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May 25, 2021

Beam Therapeutics Panel Discussion for AAPI Heritage Month – Going Back to My Pharma Community to Talk About Our API Experience

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Today, I had the honor of being a panelist to talk about the AAPI experience. Thank you to Beam for creating a safe and open space to discuss our unique experiences. Also, thank you for allowing me to teach a

Protect Our Elders Sticker for Boston Chinatown by Rayna Lo

April 6, 2021

Fight Anti-Asian Hate Fundraiser for Boston Chinatown – Protest Violence by Funding Asian Organizations!

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By ivanlo

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Support Asian businesses, Rayna Lo Art, Cabbage the tiger, Bear Mindful, Support Chinatown, Support Chinatowns, Support Asian artists, Support Asians, Celebrate Asian culture, Celebrate Asians, Recognize Asian contributions and achievements, Love us like you love our food, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Fundraiser for charity, Fundraiser to support Asian communities, Fight anti-asian hate, Fight Asian racism, Fight AAPI hate, Protect our elders, Protect Asian communities, Protect Asian women, Fund underserved Asian communities, Dismantle white supremacy, Asian Americans for civil rights and equality, Anti racism education, Stop Asian hate, Stop AAPI hate, Stop racism against Asians, Fight for Asians, Model minority myth, Artists supporting a good cause, Artists with a purpose, Artists doing good, Art for good, Art with a purpose, Art with a soul, Art with heart, Art with passion, Art with a commitment to serve, Art that serves, Art that gives back, Artists that give back, Artists supporting Asian organizations, Artists creating products for charity, Artists that donate to charity, Artists that support the Asian community, Artists supporting the AAPI community, Artists funding the Asian community, Artists funding underserved communities, Artists love the Asian community

Over $400 was raised for Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center!!! I am beyond grateful for everyone’s purchase of the “Protect Our Elders” sticker. 100% ($5 per sticker and all $5 was donated) of your purchase went directly to BCNC to help

March 13, 2021

Sticker Sets for Women’s Month – 100% Proceeds Donated to Abby’s House!

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By ivanlo

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Boston Artist, Rayna Lo Art, New England artist, Month of March celebrations, International Women’s month, Happy women’s day, Happy women’s month, Celebrate women, Women supporting women, Gender equality, Violence against women, Domestic violence, End homelessness, Women’s achievements, Give women a chance, Women’s reproductive rights, More opportunities for women, Women’s rights advocate, Support women owned businesses, Support Asian women businesses, Support AAPI women, Women’s rights movement, Women’s shelter, A safe place for women, Celebrate socioeconomic achievements of women, Raise awareness against bias, Take action for equality, Challenge gender stereotypes, Abby’s House, Women entrepreneurs, Unstoppable women, Girl power, Made by women, Boston Women’s market, Boston women’s advancement, Women’s history month, Empower women, Educate women, Inspire women, Immigrant women stories, Show up for women, Taiwanese women, Given women a chance, Boston arts

March is International Women’s Month. I think we can all agree that the world has made progress in terms of acknowledging the value women have in our society. But, the truth is, there is a lot more work that needs

March 4, 2021

It’s My Birth Month and this is My Simple Wish List

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By ivanlo

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Rayna Lo Art, Sustainability, Bullet journal community, Cabbage the tiger art, Less plastic waste, Birthday wish list, Journaling and reflection, Appreciate the little things, Find your values, Effective journaling, Journal prompts, Journal ideas

For me, March is always an exciting time of the year because it feels like the start of a new year. It’s my favorite month and just so happens to be my birth month. The spring equinox happens this month

June 19, 2020

Black Lives Matter – Perspective from an Asian Calligrapher

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By ivanlo

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This microscopic, non-discriminatory virus has—ironically—reminded me of what discrimination feels like. Asians across the globe are experiencing higher levels of hate and judgment due to the coronavirus being Chinese origin. I have never been so hyper aware of my racial