A group celebrating Asian American Pacific Islanders recognized DeKalb County State Court Judge Alvin Wong with its "National Spotlight Award" at an Aug. 29 reception at the Maloof Auditorium in Decatur. As part of the "Who's Who in Asian American Communities" event, Wong was interviewed by former CNN anchor Sachi Koto. During the interview, Wong discussed his career in Georgia, the impact of his socioeconomic background, the influence of his family, how his education affected his career and how he overcame challenges. Wong also discussed what it means to be an Asian American and what legacy he wishes to leave to future generations. "Do the right thing," said Wong. "Don't defer, decide." emigrated WWAAC Alliance Foundation