Simon Tam is an author, musician, activist, and troublemaker.
About Simon Tam Simon Tam is best known as the founder and bassist of The Slants, the world’s first and only all-Asian American dance rock band. He has been a keynote speaker, performer, and presenter at TEDx, SXSW, Comic-Con, The Department of Defense, Stanford University, and over 1,200 events across four continents. Tam has set a world record by appearing on the TEDx stage 13 times. His work has been highlighted in over 3,000 media features across 150 countries, including The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, NPR, BBC, The New York Times, and Rolling Stone.
Achievements and Contributions Advocacy and Recognition: Named a champion of diverse issues by the White House, Tam worked with President Barack Obama’s campaign to fight bullying. He played a pivotal role in expanding freedom of speech through winning a unanimous victory at the Supreme Court of the United States in the landmark case, Matal v. Tam.
Educational Contributions: Designed one of the first college-accredited social media and digital marketing certificates in the United States. His approach to cultural competency in marketing has been taught to hundreds of Fortune 500 companies. Bloomberg Businessweek called him a “Social Media Rockstar,” and Forbes hailed his resume as a “paragon of completeness.”
Awards and Honors: Tam has received numerous accolades for his work, including:
- The Mark T. Banner award from the American Bar Association
- The Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Award
- Milestone Case of the Year from Managing IP Magazine
- Distinguished Alum Award from Marylhurst University
- Citizen of the Year by the Chinese American Citizens Alliance
- Freedom Fighter by the Roosevelt Freedom Fighters
- Portland Rising Star from the Light a Fire Awards
The Slants Foundation In 2018, Tam founded The Slants Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing scholarships and mentorship to artists who combine activism and community engagement into their work. The foundation's mission is to support and uplift artists who strive to make a positive impact on society through their creative endeavors.
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