We Stand with AAPI

06/11/2025

06/11/2025

Find one close to you- America has no kings

On June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else.

05/12/2025

What happened after I spoke up — and what it says about how we treat those who challenge injustice

03/04/2023

The Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is marking Women’s History Month by announcing that it has received more than $55 million dollars in donations, including from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Pivotal Ventures, Alice L. Walton Foundation, Acton Family Giving, Target Corporatio...

03/04/2023

New Yorkers worried that Flaco, the owl who escaped from the Central Park Zoo, wouldn’t know how to hunt and could starve to death. But he defied everyone’s expectations. Despite a lifetime in captivity, Flaco had somehow “remained wild inside." https://nyti.ms/3SPh1wW

03/04/2023

03/04/2023

03/01/2023

This week marks the end of Black History Month and nearly two months since the police killing of Tyre Nichols. During what should be a time of celebration, Black people across the nation have had to mourn and grapple with yet another traumatic act of institutional violence.

As Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, we must do more to show up for the Black community. As Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, we must do more to show up. Today, we are reaffirming our commitment to cross-racial solidarity and support the Black community in the following ways:

✊🏽Learn from and listen to the Black voices at the forefront of the fight for racial justice.

✊🏽Activate AAPI communities to speak out and take action against anti-Blackness.

✊🏽Ensure that our racial justice solutions do no harm to Black communities.

✊🏽Grow the multiracial movement to dismantle systemic racism in all its forms.

Stop AAPI Hate also pledges to remain transparent and accountable in our journey to build cross-racial solidarity between Asian Americans, Pacific Americans, Black Americans, and all communities of color. You can expect to hear more about our efforts in the months ahead.

In the meantime, you can read our full statement at https://stopaapihate.org/stop-aapi-hate-statement-in-solidarity-with-the-black-community/

03/01/2023

Who has shown extraordinary courage and led change? Nomination for the American courage awards closing soon!

Did you hear? We are looking for our 2023 American Courage Awards Honorees and need your help to nominate an individual or organization who you believe has shown extraordinary commitment to civil rights!

Submit your nomination by Wednesday, March 22: http://bit.ly/2023acanom

🌟 The American Courage Award goes to an individual, company, or organization that has shown extraordinary courage or commitment to the cause of civil rights. (Ex. community leader, activist, artist, or journalist who took an important stand or overcame extraordinary challenges)

🌟 The Changemaker Award honors an individual, company, or organization who is a catalyst for change. (Ex. entrepreneur or activist whose leadership has inspired action leading to change on a local or national level that benefits Asian American communities)

🌟 The Norman Y. Mineta Spirit Award recognizes a youth advocate whose community-centered leadership has exemplified dedication, compassion, and resilience benefitting Asian Americans. (Ex. student who has taken an active role and interest in working with their community)

07/04/2022

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05/21/2022

Stand against senseless hate

On May 15th, a gunman entered a church luncheon hosted by the Irvine Taiw… Grace Chen needs your support for Victims Fund for SoCal Taiwanese Church Shooting

11/09/2021

A child’s life lost senselessly

On Saturday, November 6, 2021, Jasper Wu, a 23-month-old boy, was asleep in his car seat on his way… Arlene Lum needs your support for In Memory of Jasper Wu