Library St NE

Únase a nosotros en una conversación significativa sobre los desafíos sociales y culturales que enfrentan las comunidades AAPI. Los panelistas incluyen a la Dra. Kin M. Ma, Profesora Asociada en Grand Valley State University; Anna Miller, Subdirectora de la Oficina de Asuntos Multiculturales en GVSU; Eric Van, Director de Programas en la Grand Rapids Asian Pacific Foundation; y Chien-An Yuan, artista y defensor comunitario.
Los panelistas explorarán temas que afectan la vida diaria, discutirán soluciones prácticas y compartirán formas de crear conciencia y apoyo. Juntos, consideraremos cómo tomar acciones reflexivas ahora para construir un mundo más inclusivo y justo para las generaciones futuras. Para adolescentes y adultos.
Agradecimiento especial a la Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation y a la Wege Foundation.
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