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At the start of business, a commissioner asked for a motion to approve the prior meeting minutes; another member seconded, and the commission recorded the voice vote as \"Aye.\"

At the meeting's close a member moved to adjourn, a second was recorded, and the commission again adopted the motion by voice vote.

The transcript records those outcomes as passed by voice vote; no named roll-call counts were provided in the meeting record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tulsa - Asian American Affairs Commission 09-02-2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its September meeting, the Asian Affairs Commission approved last month's minutes and later passed a motion to adjourn; both votes were recorded as voice votes with an \"Aye\" but named tallies were not provided in the transcript.","taxTitle","Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma","taxId",2682,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6478922,"Commission data committee to pursue 2-1-1 translations and \"Stories of Asian Tulsa\" collection",317,2103000,2420000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5707696-467d1b63cc4d0dfd5e8258a4ee1a6708&start=2103&end=2420","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5707696-467d1b63cc4d0dfd5e8258a4ee1a6708/thumbnail_2103000.jpg","/articles/6478922/Tulsa/Tulsa-County/Oklahoma/Commission-data-committee-to-pursue-2-1-1-translations-and-Stories-of-Asian-Tulsa-collection","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478922-2d7a871211830b94c60a977483f04187/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180315&Signature=iMNra1leFuuzw2NtaSDcrbil6Gtgkdn65EbTdypW9H~-vVkCSFVsmBB~taB6tBrey6K2oG6ffJtUu2vPl0Yfld4SRKP8iBCo18s6uy-WmP4yXrSwuGakrx4On7vMIWKj4GcJ2fnVT5psexFBgCeTJHOxBEuQhe22d1qUlI86-KE0V0ti~~~9Bandvl9l5j4OObuPmUj5o~ClHxia9X6GuhdLmxMSs0pUhnSHzALkrUatS970hbhlvNjGWuwSWiuhNGnUudsqj43gruYAmx9LiDN5uCVG4UJ0VPFL2CyT7W8TGur9f2~3KVAPIoXG-4eFMw0LnKG8-0dQyqYQ0Z99yQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Asian Affairs Commission's data committee reported it will focus over the next several months on two projects: a targeted outreach plan to expand 2-1-1 Eastern Oklahoma's language accessibility and a \"Stories of Asian Tulsa\" collection to document community experiences.

For the 2-1-1 work, the committee said it will produce a one-page recommendation for Tulsa area United Way and other partners outlining recommended languages, messaging and marketing channels. Based on local data, the committee identified five priority languages to begin work with: Arabic, Vietnamese, Burmese, Dari (or Persian), and Pashto. The committee said the goal is to increase the number of translated calls and to provide tools such as video walk-throughs and translated website guidance so community members can access services without sharing immigration status.

\"Our goal is that we can provide Tulsa area United Way at least with a one-pager of recommended languages, messaging, and tools that will help them expand 2-1-1 to our community,\" the data committee lead said, describing community-based translation and outreach as essential to the project.

On the Stories of Asian Tulsa project, the committee described a low-stakes, phased collection approach: start with phone videos and Google forms to gather text and short videos, create consent and privacy standards for submissions, then build a story bank that other committees and partners can use for exhibits, programming or editorial features. Possible partners discussed included Circle Cinema (gallery space), local filmmakers and community podcasters; the committee suggested starting internally by having commissioners submit a sample story to test the process.

Committee members set a next meeting date for Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. (virtual) and asked commissioners to volunteer for community listening sessions and focus groups. The committee emphasized protecting contributors' privacy and obtaining informed consent before publishing stories.","The commission's data committee described two multi-month projects: a 2-1-1 outreach plan to expand language access and a Stories of Asian Tulsa initiative to collect oral histories and written stories for outreach and exhibits.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6478928,"Tulsa Asia Fest committee picks branding concept, secures $5,000 sponsor and outlines Jan. 31 festival plans",150,670000,820000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5707696-467d1b63cc4d0dfd5e8258a4ee1a6708&start=670&end=820","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5707696-467d1b63cc4d0dfd5e8258a4ee1a6708/thumbnail_670000.jpg","/articles/6478928/Tulsa/Tulsa-County/Oklahoma/Tulsa-Asia-Fest-committee-picks-branding-concept-secures-5000-sponsor-and-outlines-Jan-31-festival-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478928-2936ef4402c67733253bb053d431d4d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180315&Signature=RYRTuGKI21aU26~r19BJA8ULHymsKsMUsEV1y7IyuNZcaM1qIUV~FE5YqfRvBrt82zJhRDzzQ60v6x0lH~o~rRdIG10-pXWNpX-CAVPzy1DRAM3XWyY8uGi-WRlEt6It8Sx~0U3h2lzyeZbzE3TgD6IY3s~4k-tOHyKtg0qXR6GP~qgQV3fl9AmC8d4koGbfWmBkq6jZ2uNirTSdzTYHixv7nmxPkJq~OhWRQjU9amGAVM8LO8YkNECqmMddoacvCX61cwfvmFiHbsJ5-amI3tO0y1k65rg7IGkdABtH~dES28yHusVRLPOXyO6iiKjCFmQXPRtgdz4dt6P2hkr9GQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Organizers for Tulsa Asia Fest told the Asian Affairs Commission they have chosen a branding direction, secured a presenting sponsor and are moving toward vendor recruitment and programming for a festival planned for Jan. 31 at the convention center.

