We are excited to share the news that PBS Wisconsin and our project partners, the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition and the We Are Many-United Against Hate Network, have received a #BuildingBridgesProgram grant today from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation! Learn more about our exciting project to use storytelling and community conversation as catalysts for learning, empathy and building bridges of understanding across diverse populations, and 21 other arts and media efforts working with Muslims in the United States to strengthen cross-community understanding. Read more on the grant>
Illinois House Passes Bill Mandating Asian-American History Lessons in Schools
The Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would mandate Asian-American history lessons in schools. Read more at The Hill>
Biden Meets With Asian Pacific American Caucus Amid Rise in Hate Crimes
President Joe Biden met with members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus on today at the White House as the group pushes for more Asian American representation in his administration and for legislation aimed at combating anti-Asian American hate crimes. Please read more at NBC news>