Ben Hires, CEO, Spoke About Anti-Asian Hate at Comcast Newsmakers
Ben Hires, BCNC CEO, joined Comcast Newsmakers to discuss about BCNC initiatives in combating anti-Asian hate and providing support to the Chinatown community during the pandemic. Initiatives that happened in the past year included hosting COVID-19 vaccine sessions, partnering with Chinatown restaurants, and providing mental health support programs to immigrant families and children.
Ben also discussed BCNC’s work with the Mass Gaming Commission to address problem gambling in the Asian immigrant community. Over the past year, BCNC has conducted research about problem gambling in hopes to raise awareness about this issue as well as providing solutions to these community.