This month “The Empowerment Zone” is celebrating Asian American Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI) by featuring Dr. Crystal Kwok and her documentary film “Blurring the Color Line: Chinese in the Segregated South.” Join the conversation as Ramona talks to Dr. Kwok about her film, which examines the complex historical relationship between the African American and Asian American communities. We are proud to announce that the film will premiere on the World Channel on PBS streaming platforms this month on May 25. Dr. Kwok’s documentary has already won multiple awards including the Mira Nair Rising Female Filmmaker Award at the Harlem International Film Festival and the Courage Award at the DisOrient Film Festival.
Dr. Kwok is a transnational award winning filmmaker who established her career in Hong Kong as an actress, writer, director, and talk show host. Originally from San Francisco, California, Dr. Kwok now lives in Hawaii.
Resources:
https://www.blurringthecolorline.com/
Highlights from our conversation:
How can African Americans and Latino/as influence media?
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How do institutions usher under-represented groups into health professions?
Trailer! Dr. Catherine Ortega: Pathway Programs, the key to increasing diversity
Part I: How identity shapes leadership
Trailer! Joel Alvarado: The evolution of a transformative leader
Do you need more rest?
Trailer! Saleemah Abdul-Ghafur: Challenging the myth that you must “earn your rest”
A Place at the Nayarit: How a Mexican Restaurant Nourished a Community
Trailer! Dr. Natalia Molina: Elevating the significance of urban anchors in building community
How cities create systems to support the growth of black-owned businesses
Trailer! Michael H. Ross: Look to Atlanta, the Mecca of Black Business Success
Ableism and its impact on inclusion among people with disabilities
trailer! Vincenzo Piscopo: A champion of inclusion and accessibility
The Impact of Communications on Culture
Trailer! Kamela Boyd: the impact of communications on culture
The 4 Pillars of Political Empowerment
Trailer! Dr. John Eaves: political engagement, more than just the vote
How is Renasant Bank embracing social responsiblity?
Trailer! Dr. Tracey Morant Adams: empowering women-owned businesses through Renasant Roots
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