Asian American/Pacific Islander Division

The Asian American and Pacific Islander Affairs Division examines and addresses socio-economic issues affecting the state's Asian American and Pacific Islander community. The division is vital in helping the Commission achieve its mission of providing constructive solutions and approaches to support the policy and socio-economic development of ethnic minority communities. 

The AAPI Advisory Committee is made up of a diverse pool of leaders that can help those seeking assistance in the following languages and dialects: Chinese, Ganese, French, German, Italian, Tagalog, Chavacano, and Hindi.

FAAGC

Filipino-American Association of Greater Columbia, SC (FAAGC) is an educational/cultural/charitable, all volunteer non-profit organization duly registered and incorporated in South Carolina since 1991

People of all ages from Japan and the United States join the Japan-America Association of South Carolina (JAASC) to pursue positive relationships through social, educational, and cultural exchanges that benefit our business and residential communities.

Though the histories and cultures of our two nations are very different, JAASC demonstrates that our values are remarkably similar.

The India Association of Greater Charleston is a non-profit, non-religious, and non-political organization incorporated in 1984. The membership is open to all persons interested in India. The goal of this association is to provide a forum to improve the understanding of the culture and heritage of India in the United States of America.

Prior to 1984, the Indian community used to organize annual Diwali functions in North Charleston. In 1984 at the Diwali function, Dr. Bijoy Das suggested to the community to form a formal organization to organize community events. The community overwhelmingly supported the idea and thus India Association of Greater Charleston (IAGC) came to being. Jay Patel was the first elected President of IAGC in 1985. In 1986 when Dr. Shashi Pai was the second President, the Executive Committee of IAGC chose a logo for IAGC.

The official logo of the India Association of Greater Charleston was created by Omi Hasija in 1986 and represents the assimilation of people of Indian origin into a larger entity, the United States of America. The encircling wheel is the Dharma Chakra (the Wheel of Law), which is also at the center of the Indian flag. The wheel was chosen as a symbol of the eternal law of righteousness from the Sarnath stone pillar, erected in the 3rd century B. C. by Emperor Ashoka. Dharma (cosmic law) aims at the happiness of all creatures. The eagle is derived from the official seal of the United States, and the three lions are from the official seal of India. The logo thus enlightens Americans of Indian origin about their roots and the inherent qualities they bring to the United States of America.

Sustainability Director

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