“Leadership for Inclusion & Diversity” award
On 4/20, the CAWM is honored to be among the honorees receiving the Leadership for Diversity and Inclusion award at the Massachusetts AAPI Commission's 16th Annual Unity Dinner. Coordinated in colors of black of red, the CAWM’s team of 10 representatives attended the dinner and accepted the award on behalf of all of our Chinese American volunteers and community members who have shown unwavering support for us. We were so incredibly proud of our CAWM volunteers who donate their time and talents to organizing cultural events, bringing cultural experiences to life and fostering understanding through educational events. This award is truly for every member of our vibrant Western Massachusetts Chinese American community.
The dinner was a powerful celebration of the AAPI community's achievements. We were particularly inspired by the achievements of young AAPI community members, such as Pralhad KC and Dr. Yi Zheng. The event also shone a spotlight on Sea Kay Leung, a former student at our local Amherst Regional High School, who bravely spoke out against discrimination against Asian Americans. Her recognition is a true inspiration for the younger members of our community.
The CAWM is grateful for the strong female leadership in attendance, including Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, and Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, as well as State Representative Tackey Chan. Their presence underscored the importance of diversity and inclusion in government and greatly encouraged us with their support.
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4/20周六，麻西华协10位志愿者姐妹们参加了AAPI一年一度的团结晚宴，领取‘多样包容领导力’奖🏆。
为了突出协会，大家专门协调服装颜色，与我们的会标颜色搭配。❤️🖤红黑组合在美丽的UMass Boston 校园海边尤显亮丽，弥补了阴沉天色。
👣麻西华协从两年前的危机走到今天，正式成为一个获奖机构，和多家商家机构携手🤝，独立或合作推出各种文化活动，向大众免费开放，丰富当地家庭的文化生活，回馈整个麻西，推动团结互利。在此过程中吸引了众多志愿者参与社区互动，在有机获得媒体各界关注的同时，促进了我们华人社区的正面形象，让当地社区意识到了我们华人社群带来的积极影响📰。
没有大家的参与，我们达不到今天的成绩，这一奖项属于我们麻西华人社区的所有人💐！让我们一起更加努力，在弘扬我们文化和美德的过程中，以言传身教增强我们华二代的身份认同感和对自己文化传承的自豪感😎。为了我们自己和孩子们，让我们把我们的麻西家园建造得更温暖、和谐，充满乐趣和团结❤️🔥。