Our Mission
The Asian American Council,
Dayton, Ohio, works to promote full participation in democratic processes,
develop awareness and appreciation of the diversity of Asian American Cultures
and the roles of Asian Americans in American history, and further the goals of
member organizations, including such a goal of improving Asian American's well
being and quality of life through advocacy, education and access to quality
services.
Our Goals
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Support federal, state, and
local legislation that protects the civil rights of all U.S. residents.
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Develop and implement
strategies that promote the full participation in democratic processes:
A. Discourage the use of negative, harmful or
offensive stereotypes.
B. Promote conditions which reduce discriminatory
behaviors.
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Support the development of knowledge and leadership skills among youth to help prepare them in areas
such as conflict resolution, multicultural awareness and appreciation,
etc.
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Promote awareness and
appreciation of the diversity of Asian American cultures and the roles of
Asian Americans in
American history.
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Promote activities that support
our common interests (such as participating international festivals, joining
Dayton’s March on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, conducting or
sponsoring mathematics competitions or essay contests, etc.)
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