Very inspirational story shared by @SimonTheTam tonight during @1stAmendmentDay about his Supreme Court battle for trademark of his band’s name @theslants. ❤️ his advice: “Ask questions. Don’t make assumptions.”
When asked why he persevered through the fight for The Slants name and the Asian American community, @SimonTheTam responds with, “Walking away would cost a lot more than the cost of fighting.”
“I don’t care if we win or lose anymore. We already won ... we inspired some kids to take ownership of their rights.” — @SimonTheTam about fighting is the Supreme Court to name his band @theslants#ISUFirst@ISU_GSJC
“We don’t disparage the Asian American community. We celebrate it. In the last 30 years, Asian Americans have been using this word in a reappropriated way, reclaiming it.” - @SimonTheTam from @theslants#ISUFirst#ExpressYourself@ISU_GSJC
Lunch with Simon Tam was a great introduction for tonight. Thank you to the Asian Student Union here on campus for sponsoring lunch.
See you all at 8:15 p.m. in the Great Hall, Memorial Union. #isufirst
Happy Monday! Looking for something to do today and/or tonight? Come check out some events going on for First Amendment Days! It’s going to be a blast! @ISU_GSJC#isufirst See ya there!
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Happy day one of First Amendment Days! Up first, “Why I Wear Denim: Shifting the Stigma.” Let’s talk about how journalism covers sexual assault. #isufirst#whygreenlee#FAD