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American Courage Awards
Friday, October 6, 2023
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It is time to get ready for the 27th annual American Courage Awards! Join us as we celebrate incredible leaders within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community who have shown an extraordinary commitment to advancing civil and human rights.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC's annual signature event is scheduled to take place on Friday, October 6, at The National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
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Meet the 2023 Changemaker Award Recipient
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Tavae Samuelu
Director of Community Initiatives & Grantmaking, Asian Pacific Fund
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Rooted in fa’a Samoa, Tavae Samuelu is a storyteller and community organizer guided by her cultural heritage. Tavae is recognized for her contributions as the former Executive Director of Empowering Pacific Islander Communities (EPIC) and her unwavering commitment to championing the rights of Pacific Islander communities. She currently serves as the Director of Community Initiatives & Grantmaking at the Asian Pacific Fund.
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The Changemaker Award honors an individual, company, or organization who is a catalyst for change and whose leadership has inspired action that has led to change on a local or national level that benefits Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities.
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Meet the 2023 Bridge Builder Award Recipient
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Kaiser Permanente is a leading non-profit health care provider with a mission to offer high-quality, affordable health care services and enhance the well-being of its 12.7 million members in multiple states. Supported by a dedicated medical team and advanced technology, they prioritize the total health of their members and patients. The organization is deeply committed to promoting health equity, combating racism, and collaborating with trusted community organizations, as demonstrated through initiatives like the Stop Anti-Asian Hate and Violence campaign in collaboration with Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC.
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The Bridge Builder Award recognizes an individual or corporation that has developed an innovative approach to successful community empowerment and strives to overcome obstacles for the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community, as well as other minority communities.
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Meet the 2023 President's Award Recipient
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Sherrilyn Ifill
Vernon E. Jordan Distinguished Professor in Civil Rights, Howard Law School
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Sherrilyn Ifill is a prominent civil rights lawyer and scholar known for her leadership as President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) from 2013 to 2022. Sherrilyn is recognized for her impact on advancing civil rights and fighting for racial justice and equality. Throughout her career she has been a tireless champion of voting rights, economic justice, and has educated thousands of students.
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The President’s Award is a special honor given to individuals and organizations that have been longtime supporters of Advancing Justice | AAJC's mission to advance civil and human rights for Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all.
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2023 American Courage Awards Sponsors*
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DREAM BUILDER
Comcast
FedEx
Google
COMMUNITY CHAMPION
Airbnb
Bank of America
Charter Communications
Sands
Verizon
PROTECTOR
AT&T
State Farm
T-Mobile
DEFENDER
Scott and Linda Mar Weidman
Sephora
Sony Corporation of America
ADVOCATE
Jones Day
Marriott International, Inc.
National Association of Broadcasters
ACTIVIST
Law Offices of William C. Hou
*Sponsors as of publishing date: August 21, 2023
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Headquartered in Washington, D.C, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC works to advance the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all.
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