
2020 National Civic Leadership Forum Videos
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We Are Compassionate:
COVID - 19 Session 1: UCA's Efforts, Food of Love Program
At this year NCLF, UCA is honored to present and share with the Asian American community its Food of Love program during the Pandemic and would like to discuss what impact this program has for the Chinese American community and beyond.
We Are Compassionate:
COVID-19 Session 2: The Impact of Healthcare
As a nation, we have come together to address the COVID-19 pandemic in many different ways. What we have seen thus far from healthcare organizations and healthcare providers is the true meaning of the word endurance. Doctors, nurses, and the teams working on the front lines have gone through extraordinary measures to save lives and protect their communities through these challenging times.
We Are Compassionate:
COVID-19 Session 3: Moving from Reaction to Action
Asian Americans have reported 2,600 discriminatory acts to #StopAAPIHate since the outbreak of covid-19. The speakers on the panel have been on the frontlines in organizing community forums, leading public awareness campaigns and promoting a better understanding of Asian Americans and our community.
We Are Compassionate:
2020 NCLF- COVID-19 Session 4: Challenges for US Small Businesses
Panelists will discuss the unique nature of how the COVID-19 crisis poses a new set of challenges for US small businesses as they find their way toward recovery. Many faces muted demand, new customer expectations, and operational challenges because of health and safety restrictions. All COVID-19 Sessions panelists will deliver their foundation's work on how Asian Americans contribute during these days.
We Are Compassionate:
COVID-19 Session 5: Service for Others - Asian American Inspiring and Challenging Stories During COVID-19
As the world was embroiled in the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across the U.S. took immediate actions in relief efforts to help others in the community, including healthcare workers, first responders, senior centers, homeless shelters and underserved communities.
We Are Diverse:
A discussion on Indonesian Americans and their impact on the Great American tapestry
As a burgeoning immigrant community in the United States, Indonesian Americans are not as well known here like their more established immigrant counterparts who have settled in here for decades – even centuries!
We Are Diverse:
AAPI LGBTQ
The experience of LGBTQ youth is often a difficult and quiet struggle. Even more so when you add in the intersection of being a member of the AAPI community. This panel discusses their personal experiences and expertise to help bring understanding and how to be strong allies.

We Are Diverse:
Celebrating the Release of Asian Americans Docuseries with Chinese Subtitles
The release of Asian Americans docuseries in the month of APIA heritage month (May) was a landmark event of 2020 for AAPI community.Over 30 highly skill language professionals volunteered time to participate in this effort.
We Are Diverse:
Listening Across the Racial Divide
Community leaders from five ethnic-minority organizations will interview people from outside their ethnic group who are victims of racial discrimination and violence. This exercise is designed to explore cross-cultural empathy as well as to gain insights from victims on what they would like to see in a more perfect world.
We Are Diverse:
Learnings from Minneapolis: Building Black and AAPI Solidarity in the Wake of George Floyd and a Global Uprising
In the wake of the killing of George Floyd and a global uprising in support of Black lives, AAPI’s across the nation are asking themselves questions about what AAPI and Black solidarity looks like and what our role is as AAPI’s in the movement for building a more just world.
We Are Diverse:
Roundtable with Chef Ranjan Dey Groundbreaker and Innovator Member event with Chef Ranjan Dey on Indian Cooking
Join AAUC at 2020 NCLF for a cooking conversation with Chef Ranjan Dey on Indian Cooking Techniques. Chef Dey will teach us how to make a delicious dish in your own kitchen and will incorporate his techniques through the art of Indian cooking.
We Are Diverse:
Fish Sauce and Other Remedies with Chef Katie Kwan
Felicia Chanco (Media Chair, 2020 NCLF) will be in conversation with Katie Kwan (Chef + Founder, Rice Paper Scissors) “around the table” where they invite attendees to join them in wrapping or rolling a dish. Based on the customs that brought families and communities together to have meaningful (and sometimes hard) conversations.
We Are Empowered:
Amplify Your Organization’s Voice Through Modern Marketing & Communications Best Practices
Lee Iacocca famously said, “You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can’t get them across, your ideas won’t get you anywhere.” This panel brings together experts from the field of communications to share best practices from the marcom industry to help non-profits communicate effectively, and with a unified message.
We Are Empowered:
Impact of Globalization Reconfiguration: Protect Our Business and Our Civil Rights
The escalating US China conflicts have caught Asians Americans in the middle. Emerging US sanctions and export controls are complicating practices in cross continental trade and scientific collaborations. Legislations and policies such as the American Innovation Act are proposed to regulate US scientific practices in an unprecedented way.
We Are Empowered:
Leading Unapologetically - How AAPI Leadership Leverage Their Cultural Strengths to Promote Change
Aligned with the National Civic Leadership Forum’s vision to forge unity among a diverse group of multicultural AAPI community members, to develop civic leadership, fight against racial bias, and work towards equality, Ron Rapatalo, Principal at Edgility Consulting, will be leading a career panel of AAPI professionals from around the country to share their educational and professional experiences.
We Are Empowered:
Silicon Valley AAPI Civic Leadership Summit: Mobilizing for 2020
This year, our AAPI Summit will address timely issues including fighting Anti-Asian hate, promoting AAPI & Black relations, educational access & affirmative action, and community mobilization for the November elections.
We Are Empowered:
Empower AAPI Community with Data
2020 election is a historical moment to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Our increasing demographic representation, collective economic impact, and professional/civic achievements present a powerful and timely opportunity for political engagement. Our vote matters.
We Are Empowered:
Political Engagement of South Asian Americans: 2020 and Beyond
In 2020 we have the highest number of South Asian Americans running for office. It is our civic duty to listen to what they bring to the table, listen to their ideas and if they are aligned with the goal of promoting Asian Americans interests, we join their cause.
We Are Empowered:
Voices from Both Sides - Policy Issues Impacting AAPI
National Civic Leadership Forum is thrilled to have the Trump/Pence and Biden/Harris representatives to talk about the following important APA issues:1. Social Justice, Race Relations, and the American Value, 2. Jobs and Economy, and 3. Education.
We Are the Future:
Running a Successful Summer Internship Program in the Middle of a Pandemic
Due the the pandemic, there are major challenges in conducting a successful summer internship program. The regular in-person meetings and in the office internship are mostly eliminated. How do we organize an effective virtual training program that will still produce results?
We Are the Future:
Cross Generational AAPI Women Leadership from Youth Development to Mentorship
A panel discussion from APIA Women Leaders On their pathway of leadership in their business & community;. Each panel speaker will share their journeys in overcoming their challenges, fulfilling their commitment and eventually in mentoring the younger generations of women leaders to succeed.