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My Newest TED Talk: Give Racism a Chance

Appearances, Social Justice 12/2/14 Appearances, Social Justice 12/2/14

My Newest TED Talk: Give Racism a Chance

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How a Portland Event Being Cancelled Demonstrated White Privilege

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Give Racism a Chance

Appearances, Social Justice 11/25/14 Appearances, Social Justice 11/25/14

Give Racism a Chance

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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.