by Todd Vandersline / brooklynlocal.org

The Apna Brooklyn Community Center in Brooklyn, New York recently attended the NYS AAPI Summit. Sponsored by Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York and The Asian American Foundation, the event focused on the theme "Empowerment through Representation." The summit provided a platform for attendees to learn, celebrate, and connect. The gathering showcased the positive shift in AAPI representation over the years. The center is already looking forward to next year's summit, with hopes to further contribute and make the experience even more enriching and empowering. #AAPI #CommunityBuilding #EmpowermentThroughRepresentation #NYSAAPIsummit

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