AAJC: Black and Asian Solidarity in American History “Asian and Black communities’ histories have always been intertwined, their struggles connected, and their collective liberation dependent on their unity. Asian and Black communities have been strongest when they’ve sought to dismantle White supremacy together. In fact, there have been countless examples of powerful and moving coalitions between Asian and Black communities in the last 200 years that have led to major leaps forward in racial justice. The following are notable examples of Black and Asian solidarity throughout American history — a testament to the power of communities of color when unified.” Click here to read the full article. –Anika Raju
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Stop Asian Hate~ VAYLA For Immediate Release: March 20, 2020 Contact: Ellen Lu, Program Coordinator, [email protected] New Orleans, LA – Earlier this week, the current White House Administration double-downed on Sinophobic rhetoric regarding COVID-19. The name “COVID-19” was chosen specifically to maintain public discussion without stigma during a global public health crisis. By referring to the virus as anything other than its designated name (“Chinese virus,” “kung flu,” et al.), the nation’s leaders are eliciting further violence against the Asian American community when we must all practice social responsibility. “This is a time of crisis and tension for all of our communities, but for Asian American communities and the Vietnamese community in New Orleans, it is an especially triggering time. We come from a diaspora that has survived despite war, colonization, environmental catastrophes, and limited access. Our focus should be on saving lives and building solidarity as we continue to share resources. Words have power. And phrases like ‘Chinese virus’ or ‘Kung-Flu’ to refer to COVID-19 affect our community and their safety while perpetuating anti-Asian sentiments. We call on the President, elected officials and all our leaders to set an example for all Americans.” said Jacqueline Thanh, Executive Director of VAYLA New Orleans. VAYLA joins the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans and more than 260 other organizations in urging congressional leaders to publicly denounce the increase in racist attacks and discrimination against the Asian American community, in the wake of COVID-19. VAYLA encourages the President and elected officials to do the same. Stand up against discrimination so we can ensure our most vulnerable young people, elders, patients, medical care providers, store clerks, and all community members are able to access the help they need. Together we must denounce discrimination. #VirusesDontDiscriminate Report any incidents of hate using https://bit.ly/2J5V0Hg. Donate to our Emergency Relief Fund for undocumented folks and non-citizens at http://www.vayla-no.org/donate.html.
Donating, Volunteering, Reporting Hate Incidents: Here’s How to Help Combat Anti-Asian Violence Eight people, including many women of Asian descent, were killed in shootings at Atlanta-area massage parlors on Tuesday, prompting a reckoning over rising rates of anti-Asian violence that have dramatically increased in the U.S. since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study from the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino, found that while overall rates of hate crimes in the country decreased by 7% in 2020, anti-Asian hate crimes surged by 149%. Nearly 3,800 anti-Asian hate incidents were reported between March 19, 2020 and Feb. 28, 2021, with women reporting hate incidents at 2.3 times the rate of men, according to a report published this week from Stop AAPI Hate. The Stop AAPI Hate reporting center was launched in March 2020 in response to xenophobic sentiments and to track attacks against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. A suspect in the shootings, Robert Aaron Long, has been charged with eight counts of murder after being taken into custody. While police say Long has denied the killings were racially motivated, the incident has sparked outcry for an end to anti-Asian violence. Since the shootings, the hashtag #StopAsianHate has trended on Twitter as individuals expressed solidarity with Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Here are some ways to support the AAPI community, from helping to report hate incidents to donating to nonprofits to volunteering. Click here for more information.
KRC: 아시안 혐오범죄 급증, 신고하세요! | 핫라인 제공 A message from Isabel Kang and from KRC regarding Anti-AAPI community. Watch the video for more resources and information. “민족학교는 인종 차별 범죄를 뿌리 뽑기 위해 핫라인을 운영하고 있습니다. 한국어와 영어 모두 제공하고 있습니다. 더이상 인종 차별 범죄를 감춰서는 안 됩니다. 신고하세요. 핫라인 전화번호는 213 709 3695입니다.” “KRC operates a hotline to eradicate racist crimes. Both Korean and English are available. You can no longer conceal racist crimes. Report it. The hotline phone number is 213 709 3695.”
DRUM #FundExcludedWorkers ** BREAKING *** This fund recognizes the labor + contributions undocumented + other excluded workers have made + creates an institutionalized structure to support those workers. This victory is BY AND FOR excluded workers + our communities.#FundExcludedWorkers #BuildingPower pic.twitter.com/a06i9lY75G — DRUM #FundExcludedWorkers (@DesisRisingUp) April 6, 2021 এই তারিখটি মনেরাখবেন! কাগজপত্র ছাড়া শ্রমিকদেরজন্য নিউইয়র্ক স্টেট থেকে নতুনতহবিল সম্পর্কে জানতে ফেসবুক লাইভেআমাদের সাথে যোগ দিন। 🗓বৃহস্পতিবার, 4/23 ⏰ 5-6 PMhttps://t.co/OhhVWGTQ2j pic.twitter.com/Uj1zzO7zqX — DRUM #FundExcludedWorkers (@DesisRisingUp) April 23, 2021
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: May 2021 APRIL 19, 2021 “In 1978, a joint congressional resolution established Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week. The first 10 days of May were chosen to coincide with two important milestones in Asian/Pacific American history: the arrival in the United States of the first Japanese immigrants (May 7, 1843) and contributions of Chinese workers to the building of the transcontinental railroad, completed May 10, 1869. In 1992, Congress expanded the observance to a monthlong celebration that is now known as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Per a 1997 U.S. Office of Management and Budget directive, the Asian or Pacific Islander racial category was separated into two categories: one being Asian and the other Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. Thus, this Facts for Features contains a section for each. The following facts are possible thanks to the invaluable responses to U.S. Census Bureau surveys. We appreciate the public’s cooperation as we continuously measure America’s people, places and economy.” Learn more about it here.
CAAL & HPHA Report: A Race to Close the Disproportionate COVID-19 Death Rates in Minnesota’s Asian Community This report is written for policy makers, healthcare providers, and systems, and community leaders to provide insights and recommendations that can immediately improve ongoing efforts to address COVID-19 infections, prevent further deaths, and ensure that future prevention strategies are responsive and relevant when serving Asian Minnesotans. This report uses preliminary data on COVID-19 mortality rates among Asian Minnesotans. It draws attention to the disproportionate number of COVID-19 mortality rates among Hmong, Karen, and Karenni residents to demonstrate the critical importance of data disaggregation. Download the report here.