The Cultural Committee reported it reviewed two logo concepts and voted to move forward with an abstract gate-themed design intended to represent shared architectural and cultural motifs across Asian regions. The committee said the designer is Mana, a freelance photographer who also serves as the commission's marketing lead.

\"Mana...designed the AppSheet logo and she said that she doesn't experience and I said, I don't think so. I think, you know, pretty amazing darn good job,\" a committee member said when introducing the designer.

The committee approved a sponsor benefits structure and announced Williams as a presenting sponsor at $5,000. Members discussed using sponsorship benefits for items such as tote bags and other on-site branding. The committee also plans to open vendor registration and a vendor application form later in October.

Programming ideas discussed included performances and an Asian fashion show; committee members also described outreach plans with community partners, including an AAPI community group (referred to in the meeting as Pia Tulsa / APIDA) to assist with marketing and social media. The committee emphasized that, as a city commission, it has limits on directly promoting private events and will lean on community partners for some outreach functions.

Members discussed long-term planning for the festival and said they want the Asian Affairs Commission to grow into a more advisory capacity over time while empowering community organizations to run the event.

No formal vote or contract award for the festival venue or vendors was recorded at the meeting; the committee reported ongoing planning milestones and asked commissioners to help identify sponsors and volunteers.","The commission's cultural committee approved a logo concept for Tulsa Asia Fest, confirmed a $5,000 presenting sponsor, and discussed vendor recruitment, programming and partnerships for a Jan. 31 festival at the convention center.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6478932,"Tulsa human rights ordinance revisions could add veterans, align LGBTQ+ protections, commission member says",388,197000,585000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5707696-467d1b63cc4d0dfd5e8258a4ee1a6708&start=197&end=585","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5707696-467d1b63cc4d0dfd5e8258a4ee1a6708/thumbnail_197000.jpg","/articles/6478932/Tulsa/Tulsa-County/Oklahoma/Tulsa-human-rights-ordinance-revisions-could-add-veterans-align-LGBTQ-protections-commission-member-says","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478932-c69ca271ac3237f6bba2beb8c15c0984/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180315&Signature=UDhtogYrNB4lI9NX7Tnvy7rEDl8q9sPZJPFyW2SH~8Neq~VQhNIg-Yl7QJL7AfiKduf2z8EaU7SJAMlcy1vUtDTl9ll5aeMMWMC02UoJt72W9Fur3GKFJYyXYfFQNqZvBcClt46DuWfUJUxs~BEHgfr0HqaZsA7Jh7mxFa-Vzw5NRS8DM-mvwuxl98BBg7h-U9xkQJTRY9P~b1R0X6Agrtk8qsZu9R3~r0y~5MhA-xN9sAIZ1~JmAD92JOWT6S~4uBdomUyqFELY1i2hmFcou1IQsTGYfbg~sJmpQfGxf2hPtH0EhEVlrQUDw7WkuBmhGDrOvl8eWcZ~6VQvsmCb~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A representative from the Asian Affairs Commission told fellow commissioners on the group's September meeting that proposed updates to the City of Tulsa's Human Rights Ordinance would add veteran status and make protections for sexual orientation and gender identity consistent across housing and public accommodations.

The report, given during the commission's regular meeting, explained that the Human Rights Commission is a Title 5 body that reviews complaints and provides advisory reports to the mayor. The speaker said the city's ordinance currently protects certain identities in some areas (for example, sexual orientation and gender identity in housing) but not uniformly in public accommodations, and that the proposed changes would make those protections consistent and add veterans as a protected status.

\"If someone were to feel discriminated against in any of those domains on the basis of their race, they have protections under the human rights ordinance and could file a complaint with City of Tulsa,\" the commission representative said, describing the ordinance's complaint pathway and the commission's role in receiving quarterly reports from the city's compliance officer.

The speaker also said the proposed ordinance language would codify an Asian Affairs Commission seat on the Human Rights Commission. They described the commission's jurisdiction as focused on contract discrimination and complaints involving housing, public accommodations (for example, parks, libraries and restaurants) and access under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

City Council had been scheduled to consider an ordinance update, the commission member said, but the vote has been postponed. The speaker encouraged commissioners to direct community members who report discrimination to the complaint process and offered assistance shepherding individuals through filing.

The report noted the Human Rights Commission is focusing on two measurable equality indicators: government representation by race (including council districts and commission composition) and voter turnout by geography, both to inform outreach and representation efforts.

No formal action on the ordinance was taken by the Asian Affairs Commission at the meeting; the speaker described the update and the council postponement but did not request a formal vote.","A representative to Tulsa’s Human Rights Commission briefed the Asian Affairs Commission on proposed updates to the city's Human Rights Ordinance that would add veteran status and align protections for sexual orientation and gender identity across housing and public-accommodation rules. City Council has postponed a vote.","actionData","errors"]

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