By Angela Pang

Graham Iwao Haynes' distinctive and catchy poster has been selected as the official artwork for the 3rd annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration. His design was just one of the 20 entries in the annual AHSC poster contest. His artwork will also be featured on CBS Outdoor and Muni bus side advertisements, the AHSC's San Francisco Unified School District Student Art Awards and postcards promoting the May 19 event.
"Graham's images and colors are so striking that they just get seared into your brain," said Ted Fang of the AsianWeek Foundation.
Haynes' design was inspired by Al Perez, the winner of last year's AHSC poster contest.
"I was blown away by the way [Al Perez] incorporated the '2' into the design to signify the 2nd annual event - that's why I incorporated a '3' this year in the shape of a dragon," said Haynes. "I struggled at first to find a symbol that could appeal to diverse Asian groups, and in my research discovered that dragons are a common motif in Asian cultural traditions."

Haynes has a background in multicultural studies and a degree from UCLA's Department of Design | Media Arts. He recently formed the graphic design studio Simple Gestures in order to develop creative brand identities for corporate and grassroots causes. Currently, he is working on a series of identity projects, album cover designs and a book on the subject of graffiti. He has also been selected to design the poster for the 2007 Nihonmachi Street Fair.
His Japanese American grandfather Iwao Shimizu, a writer and artist, helped create the Hokubei Mainichi in Japantown.
"My family continues to stay very active in the Japanese American community, which is why I'm most proud to win this contest," he said. "It makes me feel like I am carrying on their tradition through my work."
To see Haynes' most recent work, visit www.simplegestures.net.

The 3rd annual AHSC poster is now available at the AsianWeek office located at 809 Sacramento St. Please stop by to pick up posters and fliers to promote the fair! The AHSC can also arrange for copies to be sent to you, please contact Angela Pang at (415) 321-5894.

Comcast is proud to be a part of the Asian Heritage Street Celebration, which commemorates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and celebrates the rich history and culture of Asian Americans.  

At Comcast, our commitment to diversity is woven into every aspect of our business and reflected through our workforce, our suppliers, our community investment and the programming that we offer.  

Diversity Recruitment - We strive to employ the top talent in our industry and we seek dynamic employees who will contribute to the growth and quality of our company. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects society as a whole, and incorporates a broad range of experiences and perspectives. Finding and hiring that talent ensures the future success of our company and gives rise to our leaders of tomorrow.

Supplier Diversity - We believe strongly in providing equal opportunity to all qualified suppliers who participate in the bid process. We strive to facilitate nondiscriminatory business opportunities for small and diversely-owned businesses. Continuously expanding our supplier base provides Comcast purchasers with reliable resources and ultimately creates jobs, strengthens our purchasing power and builds value for our shareholders.

Community Investment - Comcast is committed to being an integral part of the communities where we live and work. We are fortunate that our success has opened the doors to so many new opportunities and brought us to neighborhoods rich in culture, experience and perspectives. To be successful, our company must reflect the diversity and vitality of our communities. We embrace this challenge through participation in various initiatives, partnerships and outreach activities which include the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association Community Education Foundation, Asian American Journalists Association and the Annual Chinese New Year's Celebrations to name a few. 
Programming Diversity - As both a cable operator and a programming content provider, Comcast is interested in new programming that meets the needs of underserved minority audiences.  Comcast is committed to offering programming that reflects the diverse interests of our customer base. We currently carry more than 20 networks that are either minority-owned or serve a minority audience. Some of our Asian programming includes AZN, CCTV-International, Jade Channel, The Filipino Channel, TV Japan, and TV Asia, to name a few. 

Pictured: Comcast employees volunteer for a Literacy Project with the Mid-Peninsula Boy & Girls Club.
Photo credit: Courtesy of Comcast

Community Booth Program
In the spirit of diverse cultural expression and community service, this year's 3rd annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration is proud to present its third Community Booth Program. Sponsored by the AsianWeek Foundation, the program offers up to 30 non-profit and community organizations the opportunity to participate in the celebration by providing the full cost of a booth space and booth materials. By allowing groups that are underserved to have a booth, this program hopes to attract a greater diversity of Asian cultures to the festival and helps bring their messages to the public.

Eligibility
To be considered for the Community Booth Program, organizations must be able to provide proof of nonprofit status (501(c)(3) or other documentation. Groups will be selected based on need, interest represented and proposed use of booth space. Groups with interactive and creative proposals for booth activities will be more likely to receive a booth space.

To Apply