Kenway Wong, member of the Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association and the Asian American Chamber of Commerce, discussed the importance of visibility in the AANHPI community.
9th annual Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration
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ORLANDO, Fla. - On Friday, Orange County will hold its 9th annual Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration. Only this year, the event will be held virtually.
The one-hour Orange County special, organized by Orange County Asian Committee, will include Asian American cultural performances and a Distinguished Asian American Outstanding Community Service award. Winners of an Asian-themed art contest will also be announced.
Local Asian Americans say the event is especially important this year, as attacks against Asian American Pacific Islanders are on the rise nationwide.
FOX 35 s Valerie Boey will emcee the 9th annual Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration, along with Kenway Wong, an attorney at Akerman LLP and President-Elect of the Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association.