Monday, May 19, 2025 – Union League Club, Chicago
Celebrating Our Legacy, Present, and Future

As the inaugural event in our Cultural Voices series, this year’s luncheon coincides with AANHPI Heritage Month. It serves as an opportunity to reflect on the threads that bind our community and shape the future. CASL has long been a cornerstone of this city, bringing voices together and fostering unity through the power of storytelling. Join us in coming together as a community, honoring the voices that have shaped us, and inspiring the stories yet to be told.

This special luncheon will celebrate the rich cultural heritage and vibrant stories that make Chicago our home. ABC-7 Chicago reporter Cate Cauguiran will emcee the event and moderate a panel conversation with local, award-winning authors Susan Blumberg-Kason (When Friends Come From Afar), Gloria Chao (American Panda), Sonali Dev (The Vibrant Years), and Monica Eng (Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites). Their voices have resonated deeply within the community and beyond. CASL will also honor today’s changemakers with the presentation of our Community Leader Award to Illinois State Representative Theresa Mah and the announcement of the CASL STEM Scholarship recipients.