MEDIA ADVISORY: ASIAN AMERICAN ALLIANCE TO KICK OFF ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH AT STATEHOUSE

State of Indiana sent this bulletin at 04/30/2019 02:00 PM EDT

 

For Immediate Release
tuesday, April 30, 2019
Media Contacts:
Rupal Thanawala
317-457-0200
Lisa Welch
lwelch@icrc.in.gov
317-670-5484

ASIAN AMERICAN ALLIANCE TO KICK OFF ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH AT STATEHOUSE

INDIANAPOLIS – The Asian American Alliance, Inc., in partnership with the office of Governor Eric Holcomb, will host an event at the Indiana Statehouse to begin a month of celebration of the culture, traditions, and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States.

Indiana Economic Development Corporation President Elaine Bedel will lead an interactive discussion on the impact of Asia and Hoosier Asians’ contributions on economic growth in Indiana. Opening remarks will be delivered by Indiana Civil Rights Commission Executive Director Gregory L. Wilson.

 

When:                  Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 7:45am – 10am

Where:                 Indiana Statehouse Rotunda, 200 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Who:                    Asian American Alliance, Inc. – Rupal Thanawala
                            Indiana Economic Development Corporation – Elaine Bedel, President
                            Indiana Civil Rights Commission – Gregory L. Wilson, Executive Director

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About Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC)

The Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) enforces the civil rights laws of the State of Indiana. We investigate complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodation, credit and education. We also educate organizations, companies, landlords, associations, and individuals on their rights and responsibilities under Indiana civil rights laws and the mission to eradicate discrimination.