ANTI-RACISM RESOURCES - AAPI
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Compiled by Darliene Howell
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In this edition of NAAFA’s anti-racism resources, we want to focus on Asian American and Pacific Islanders and what each of us can do to break the cycle of racism and violence against our AAPI family, friends and neighbors.
History of the treatment of Asian Americans
Anti-Asian violence has surged in the US since COVID-19. But it didn't start there
America’s long history of scapegoating its Asian citizens
Discrimination Against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans: A Research Guide from the Library of Congress
Asian American and Pacific Islander History from History.com
In 1968, These Activists Coined the Term 'Asian American'—And Helped Shape Decades of Advocacy
Hear AAPI voices/stories
The Asian Americans Advancing Justice affiliation has been documenting hate crimes and hate incidents since 2017 at StandAgainstHatred.org, which is available in English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.
What can I do?
Attend a workshop: Bystander Intervention To Stop Anti-asian/American Harassment And Xenophobia Workshop
AAPI Racial Justice Resources from Seattle Rep is a collection of websites that assist you in learning about racism against AAPI people, how to get involved, make your voice heard and support AAPI-owned businesses and AAPI-Led Cultural and Community-Based Organizations
Report incidents of AAPI hate at Stop AAPI Hate
Advocate for making violence against AAPI a hate crime if your state does not have the legislation.
Which states don’t have laws against Asian hate crimes?
Resources for Parents and Children
Asian American And Pacific Islander Resource Library
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Pic of Darliene Howell, an older woman with grey hair and wearing glasses and a print top.
Darliene Howell (she/her) - Administrative Director for NAAFA. Darliene has worked directly with NAAFA since her retirement in 2004; first as the recording secretary to the Board of Directors in 2007, then elected as the Chair of the Board and Administrative Director in 2015. She has been active in fat community 20+ years.