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I Am Not a Virus

“Inspired by recent events, Korean-Swedish artist Lisa Wool-Rim Sjöblom is addressing the hostility Asians increasingly are facing during the COVID-19 global pandemic in a series of one-panel comics.” Read more about her art here: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/i-am-not-a-virus-how-this-artist-is-illustrating-coronavirus-fueled-racism

 

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Be careful what you wish for … I’ve been complaining for decades about the lack of representation of East Asians in the West. I’ve been feeling neglected and overlooked. Well, not anymore. I’ve never felt more visible and monitored than now, and everywhere I look I see pictures of Asian people: Asians portrayed as sick, as infectious, as harbingers of death. Western media seems unable to publish any sort of news articles covering the coronavirus without decorating it with images of East Asians. Even when the article is about the spread of the virus in for example Sweden, whose Asian population is tiny. Sadly, the other type of articles featuring Asians now are the ones who bring up the often violent racism against people who look or are Chinese. As painful as it is, I’m glad that these hate crimes get coverage though, as racially charged abuse against us usually goes unnoticed or is labelled as something other than racism. Social media is of course overflowing with memes and videos of East and Southeast Asians where we are portrayed as everything from evil, disgusting and unhygienic people who eat anything that moves to being ridiculously cautious wearing huge plastic bottles on our heads. Even people who label themselves “anti racist” are happily sharing this type of imagery now with the excuse that they’ve no intention of harming anyone – the very same excuse they usually disqualify when calling out other people for sharing racist content. I’ve spent most of my life wishing I was white, something I’ve been glad to say I’ve moved on from. Now, however, I wish I was invisible instead. #IAmNotAVirus

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Artist: Lisa Wool-Rim Sjöblom | Instagram: chung.woolrim

 

 

Hmong Resources for COVID-19 Response

In partnership with Hmong Youth and Parents United (HYPU) and the Sierra Health Foundation, Hmong Innovating Politics is providing the following resources for download to support the Hmong community during these uncertain times. They urge all of our community members to follow the direction of public health officials and take the necessary precautions in protecting themselves and their families. Additionally, they are urging all families to strongly consider participating in “social distancing” as a means of preventing the spread of the virus and protecting those are that most vulnerable to illness.

Visit their resources page here

 

Census 2020 Straight Facts

Rising Voices for Asian American Families has been providing information on the 2020 Census and encouraging their communities to complete the census through their 2020 Census Pledge. Now more than ever, it is glaringly obvious how important it is for our communities to be visible and accurately counted. The availability of culturally competent medical services and public health information and updates is informed by the data that the census aims to capture. Take action and get counted today, for our communities’ fair share of funding, resources, and representation! Remind your family, friends, and loved ones to fill out their census (online, by phone, or by mail) and for them to inform their networks. The census is available to be completed in 13 different languages, and census language guides are available in both video and print form in 59 non-English languages. More information on 2020 Census guidelines and resources can be found at  https://www.countusin2020.org/

Check out their 2020 Census Fact Sheet here or read it down below

 

 

AAFC | Asian American Feminist Anti-Bodies Zine

Visit the Asian American Feminist Collective website to view or download these zines. This page also features resources regarding COVID-19 Mutual Aid, domestic violence resources, and various reading lists.

Care in the Time of Coronavirus (March 2020)

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VAYLA | Juneteenth Infographics

VAYLA New Orleans has provided infographics (in both English and Vietnamese) to detail the history and significance of Juneteenth through an Instagram slideshow.

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SWIPE FOR VIETNAMESE: Today we celebrate with our Black communities. Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating what is recognized as the first OFFICIAL day where all Black slaves were granted their freedom. This came two whole years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. It is pivotal for BIPOC to support one another through advocacy and allyship during the struggle, as well as celebrate our victories together! Happy Juneteenth! Hôm nay chúng tôi kỷ niệm ngày lễ “Juneteenth” với các cộng đồng da đen (hoặc người Mỹ gốc châu Phi). “Juneteenth” là một ngày lễ kỷ niệm ngày được công nhận là ngày CHÍNH THỨC đầu tiên mà những người nô lệ da đen (hoặc nô lệ Mỹ gốc châu Phi) được phép tự do. Điều này đến hai năm sau khi ”Emancipation Proclamation” được ban hành. Điều rất quan trọng đối với BIPOC là hỗ trợ lẫn nhau thông qua vận động và đồng minh trong suốt cuộc khó khăn, cũng như cùng nhau ăn mừng chiến thắng của chúng ta! Chúc mừng ngày “Juneteenth”! #juneteenth #solidarity #asiansforblacklives #aapirising

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