U.S. Figure Skating is amplifying athlete voices during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by having meaningful conversations and sharing the stories of our skaters, both past and present. Below you will find links to these conversations, stories and educational resources throughout AAPI month. You can also follow along on our social media channels - @USFigureSkating on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
A Conversation with ...
Host: Michelle Hong
Episode 1: Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani
Episode 2: Michelle Kwan
Episode 3: Kristi Yamaguchi
Episode 4: Devin Wang Pao
AAPI Stories
Mirai Nagasu Tackling Life After Skating
Vincent Zhou on Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Free Skate: 'It Felt Like Me'
Madison and Barbara Chock, A Mother-Daughter Team
Shibutanis Bring Childhood Wish to Life with Kudo Kids Series
Educational Resources
PBS Series on Asian American History
Bystander Intervention to Stop Anti-Asian/American Harassment and Xenophobia
#Hateisavirus movement
Support the cause - Stop AAPI Hate
Resources provided by Instagram Live participants.
U.S. Figure Skating continually strives to be a better ally for the AAPI community. Part of being better means listening and learning. If you have suggestions or ideas on how we can improve our efforts surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion, please email us at info@usfigureskating.org.
