Newton South High School FORJ Presents Asian American And Pacific Islander Solidarity Night On April 14

Press release from the Newton South High School PTSO:

April 11, 2021

FORJ Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Solidarity Night

Wednesday, April 14th, 2021

7-8:30 pm, with open discussion until 9 pm

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Come join parents, students, teachers, and community members to support our Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community through an evening of learning and connection!

Sponsored by FORJ NSHS (Families Organizing for Racial Justice @ Newton South)

You will learn about:

– the historical and systemic roots of violence and discrimination against AAPI communities

– how AAPI communities are suffering in terms of mental health and how to help

– ways to support our young people, family members, and friends during this difficult time

Special Guest Facilitators: Michele Leong and Charlene Beh from NNHS

We will offer breakout rooms for participants to connect with each other in small groups.

RSVP HERE

This press release was produced by the Newtown South High School Parent Teacher Student Organization. The views expressed here are the author’s own.