ACA Serves as Keynote Speaker at Morningstar’s AAPI Heritage Month Event
May 22, 2025

We were honored when ACA (Asian Cultural Association) was invited by APIA, Morningstar Inc. to serve as keynote speakers for their AAPI Heritage Month celebration.

Presentation Highlights

✔ Our Mission
To promote Asian cultural heritage and foster mainstream understanding of Asian cultures through books and events.

✔ Impact Stories

• Received heartwarming feedback from school principals and librarians
• Shared touching moments of Asian children and families delivering books to schools
• Highlighted children’s growth through participation in our book drives
• empowering high school students by involving them in website creation and maintenance, logo design, and school book distribution.

✔ Asian Culture Book Drives (5-Year Impact)

• Total books donated
• Annual participation of public schools
• Evolution of the program over time
• Our rigorous book selection process
• Unique themes for each book drive

✔ Weaving for Love Program
Our initiative providing handmade infant hats for UIC Birth Center

Future Initiatives

▶ Expand book drives to more schools across Greater Chicago
▶ Develop youth volunteer programs to strengthen community engagement

Audience Engagement

Our speakers shared personal stories connecting ACA’s work with Morningstar’s values. The presentation sparked meaningful discussions about:

• Cultural differences and integration
• The role and aspirations of Asian Americans

Special Thanks

We’re deeply grateful for Morningstar’s generous $350 donation and excited for future collaborations.

As the Chinese proverb reminds us: “Water drips through stone.” Through persistent effort and partnership, we’re creating a brighter future – little by little – for the next generation of Asian heritage children.