Pacific Bridge Arts Foundation and the City of Los Angeles present HEAR ME ROAR an exhibition celebrating the strength, vivacity, and ferocity of the Asian Pacific Islander woman. The artwork will feature stories of women from all generations as told by the API community and illustrated by API visual artists. With the goal of encapsulating these women’s journeys and breaking down stereotypes, HEAR ME ROAR presents nuanced stories of immigration, dual identities, and female empowerment
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