At the end of Filipino American Heritage Month, celebrated in October, and in light of the upcoming elections, OBFF would like to share the following important remarks from Minnesota Teacher of the year, Sarah Lancaster - keynote speaker for the 2022 Asian Pacific Minnesotans Leadership Awards Dinner.
The need for OBFF’s mission to strengthen family connections through child welfare redesign that creates racial equity in services and improves outcomes for all children of color is a struggle made more stark after the murder of George Floyd and the global demands to rectify systemic inequities. Our collective duty as Minnesotans to be active participants in envisioning and creating the Minnesota we all deserve through the sharing of our stories and performing our civic duty of voting and making our voices heard is vital to nurturing the communities where all Minnesotans can thrive and be their authentic selves. Please take a moment to read and reflect on Mrs. Lancaster’s insight and feel free to share her message with your friends, families, and networks.
Another world is possible!
Sincerely,
Manuel B. Zuniga, Jr.
Ombudsperson for Asian Pacific Families
Office of Ombudsperson for Families