For a Celebration on May 19, 2026, I joined some of my AAPI Story Telling Colleagues in Jefferson City, MO to provide a presentation to State of Missouri staffers.
Much like those who have advocated for AAPI Representation, Anna Hui, the Director of the Missouri’s Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, has worked tirelessly to advocate in the State of Missouri, to highlight and celebrate Asian American Heritage and the contributions made in Missouri. Anna is the first American of Asian descent (Chinese American) to serve in the Missouri Legislature (2018).
You can read more about this Day at the Capitol and more in my recent Blog.
A few images that captured the presentation.
Proclamation from the Governor
The Presentation Group. Anna Hui (red dress). Photo courtesy of the State of Missouri.
The Presentation Speaker and Panel Introductions. Photo courtesy of the State of Missouri.
Q & A. Photo courtesy of the State of Missouri.
A Unique Performance blending Western and Chinese Music, led by Olivia Rulin Zhang on the Chinese Erhu, accompanied by musicians from the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra. Photo courtesy of the State of Missouri.