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GEN Z
PROPOSAL
Writing CONTEST
Join our celebration of 2021 Calling for Allyship Gen Z Round Table & Winner recognition
October 16th, 2 - 3:45 pm EST
JOIN US!
For the closure of "2021 Calling For Allyship" and come to cheering for our select Gen Z panelists, proposal Contest winners, and all our amazing contestants, program Masterminds, allies, and supporters who dedicate to call for allyship.
We are also privileged to have the support from award winning corporate executives from Fortune 500, thought leaders and key influencers from a diverse areas across disciplinary in law enforcement, education, finance, business consulting and Entrepreneurship, etc.
Free and open to the public on zoom. An opportunity you don't want to miss!
October 16th, 2 - 3:45 pm EST
CALLING FOR ALLYSHIP
This is a novel program engaging the future leaders of America to help solving the rising problem our country is facing on division and hate and in the format of proposal writing contest. Other than all the amazing proposals we have received, this program also receive terrific art pieces from some Teen Artists in central Jersey to support the concept of "allyship". It is a program goes above and beyond the proposal writing contest. The major aspects of this program are planned and executed by our bright Gen Z Youth in our Committee.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
In the last few years, there has been a rise in hate crimes targeting marginalized communities. At the same time, there has also been an increase in activism, call-for-actions, and media exposure nationwide and worldwide. The truth of the matter is, racism exists, xenophobia exists, homophobia exists. There is hatred where there is little understanding, but with allyship, injustices and prejudice can be addressed for a better tomorrow.
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The central objective of our program, Gen Z Proposal Writing Contest Program, is to call for allyship and emphasize the importance of allyship in our communities. In our approach to call for allyship, we first became someone else's ally first, through sponsoring and attending a youth-led AAPI Heritage Month initiative called Celebrasian Cultural Festival on May 23 in Princeton, NJ. Jaclyn Lee, co-founder of iHub at D-I-C-E, was invited to speak in the Celebrasian Cultural Festival together with two bright talents. Our next step in calling for allyship was to initiate and host our own program: The Gen Z Proposal Writing Contest.
WHAT IS ALLYSHIP?
Allyship comes in various forms. Whether someone promotes the interests of their own marginalized groups or another, allyship helps create a more equitable future for everyone. By calling attention to anti-Asian hate, one can encourage more inter-racial understanding, unity, and cooperation. Empowerment and advocacy should not be isolated to members of a particular marginalized community and instead is an opportunity for greater understanding and awareness.
YOUTH PANEL - AUG 17
WHO WE ARE
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iHub at DICE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in NJ that advocates community inclusion and impact via innovative programs, which focus on the environmental, societal, and community impact by following the UN's SDG guideline. The current target areas includes: Youth Leadership and Gen Z, Woman Empowerment, Resilience, and Mental Health Education, Healthcare Resource Inequality.
Our Journey
05.08
Our organizing committee kicked off !
05.23
06.26
Invited by Asian American Law Enforcement Association to advocate “stop hate crimes” in Edison
06.26
First Informational Meeting
06.28
Contest Open for Submission
07.17
Allied with J.McLaughlin on “Sip and Shop”, and fundraised over one thousand dollars
08.15
Allied with the gourmet bakery Milk & Cookie in Princeton for Proposal workshop
08.15
Allied with Toastmaster Gavel USA club on "Calling for Allyship", and fundraised thru art exhibition
08.16
Several local/online newspapers featured our story (World Journal, GCTV, Global Chinese Times).
08.17
Co-create a Better Future Youth Panel
Submission Deadline
09.12
Celebration! 2021 Calling for Allyship Gen Z Round Table and Winner recognition
10.16
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OUR COMMITTEE CHAMPIONS!
Jaclyn Lee
Jaclyn Lee, GPHR, SHRM-SCP, MS, is a 2018 Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Honoree. As a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Advocate, Change Enablement Champion, and Business Strategist, Jaclyn has worked with the leading enterprises in the U.S. and Asia to create high-impact and sustainable changes in workplaces and communities. Jaclyn brings her 20+ years of business experience to pursue her passion in Business Impact and Inclusion Consulting by founding D-I-C-E Consulting and co-founding iHub.
Program Initiation & Management
Sophia Sumaray
Sophia Sumaray is a rising senior at UC San Diego whose studies focus on International Systems and Ethnic Studies. She is the rising External Director for the Student Promoted Access Center for Education and Services at UCSD, and is the committee leader for the Student Activists of Central NJ. Sophia plans to pursue an advanced degree in the humanities after undergrad, in which she can study public policy and law. In her free time, she enjoys cafe-hopping and singing karaoke with her friends.
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Community Engagement (Lead)
Yuewen Yang
Yuewen Yang is a sophomore at NYU, studying Global Liberal Studies, Math, and Economics, and has finished the first several months of college at NYU Florence in Italy. She is a Chinese international student from Yunnan, which has the highest concentration of Chinese ethnic minorities. She has a keen interest in intercultural communication.
Digital Asset and Design
Emily Ren
Grace Ren
Emily Ren is a sophomore at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University studying finance, business analytics, and public healthcare management and policy. At school, she is heavily involved with student organizations like The Women's Network and Trockman Microfinance Initiative. She is passionate about making spaces for marginalized communities and hopes to further that work through this project.
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Grace Ren is a sophomore at Montgomery High School and is interested in possibly pursuing computer science or business in the near future. She participates and holds leadership positions in various school clubs, such as the Future Business Leaders of America Club (FBLA) and the American Red Cross Club, combining both her passion and willingness to get involved to make sure the members enjoy their high school club experiences.
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Angelina Xi is a sophomore at Montgomery High School. She is interested in art and design is currently in a school art club called National Art Honors Society. Angelina has won numerous art awards during her past 8 years in arts, including a gold award from Scholastic's art and writing competition.
Angelina Xi is a sophomore at Montgomery High School. She is interested in art and design is currently in a school art club called National Art Honors Society. Angelina has won numerous art awards during her past 8 years in arts, including a gold award from Scholastic's art and writing competition.
Aaron Xi is a Senior at Montgomery High School. He likes reading and editing videos. He is a part of the National Honors Society and pursuing an architecture major.
Communication & Social Media
Communication & Social Media
Alice Tran
Passionate about promoting STEM education among young women and using science and technology to benefit others, Alice Tran is a volunteer EMT at her local fire station. She has also combined her love of music and social impact, running a charity concert that raises money for women and children in need. She is a rising freshman studying Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University.
Passionate about promoting STEM education among young women and using science and technology to benefit others, Alice Tran is a volunteer EMT at her local fire station. She has also combined her love of music and social impact, running a charity concert that raises money for women and children in need. She is a rising freshman studying Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University.
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Process Design
Aaron Xi
Community Engagement & Digital Asset
Senior in Montgomery High School, central New Jersey. Architecture & Digital Art Enthusiast, Calling for Allyship Program.
Angelina Xi
Angelina Xi is a sophomore at Montgomery High School. She is interested in art and design is currently in a school art club called National Art Honors Society. Angelina has won numerous art awards during her past 8 years in arts, including a gold award from Scholastic's art and writing competition.
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Web Development and Design
Cindy Chen
Cindy Chen is a big supporter of community volunteerism. Her passion for youth growth & development, women support, have made impactful contributions in the local community. Her footpath includes serving as a Counselor for various youth programs, GIVEs Ambassador to South Africa, and Eswatini, event coordinator and planner for retreat, working profession support group in the local church.
