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2 <br /> unit in U.S. History. There are numerous contributions to the arts such as Charles Yu who won <br /> the most recent 2020 National Book Award for Interior Chinatown, cellist Yo Yo Ma, actress <br /> Sondra Oh, and comedian Awkwafina to name but a few. UNC is home to many accomplished <br /> scholars of Asian descent such as Professor Kihyun "Kelly" Ryoo in the School of Education and <br /> Hedi Kim, Director of the UNC Asian American Center, and Associate Professor in the Department <br /> of English and Comparative Literature. <br /> It is important for the Orange County Board of Commissioners to recognize Asian American and <br /> Pacific Islander Heritage Month to emphasize the contributions of this community to Orange <br /> County's diversity. <br /> To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Human Relations <br /> Commission will host the following event: <br /> A Community Conversation <br /> Ally, Advocate, Activist, Accomplice: What's the Difference? <br /> Sunday, May 23, 2021 3:00 pm — 4:30 pm <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with the consideration of the <br /> proclamation. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to <br /> this item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND <br /> INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; <br /> religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic <br /> background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential, or economic status. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impact associated with this item. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the Proclamation <br /> and authorize the Chair to sign the Proclamation. <br />