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The Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission's vision is to be an exemplary commission by adding public value to the State of Michigan and the APA community, by fully engaging APAs across the state
The Commission strives to market the state's career development services to Michigan Hispanics, encourage initiatives to reduce the high school dropout rates of Hispanic youth, and facilitate efforts to increase the enrollment of Hispanics in postsecondary education and training programs
The Michigan Immigrant and Refugee Council passionately embraces diversity, recognizing and celebrating the profound strength immigrants and refugees bring to the vibrant tapestry of Michigan. The council is unwavering in its dedication to cultivating a warm, inclusive environment that extends a heartfelt welcome to individuals from diverse backgrounds who have chosen Michigan as their new home.
The Michigan LGBTQ+ Commission, stands as a beacon of advocacy, inclusion and celebration for Michigan's diverse LGBTQ+ community. The commission's charge is to ensure equal representation, amplify voices and foster a state where everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, feels affirmed and valued.
The 15-member council will advise the department on issues relating to the Arab and Chaldean communities in Michigan and promote awareness of their culture and history
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April 19, 2021
The Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission (MAPAAC) condemns the unnecessary loss of life and violence that took place at the recent FedEx facility mass shooting in Indiana, where four of the eight victims were Sikh Asian Americans of Indian descent.
Although not a targeted hate crime, gun violence in this country is an epidemic that disproportionately negatively affects the most marginalized among us, or our black, brown, and immigrant communities. We also cannot ignore the long history of hate violence against Sikhs in this county. FBI hate crimes data shows Sikhs to be one of the most commonly targeted religious groups - behind Jews and Muslims - in modern America.
We call for safety for our communities and awareness of rising violence that often does target us because of who we are. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the families of the victims and our Sikh American community.
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