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Photo montage of floral print, red envelopes with cats on them, a table full of dim sum steamers, and a cut out image of Brenda Chi with fading teal hair, red lipstick, and a yellow dress. Main text reads: Did You Eat Yet? There is a cat peeking out of the D in Did. Subtext reads: With 18MR’s Communications Designer, Brenda Chi! She/Her.

Did You Eat Yet? Feb – CNY

Communities • February 26, 2024 • By 18MR Staff

Featuring 18MR's Communication Designer, Brenda Chi!🎨 Hey y'all, I’m Brenda Chi (she/her, Queer Chinese-Vietnamese), based in sunny Los Angeles, CA! I’m the Communications Designer for 18 Million Rising – so if you’ve seen any graphics or illustrations, I made it! Outside of 18MR, I am an illustrator, I run a…

Graphic shows a photo montage of Ke in various events, with different people, all smiling. He’s wearing a cap in most of the photos. The main one, an image of him wearing the black APSC t-shirt and black cap. Another photo of him with APSC4 members Maria, Peejay, and Bun, each holding up a fist. A selfie-style photo of Ke and Bun, laughing broadly. Another photo of Ke decked out in protective gear while on a motorcycle. A group photo of APSC members, staff, volunteers, holding a sign that reads Stop Southeast Asian deportations. A smaller photo of him next to a pile of diapers that would be donated to those in need. Text read: Nghiep “Ke” Lam, Program and Facilities Coordinator. Asian Prisoner Support Committee (APSC). APSC’s logo is in the top right corner. 18MR’s logo is in the bottom right corner. Graphic shows bright green, deep purple indigo, black, and white colors.

How I broke the chains of generational trauma

Campaigns • February 19, 2024 • By 18MR Staff

Nghiep "Ke" Lam is a formerly incarcerated refugee from Vietnam and currently works as a staff member at Asian Prisoner Support Committee. In a collaboration between 18 Million Rising’s Brenda Chi and APSC’s Ke for Lunar New Year, Ke’s story about learning how to show affection to his dad and…

A digital Lunar New Year illustration by Brenda Chi. Blue cartoon drawn twirls over green background that says "dragon" in Chinese, in yellow text. It is framed by pink ornate designs and yellow chrysanthemums, with blue-green leaves and clouds. In the top and bottom reads, "End U.S. Imperalism!" and "2024!".

HAPPY LNY 2024!

Communities • February 8, 2024 • By 18MR Staff

Happy Lunar New Year! This year our Comms Designer, Brenda, decided to create an interactive illustration! For some, you can print out the art as is, and others, you can print out and fill in your message and hopes for the new year! LINK for FREE DOWNLOAD HERE.The languages featured…