Stop AAPI Hate

This Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we're harnessing stories of hope from AA/PI communities, both past and present, to fuel the fight for racial justice. Introducing #SpreadAAPILove, a project by Stop AAPI Hate 💌 Visit spreadaapilove.org to share your story. Thank you to David Rasavong (Love & Thai), Mai Bui (Nguoi Viet Channel), Sunayana Dumala (Forever Welcome Foundation), and Tiana Liufau (Nonosina Polynesian Dance Studio) for allowing us to share your stories with the world — and to RAKISH, CALL ME AL, and all of the talented hands that helped us bring this video to life. To view the full credits, visit our YouTube channel. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d55yKAn3

As we get closer to #Election2024, our coalition is staying vigilant to hold public figures accountable when they push hate-fueled rhetoric and policies that scapegoat our communities. Anti-Asian political scapegoating is a form of hate that’s fueling racism, xenophobia, and discrimination today. 🗞️ Read the latest edition of our series, Offenders & Defenders, for the latest news on anti-Asian scapegoating – from anti-immigrant rhetoric during the first Presidential debate, to bigoted attacks against Indian women at the recent Republican National Convention. 👇

After two days of public outcry from Asian Americans, allies, and advocacy groups, the New York Post issued a retraction and apology for falsely reporting that the suspect in the Trump rally shooting was “a Chinese man.” Thanks NBC News for highlighting this important win for our communities: https://lnkd.in/gqq7V5TT ⚠️ Let’s be clear: anti-Asian rhetoric and misinformation are forms of hate, and have real-life consequences for our communities. If you see harmful language in the news or online, report it at https://lnkd.in/gPHRbwVi

Nyah Mway, a 13-year-old Burmese refugee, is the latest victim of police violence against AA/PI communities. We are heartbroken. Send your support to the Mway family through their official GoFundMe: https://lnkd.in/gCjH9D7e

💭 “Racism doesn’t just occur on an individual level, and healing, hoping for a different future, requires collective action.” Launched by our partners AAPI Equity Alliance, the HOPE (Healing Our People Through Engagement) Program harnesses the power of community building and collective healing to engage AAPI individuals in dialogue regarding the impacts of racism in our communities. Learn more about the HOPE Program, and why the radical healing framework is a powerful tool to address the mental health impacts of racism. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gsSTEPi6

This June, we ramped up our work to combat anti-Asian scapegoating and xenophobia, including calling out harmful rhetoric from political leaders and rallying against discriminatory policies like Florida’s racist land ownership ban. Click below to read our latest updates, including: 🎥 A video honoring the legacy of Vincent Chin  📣 A new monthly series on anti-Asian scapegoating 🏳️🌈Milestones for the LGBTQIA community, and more! #StoptheBlame #ImmigrantHeritageMonth

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are the fastest-growing electorate. Now is the time to mobilize our communities for the 2024 elections, and make a huge impact at the polls this November. 🗳️ This summer, join AAPI community members, leaders, and organizers in Philidelphia, PA for APIA Vote's National AAPI Leadership Summit and the AAPI Presidential Town Hall. From July 11-13, our communities will come together to discuss the power of our electorate, hear from our presidential candidates, and discuss how they plan to empower our communities. Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/e8hApYE9

In honor of Gun Violence Awareness Month, Stop AAPI Hate’s Cynthia Choi and Andy Wong went to the White House this week to discuss how to address root causes of gun violence – including racism, xenophobia, and gender-based violence – and support impacted communities on the path to healing. Thank you to the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention for bringing together survivors, researchers, and advocates for this critical conversation. #EndGunViolence

📢 Introducing our new series: Offenders and Defenders: This Month in Anti-Asian Scapegoating 🐐 Each month, we’re breaking down the latest news about, anti-Asian political rhetoric and policies to show what Asian Americans and other marginalized people have known for centuries: Leaders who scapegoat entire communities do not make our country more safe. Their actions only fuel hate, racism, and discrimination. 👎 In our June edition, learn why Georgia has been on our mind since the passing of a new racist land ban, SB 420. #StopTheBlame

💭 “If you want to run fast, you do it by yourself but if you want to run far, you do it together. This is all about Stop AAPI Hate…we can go far together.” In a conversation with Stop AAPI Hate’s co-founder Cynthia Choi, AAPI advocate and philanthropist Clifford K. Chiu shares his family’s immigration story and how those experiences motivate his passion for combating anti-Asian racism, fostering cross-racial solidarity, and increasing representation of AAPIs in the workplace and beyond. We’re able to continue our work thanks to people like Clifford, who generously supported our Spread AAPI Love storytelling campaign. Join him in sustaining our movement for racial justice by making a gift to Stop AAPI Hate today: stopaapihate.org/donate. https://lnkd.in/eG-k9cdr