I just happened upon your website because I wanted to see what other Asian-Americans have been elected as delegates. Seems as if most of them are from California!

I was elected a delegate at my Legislative District Caucus (33rd Legislative District in the 9th Congressional District, Washington State). I was the only Asian-American elected, and I really don’t know who has been elected statewide in terms of API folks. (Now that I think back, I think I may have been the only Asian-American running! It was a diverse group, though, and about 100 people made speeches.)

I read your bio and saw that you’ve spoken at the University of San Francisco. That is my alma mater. I graduated in 1978 with a degree in Business Economics. I also saw that you were on the board of Asian American Theatre Company. I used to be very active with the Northwest Asian American Theatre in Seattle as an actor–I’ve appeared in many plays and musicals there. I also know Judy Nihei, who used to be with Asian American Theatre Company, then came to Northwest Asian American Theatre to become our Artistic Director.

I am so excited about Barack Obama as our likely Democratic nominee. He has inspired the nation like no one else. He has handled attack after attack with dignity and grace, and I truly believe that he will address the racial issues in our society because he really GETS IT. He could have just ignored the whole Jeremiah Wright scandal, but instead he made a stunning and historic speech that spoke to us from a place that is unique–his experience as both a black and white man growing up with white grandparents, yet experiencing what it is like to be different. Many have said he has opened up a dialogue…I’ve been having this dialogue for the past 15 years as a corporate diversity trainer as well as a facilitator for the Anti-Defamation League A World of Difference Institute. I also teach a class at Green River Community College titled “Multiculturalism and Anti-Bias in Education”, in which preservice teachers explore their own biases around issues of white privilege, institutionalized racism, classism, disability issues, and sexual orientation.

Could you please add me to your list of delegates on your website?

Thanks,

Meg Tapucol-Provo

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