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Anyone else remember the 2016 Oscars hosted by Chris Rock? While the award show received negative backlash for #OscarsSoWhite, not many recognized the racist jokes, made at the expense of Asians, that received roaring laughter.⁠ ⁠ Janet Yang, the President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, decided not to stand idly by. Recruiting and recognizing over 100 Asian Academy members, Yang stood in front of the Academy boardroom and demanded change through their vulnerability, honesty, and bravery. ⁠ ⁠ East West Bank has become an essential partner and sponsor Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, supporting projects of inclusion and diversity. East West Bank is, and has been, a quintessential player in authentic Asian American representation today.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ East West Bank released “The Bridge,” a documentary highlighting its contributions to the AAPI community. With interviews from Michelle Kwan, Janet Yang, and Michelle Yeoh, “The Bridge” is now streaming on Apple TV, Google Play,...

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