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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 American Courage Awards Emcee
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Michelle Li
Co-Founder of The Very Asian Foundation, Veteran Journalist
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Michelle Li is an award-winning, veteran journalist who co-launched the Very Asian Foundation in January 2022 alongside friend and fellow journalist Gia Vang. Her response to a racist voicemail led to global unity and caught the attention of The Ellen Show, which contributed $15,000 to kickstart a non-profit dedicated to promoting Asian culture through advocacy and celebration. The Very Asian Foundation raised substantial funds for AANHPI nonprofits, initiated The May Book Project for youth literature awareness, and established the Very Asian Creators microgrant program to support career transitions.
A Korean adoptee, Michelle has spent many years supporting adoptees through heritage camps, volunteer trips to Korea, and initiating a program to aid foster children in Missouri. Michelle's media appearances include CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC, and The Washington Post. She authored a children's book titled "A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food" in collaboration with Gloo Books. Currently, Michelle and her family reside in St. Louis.
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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
Judy Lam and Maynard Nexsen
State Farm
T-Mobile
DEFENDER
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
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
Nichols Liu LLP
*Sponsors as of publishing date: September 15, 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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