PSU API Employee Resource Group

05/06/2021

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PROTECTING OUR ELDERS:
Defunding the Police, Investing in Our Communities
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 | 12-2pm PST
Virtual event, via Zoom

The rise in anti-Asian hate crimes has shaken the lives of our AAPI communities across the nation, leaving us all searching for solutions for how to protect our loved ones. Unfortunately, these horrific incidents have resulted in demands to invest more into law enforcement. Such a response will inevitably lead to unintended and potentially fatal consequences for all communities of color, specifically Black and Brown people. Dr. Stokes will be discussing how our communities can respond to anti-Asian violence by utilizing community resources, cultivating solidarity amongst other communities of color, and educating our communities about white supremacy.

PROTECTING OUR ELDERS:Defunding the Police, Investing in Our Communities Wednesday, May 5, 2021 | 12-2pm PSTVirtual event, via ZoomThe rise in anti-Asian h...

02/10/2021

There has been a surge in brutal attacks against Asian Americans in the past few days, including one that resulted in the death of an 84-year-old Thai man, a 64-year-old Vietnamese American woman was assaulted in broad daylight, a Filipino American was slashed in the face with a box-cutter while riding the subway, and the rising anti-Asian vandalism and harassment in the Jade District in SE Portland has left residents fearful and angry, and our community is demanding justice. Incidents can be reported at reporthatepdx.com, Oregon’s Department of Justice Bias Response Hotline at 1-844-924-BIAS, 711 for Oregon Relay or at standagainsthate.oregon.gov

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06/06/2020

All Black Lives Matter- A Statement in Solidarity and Call for Action from the Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group

All Black Lives Matter- A Statement in Solidarity and Call for Action from the Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group Dear Community, We want to be clear: ALL Black Lives Matter. The tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor (who would have celebrated he...

05/28/2020

WATCH: Asian Americans is a five-hour film series that delivers a bold, fresh perspective on a history that matters today, more than ever. As America becomes more diverse, and more divided, while facing unimaginable challenges, how do we move forward together? Told through intimate and personal lives, the series will cast a new lens on U.S. history and the ongoing role that Asian Americans have played in shaping the nation’s story.

Told through intimate personal stories, the Asian Americans series casts a new lens on U.S. history and the ongoing role that Asian Americans have played.

05/19/2020

“We need to know about bias crimes in our community so law enforcement can investigate these matters and if appropriate, refer them to our office for prosecution,” District Attorney Rod Underhill said in a news release.

“Nationally, we have seen headlines about Asian Americans being discriminated against,” Underhill said, referring to the novel coronavirus pandemic. “We will not tolerate that kind of hate against any race, ethnicity or protected class in our community. Multnomah County prides itself on being open and inclusive to all individuals.”

The Multnomah County District Attorney's Office is concerned that crimes against people of Asian ancestry could increase as Oregon reopens and some individuals seek to place blame for the COVID-19 pandemic.

05/07/2020

05/07/2020

In response to the rise in Anti-Asian American and xenophobic harassment Hollaback! partnered with Asian Americans Advancing Justice to offer free bystander intervention online training to meet this moment. Register today: https://www.ihollaback.org/bystanderintervention/

“Americans said we don’t want you here,” the harasser said in a video. “That’s why we elected President Trump."

04/07/2020

Register to attend a FREE Bystander Intervention Training to Stop Anti-Asian American and Xenophobic Harrassment. In this virtual workshop hosted on Zoom, and co-sponsored by Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC) and Hollaback!, we'll learn how we can intervene effectively as a bystander without ever compromising our safety. Together, we can contribute to sending the message that bias and hate, including racism and xenophobia, is unacceptable in all of its forms.

Free Bystander Intervention training to stop anti-Asian/American and xenophobic harassment in the wake of the coronavirus.

03/24/2020

Interested in staying connected with our Pacific Islander, Asian & Asian American (PIAAA) Student Center? Check out their post below and be sure to sign up for their monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/PIAAAnewsletter

02/24/2020

This is a kāhea (call out) to all Pacific Islander, Asian and Asian American (PIAAA) identified students who are seeking PIAAA representation and genuine connections with folks on and off campus. Our community connection is centered on building bridges between PIAAA identified students, staff, faculty, and community members because we recognize the importance of developing intentional relationships with others in our community. Join us for a dynamic panel, community conversation, and Thai food!

This event is brought to you by Global Diversity and Inclusion (GDI), the Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group (API ERG), and the Pacific Islander, Asian & Asian American (PIAAA) Student Center.