March 18, 2021

#StopAAPIHate

By Margaret A. Keough

Supporting Asian Americans in our Communities

Mid-America Arts Alliance wants to use its platform to draw attention to the recent surge in hate crimes perpetrated against Asian Americans. In particular, our thoughts are with those suffering in Atlanta. We want to reiterate that hate has no place in our programming and that we are working to be better community members for all people that we serve. We are committed to recognizing our own privileges while helping to fight injustice and create equitable spaces and opportunities for artists, arts administrators, and arts and cultural organizations.

If you see problematic behavior in your community, use this resource: https://stopaapihate.org/

Margaret A. Keough Staff Writer

Margaret A. Keough is M-AAA's first Director of Advocacy, working to strengthen our region's arts and creativity sector through advocacy. For more than 30 years, she served in marketing and communications roles at M-AAA, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Keough holds undergraduate degrees in art history and advertising from the University of Kansas and a master’s in business administration from Rockhurst University.