Join the Guardians for a night of educational and inclusive experiences celebrating all fans on Friday, May 31st.![]()
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Exclusive pre-game networking opportunity in partnership with MotivAsians for Cleveland in Heritage Plaza (Event ticket required; please contact 216.420.HITS for more information)![]()
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Ceremonial first pitch by local Asian-American community advocate Matthew Ahn ![]()
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National Anthem performed by Filipina sensation Jeserey Sanchez![]()
Special pre-game performance by the Kwan Lion Dance Team![]()
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Appearances by the Cleveland Asian Festival mascots![]()
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AAPI-themed photo opportunities throughout the concourse![]()
Guardians AAPI items handed out to fans![]()
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In-game content highlighting AAPI resources on the scoreboard![]()
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Fans can upgrade their experience and purchase a Special Ticket Package for the May 31 game to receive a limited-edition t-shirt featuring the “AAPI C” logo. A portion of the proceeds from each Special Ticket Package will benefit the Global Ambassadors Language Academy - GALA, the only Mandarin immersion school in Ohio. Please enter the offer code AAPI24 to purchase your Special Ticket Package.![]()
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Learn more at www.mlb.com/guardians/ballpark/events/aapi-heritage-month
Fitting for AAPI Heritage Month. Michelle Yeoh 楊紫瓊 was one of 19 who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the USA's highest civilian honor! After 4 decades+ in film, it seems like Michelle is just getting started, with her recent Best Actress Oscar award, and many phenomenal barrier breaking roles. #ladyboss #AAPIHeritageMonthPresident Joe Biden awarded 19 high-profile politicians, activists and others the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which is the country's highest civilian honor.![]()
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The list featured several recipients who have broken barriers in their fields, including actor Michelle Yeoh, the first person of Asian descent to win the best actress Oscar; Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to travel to space; and Jim Thorpe, the first Native American to win an Olympic gold medal. Record-breaking Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky, who has won seven Olympic gold medals, also made the list.
May is designated as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI) to recognize and celebrate the significant contributions made by the AANHPI community throughout the history of the United States. Last night, the City of Cleveland acknowledged the Zhang sisters (LingYun Rising Star and Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy) with a proclamation. A few community leaders, including chapter president, Lisa Wong, and the VP of Communications, Johnny K. Wu, were honored for their dedication and service. A special thank you was presented to Li Wah for sponsoring the food at the event. ![]()
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500 attendees witnessed the induction of the 2024 class into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame. Congratulations to our own VP of Communications Johnny Wu who was inducted along with five other exceptional recipients at Windows on the River. They were selected from a list of over 100 candidates this year based on their impact and their “valuable and lasting contribution to our multicultural city and region and to inspire a new generation of leaders.” Johnny was inducted by Margaret Wong, AsiaTown CLE community hero who was herself inducted into the Hall of Fame as part of the inaugural class in 2010. Johnny’s accomplishments include being an award-winning film producer and director through his company Media Design Imaging, co-founder and co-producer of the Cleveland Asian Festival (May 18-19!), former President and current VP of OCAGC, and advocate for Asiatown Cleveland. Celebrating with Wu were reps from event Sponsor Cleveland Asian Festival, OCAGC, One World Day, the film community, and many other friends. ![]()
The 2024 inductees representing the amazing ethnic diversity of NE Ohio are: Dona Brady (Albanian), Ambassador Edward Crawford (Irish), Veronica Dahlber (Mexico and broader Hispanic), Dr. Eugene Jordan (posthumous, African-American), Erika Puussaar (Estonia), and Johnny K Wu (Chinese and broader Asian). Thanks to Dan Hanson and Debbie Hanson, ClevelandPeople.Com, other Hall of Fame leaders, and MC Russ Mitchell from WKYC for a successful 13th Induction Event! #history #diversity #cleveland #international #thisiscle #clevelandpeople
Cleveland State University is hosting its 2nd annual CarniVike event, on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Open to both the CSU campus and the wider Cleveland community, this family-friendly event serves as a platform to raise awareness and foster inclusivity. The Division of Hospitality Services welcomes you to the event to connect with CSU faculty, staff, students, and the broader Cleveland community. The Cleveland Asian Festival will be there with its mascot, Wu Shu the Dragon. ![]()
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