Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is drawing to a close, so I wanted to share my gratitude with all of you.
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I began this AANHPI Heritage Month fresh off my time in London, where I performed in Allegiance, a musical inspired by my own childhood experiences. And as we close out the month, I wanted to do a little something special.
For every new paid subscription we get from this post, we will donate a portion of proceeds to Stop AAPI Hate, a charity that is combating the increased threats against our Asian American friends and family.
Thank you once again for being an integral part of this incredible Substack community. Together, we have the power to create positive change.
Wishing you the very best this AANHPI Heritage Month!
Warm regards,
George Takei
The Screaming . .
Sorry to sigh it so baldly . . like a bowl of tossed nerve agent, scalding
But The Party of The Donald . .is Putin's hand fondled . .
and The Hamburger Room at Uvalde ..
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