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Apathy is not compatible with love

Countering Hate With Art

Appearances, Education, Social Justice 4/24/20 Appearances, Education, Social Justice 4/24/20

Countering Hate With Art

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The Art of Framing

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Losing the Line Between Art and Activism

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Losing the Line Between Art and Activism

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TED Talk playlist

Appearances, Business Development, Social Justice 8/7/15 Appearances, Business Development, Social Justice 8/7/15

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Simon Tam an author, musician, and self-proclaimed “troublemaker.” He is best known as the founder and bassist of The Slants, the world’s first and only all-Asian American dance rock band. He helped expand civil liberties for minorities by winning a unanimous, landmark case at the Supreme Court of the United States. He also leads The Slants Foundation, a nonprofit that works at the intersection of culture and civic engagement.

He has received many accolades for his activism, including: The Mark T. Banner award from the American Bar Association, the Hugh M Hefner First Amendment Award, Milestone Case of the Year from Managing IP Magazine, the Ovation Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Distinguished Alumni Award from Marylhurst University.