Meet 18 year-old Kai Yamamoto! Our KNX Hero of the Week is making a big statement when it comes to AAPI education!

This summer, 18 year-old Kai Yamamoto of Long Beach was named a recipient of the nationwide 2024 Girl Scout Gold Award, for her incredible educational project! It's aimed at at building an anti-racist future and developing more respect and empathy for those of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage. The project was so impressive, California State University-Long Beach now offers it as a free, college credit course! Click the link to hear Kai chat about her AAPI project and what she plans for her future with KNX Heroes Host, Heather Jordan! Photo: Kai Yamamoto (center) receiving her GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship check. Courtesy of the Girl Scouts of Orange County.  Also in the picture, GSOC's CEO Dr. Vikki Shepp and GSOC's Board of Directors' Chair Christine Scheuneman. https://www.girlscouts.org