Bing Goei, Grand Rapids' first Asian-American City Commissioner, quoted an old Chinese proverb to say "the journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step." Friday's event was that single step.
To help connect young Asians with business and community leaders, the West Michigan Asian American Association held its first Asian International Leadership Summit on Friday.
Women of Color Give put $56K back into the community at their third annual event. The group aims to be a more in-touch form of philanthropy, filling a need within a need.