Anti-Racism Resources - May 2025
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Each month, we feature educational resources in the NAAFA Newsletter to support our community in working to dismantle systemic racism. These resources are also shared on our social media, blog, and website. Resources vary from month to month, and may include historical information, tools for personal reflection, or information about how to get involved and make change. Many of the resources we suggest will be introductory resources, and this information is never intended to be full coverage on the complex and nuanced topics that are chosen each month. We encourage you to continue learning, and we especially hope you will seek out and support scholars, artists, creators, and activists who represent the communities most impacted by the topic of the month.
This month we invite you to join us in exploring resources about Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
13 Fat Asian Babes to Follow - Thinness is an expectation for everyone, but perhaps even more so for Asian people. Feast your eyes on these fat Asian babes representing on social media and support representation for fat Asians!
5 years after pandemic surge, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders still targets of hatred - In 2020, members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities were targeted by hate and misinformation, taking the blame for the pandemic. This article shares how that uptick in hate directed at the AAPI people in the U.S. has remained, if not risen. Faced with new fears based on attitudes and dictates from the current administration, we need to band together and stand up against discrimination.
Spread AAPI Love (video) - Stop AAPI Hate launched a multimedia campaign to share stories of resilience, celebration, solidarity, and resistance from Asians & Pacific Islanders in U.S. to foster action towards racial justice.
Stop AAPI Hate - Stop AAPI Hate is what it says on the label: a national coalition working to stop hate against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Much like NAAFA, they work on various fronts to include supporting the passage of anti-discrimination legislation and social and educational initiatives.
The Best 9 Children’s Books to Combat Asian Racism with Tips to Raise Anti-Racists - A solid list of books featuring AAPI stories, themes, characters. The article begins with a brief but strong overview of increased hate faced by AAPI community members, especially in the wake of the pandemic.
4 in 10 Americans See Asian Americans as More Loyal to Their Countries of Origin Than to the U.S., Key Survey Finds - A five-year study by The Asian American Foundation reveals a stark disconnect between the public perceptions and lived realities of Asian Americans, heightening concerns around their safety.
The Unique Experience Of Navigating Fatphobia Within The AAPI Community - This quick and accessible piece from 2021 includes a broad set of quotes and experiences from a variety of folks from different places and perspectives.
