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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

    In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Month in May, we have created a poster series featuring speech and debate coaches and alumni! In addition, you’ll find a literature collection featuring stories by or about people who identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander.

    Poster Series

    Click each image below to view individual posters, or download the complete set.
    Know an alum the NSDA should feature in the future? Email us!

    Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Poster Series
    SPEECH AND DEBATE EMPOWERS ME TO ADVOCATE FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN ORDER TO MAKE THE WORLD KINDER, BRIGHTER, AND MORE LOVING. - Joanna Bai

    Joanna Bai

    DEBATE NOT ONLY PROVIDED ME THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND GUIDANCE TO QUESTION MYSELF AND THE WORLD AROUND ME, BUT ALSO A COMMUNITY THAT I WILL CHERISH FOREVER. - Ishan Bhatt

    Ishan Bhatt

    SPEECH AND DEBATE TAUGHT ME ABOUT LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, HUMILITY, AND EMPATHY. BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, SPEECH AND DEBATE GAVE ME THE ABILITY TO BUILD MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS AND LASTING FRIENDSHIPS. - Quinlan Cao.

    Quinlan Cao

    SPEECH AND DEBATE BROUGHT ME TO A DIVERSE, INTELLECTUALLY CURIOUS COMMUNITY OF PEERS AND MENTORS. THEY HAVE TAUGHT ME THE VALUE OF CURIOSITY, PERSEVERANCE, AND KINDNESS. - James Gao

    James Gao

    PURPOSE. PASSION. PRIDE. THESE ARE PERSONAL VALUES, BUT THEY ARE ALSO VALUES THAT THE NSDA PROMOTES. I LOVE SHARING AND TEACHING THESE VALUES WITH MY STUDENTS AND SEEING THEM DO THE SAME IN HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE, AND IN THEIR CAREERS. - Kristine Igawa

    Kristine Igawa

    SPEECH AND DEBATE TAUGHT ME THAT ALTHOUGH WE ARE FEW, WE ARE UNDENIABLY A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH. - Kimberly Lee

    Kimberly Lee

    SPEECH AND DEBATE HAS ENABLED ME TO EMPOWER MY STUDENTS AND OTHERS IN MY LIFE. LEARNING TO COMMUNICATE, BOTH SPEAKING AND LISTENING, IS HOW WE BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER AND OURSELVES. WHEN WE TRULY UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER, THE WORLD WILL BE A MUCH BETTER PLACE. - David Long

    David Long

    Tiara Na'puti

    Tiara Na’puti

    SPEECH AND DEBATE GAVE ME THE WORDS TO DEFINE THE MOST IMPORTANT COMMUNITY I’VE EVER BEEN A PART OF. - Manu Onteeru

    Manu Onteeru

    SPEECH AND DEBATE SECURED MY BELIEF THAT THROUGH HARD WORK ANY GOAL IS ACHIEVABLE. - Tyler Simpson

    Tyler Simpson

    DEBATE TAUGHT ME HOW TO TAKE MY IDEAS, RESEARCH THEM, AND TURN THEM INTO STORIES OTHERS BELIEVE IN. I AM THE BEST ME POSSIBLE BECAUSE DEBATE GAVE ME SKILLS I’VE USED EVERY SINGLE DAY OF MY LIFE. - John Tao

    John Tao

    "SPEECH AND DEBATE HAS EMPOWERED ME WITH THE SKILLSET TO ENACT COMMUNITY CHANGE FOR THE GREATER GOOD." - Kilin Tang

    Kilin Tang

    IN A WORLD WHERE WOMEN ARE TOLD TO BE SILENT, SPEECH AND DEBATE TAUGHT ME TO BE UNAFRAID OF SPEAKING UP. - Jacqueline Wei

    Jacqueline Wei

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    You can make your own posters featuring current students, coaches, or alumni from your program! Download the template below and follow the instructions to start creating.

    This resource is provided under the framework of our Honor Society. We ask that you please feature individuals who live by our Code of Honor.

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    We believe educators featuring topics, themes, and issues that impact an assortment of peoples and our society at large can create more informed global citizens and a space where students feel heard, welcomed, and encouraged to learn. Visit our Diversity and Inclusion page for specific competitive resources to diversify the subject matter at your tournament, classroom, or practice.

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