why setting up AANHPI artist grants from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts was important

(This article originally had the title of “please share: AANHPI artist grants for Massachusetts residents up to $1000. Apply by 3/18/2024” however, that deadline passed. It is still worthwhile to leave this article up though. I changed the title to what it is currently)

I was voted in as the Chair of the Arts and Culture Subcommittee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Asian American and Pacific Islanders Commission a few months ago, and was appointed to be a Commissioner back in…