The Asian and Pacific Islander Leadership Blog
Journey to “Finding Our Way”
Last year July, I was captivated by the first images emerging from Nasa’s James Webb Telescope, the world's most powerful space telescope. I don’t usually consider myself a “space” nerd. I always thought it was interesting yet I wasn’t excited by it. And then I saw the photos from the James Webb Telescope. Now I’m excited.
I know I can never fully understand the years of science and engineering innovation that went into developing the Webb telescope and what makes it work. However, I greatly appreciate the outcome - the amazing, beautiful, and colorful images of the deepest reaches of our universe that is tens of thousands of light years away from us
LEAP Statement on SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action
As an organization committed to a vision of diverse leaders driving change for the benefit of all communities, LEAP joins a myriad of organizations across multiple diverse communities to express disappointment in yesterday’s United States Supreme Court’s ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina.
Linda's Declaration for Women's History Month
21 years after Halle Berry became the first woman of color to win an Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Michelle Yeoh became the second woman of color and the first Asian American to win the same award at the Oscars Ceremony on Sunday, March 12, 2023. I
Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi - Honoring Hawaiian Language Month
What I didn’t see was the inclusion of Hawaiian Language Month or Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi among the list of Pepeluali (February) observances (not even among the list of diversity and inclusion celebration lists.)
LEAP Alumni Spotlights: Huy Doan
“LEAP helped… unlock my existing potential and raise my awareness of what I needed to do to become a successful leader. This gave me the confidence to begin my mission to change the game.”
8 Lives Cut Short - A Message from LEAP President and CEO, Linda Akutagawa
A Message from LEAP President & CEO, Linda Akutagawa: 8 lives cut short. Mourning the Unnecessary Loss of life in Atlanta.
8 lives cut short. Mourning the Unnecessary Loss of life in Atlanta.
Last night eight people were senselessly murdered over the space of a few hours at three different Asian businesses in the greater Atlanta region in another mass shooting perpetrated by a lone gunman. Six of the eight victims were Asian women.
Our hearts and deepest condolences go out to the families of the victims as we join them and Atlanta’s Asian American community in collective grief, sadness and anger for their loss.
Solidarity and Support for Black Lives
Last week, we joined the Coalition of Asian American Leaders, together with over 250+ Asian and Pacific Islander organizations across the U.S., in their call for unity and solidarity with the family of George Floyd and the Black community as they seek and demand justice. With the events of the last several days, the deep pain of the Black community can no longer be suppressed.