Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders:
A Philadelphia Story
Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders: A Philadelphia Story is a six-episode television talk show that explores the local history and unique experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in our region through conversation with some of Philadelphia’s most prominent leaders and community members.
Rob hosted and co-produced the series in partnership with PBS WHYY. It first aired in April 2022 and is available to stream on WHYY’s website.
https://whyy.org/programs/asian-americans-pacific-islanders-a-philadelphia-story/
Episode 3
Community Organizing & Activism
In Episode 4 of the series, Rob discusses organizing and activism with panelists John Chin, Dr. Mary Yee, and Nancy Nguyen, focusing on how Philadelphia Chinatown and the Vietnamese American community of South Philly have advocated for critical issues in their respective communities.
Stream the episode for free on WHYY’s website linked below: