In light of the recent violence against the Asian and Asian-American Community, we feel it is important to directly address what we, as a community, can do.
What Can I Do?
Four ways to support the Asian-American Community (for Asian-Americans and allies):
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Support & Study: Anti-Asian racism is not new, and our communities are resilient.
- Learn about Asian-American history and connect to our communities and friends.
- Check in with each other—with your close friends and family.
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Show Up & Listen: Connect with Asian Americans in very real ways.
- Demonstrate support and show that Asian Americans are seen and heard and are supported and valued.
- Listen and do not judge when AAPI communities share their experiences.
- Donate your time, talent, or money to organizations fighting anti-Asian racism.
- Speak Out:
- Contact your representatives.
- Find out who your representatives are.
- Ask what they are doing to denounce anti-Asian racism and racial violence.
- Ask how they are working to keep BIPOC communities in their districts safe.
- Talk to your families and communities and hold each other accountable in stopping AAPI hate.
- Contact your representatives.
- Step In: Attend free trainings on how to respond to anti-Asian harassment.
(Adapted from UNC-Chapel Hill's Asian American Center)