In the final show of its ninth season, CUNY TV's Asian American Life takes a look back at some of the unsung heroes highlighted this past year who inspire others to lead and create change.
EPISODE DETAILS:
It’s been a busy year with Asian Americans making headline news. We look back at some of the unsung heroes who inspire us to change the world; Our in-depth reports include how Asian Americans are protecting their communities against anti-Asian hate crimes; As violent attacks continue to rise, we speak to one of the victims family who’s fighting back with AAP(I Belong); Special tribute on the 20th Anniversary of September 11th and the heroic officer who saved others; MSNBC/NBC News anchor Richard Lui shares his personal memoir of caregiving for his father; An exclusive interview with NFL New England’s Patriots football player Eugene Chung.
GUESTS:
Karlin Chan - Founder, Chinatown Block Watch
Eugene Chung - Former NFL Football Player, New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles
Elizabeth "Liz" Kari - Founder, AAP(I belong)
David Lim - Former Police Lieutenant, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Richard Lui - Author, “Enough About Me” News Journalist and Anchor, MSNBC / NBC News
RECORDING DATE:
07/18/2022
FIRST AIR DATE:
08/02/2022
ABOUT ASIAN AMERICAN LIFE (AAL):
Ernabel Demillo is the host of Asian American Life, a monthly half hour series about the fastest-growing immigrant group in the country, focusing on Asian Americans in the tri-state area from over 40 countries who speak more than 150 different languages and dialects. Every month, an Asian enclave and neighborhood within the tristate area is featured. Cutting edge issues like racial profiling and stereotyping are examined and explored. Successful Asian Americans who are forging new identities in business, politics and the arts are also be profiled. Asian American Life is reaching new frontiers in the quest for understanding and acknowledgment among tri-state Asian Americans.
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