Enhancing cultural ties between Asians and Asian Americans and residents of the West Central Illinois region through the accurate sharing of information: Learning about Asia from Asians!
Education
Provide West Central Illinois residents with accurate and comprehensive information about the background, histories, and contributions of Asians and Asian Americans over their 500 years of presence in the United States.
Understanding, Respect, Empathy
Dismantle misguided and harmful historical and contemporary stereotypical assumptions about Asians in order to mitigate and eventually halt the resurgence of ongoing assaults on Asians and Asian communities.
Unity
Foster understanding, respect, and empathy for each other’s culture, enhance community unity, and build cultural bridges based on accurate information.