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Asian Americans are used to getting our names mangled or misspelled (happened to me today) and being mistaken for another Asian American.
@viet_t_nguyen
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Asian Americans are used to getting our names mangled or misspelled (happened to me today) and being mistaken for another Asian American.
@viet_t_nguyen
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I want to show you something I want to tell you because I'm not afraid i don't have to live in fear intimidation or insults I'm 69 years old and i'm going to show you what patriotism looks like.
Lee Wong on NBC News YT Channel
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South Korean pop group BTS has posted a letter expressing its support for the Stop Asian Hate movement that has arisen as a result of increased frequency in instances of hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Variety – Mar 29, 2021
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What's happening in the US?
The FBI warned at the start of the Covid outbreak in the US that it expected a surge in hate crimes against those of Asian descent. Federal hate crime data for 2020 has not yet been released, though hate crimes in 2019 were at their highest level in over a decade.
BBC News – April 2, 2021
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I am struck by how the trending social media hashtag #StopAsianHate also has relevance across Asia as well.
Nikkei Asia – March 20, 2021
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“There was so much anger and pain that was being expressed,” she said, trying to hold back tears. “It wasn’t just me, it was what this mistake represented for so many people.”
Jully Lee on Los Angeles Times – April 1, 2021
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“We were taught to mind our own business, not to rock the boat. But what’s changed for my generation – even before the tragedy in Atlanta – is that people like me were starting to see people who look like their fathers and mothers and grandfathers getting beaten up. That really struck a nerve.”
Grace Meng on Usa Today News – March 26, 2021
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We look forward to continuing our partnership with state and federal officials to address hate in all its forms. #StopAAPIHate
@StopAAPIHate
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New data has revealed over the past year, the number of anti-Asian hate incidents — which can include shunning, slurs and physical attacks — is greater than previously reported. And a disproportionate number of attacks have been directed at women.
NBC News – March 16, 2021
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To combat the current rise in harassment and discrimination and to also proactively prepare for the future increase of hate incidents, Advancing Justice | Chicago is partnering with New York-based nonprofit Hollaback! and CAIR-Chicago to plan and implement an aggressive scaling up of locally-led bystander hate incident intervention trainings for community members.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Chicago
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And when the door opened he stepped forward and slashed me.
Noel Quintana for NBC News Youtube Channel - February 20, 2021
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“It really opened my eyes to how many people are actually supporting the Asian community in New York City.”
@ABC - April 7, 2021
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When words are not enough, music is often the winning weapon.
The profile of 88rising deals with the promotion and dissemination of art of Asian origin, uses music as a platform to communicate solidarity, belonging and culture.
It has created a playlist of which we propose some selected tracks because we are convinced that an act of musical openness and discovery can send a positive message of cultural inclusion.
Keep your ears open, stop Asian hate.
Time of Our Life
DAY6
Nothing's Gonna Hurt You Babe
Alextbh
The Moon Song
Beabadoobee, Oscar Lang
Crush
Yuna, Usher
Komorebi
Craft Spells
SUGAR
BROCKHAMPTON
So What
LOONA
Aim High
9m88
Blue
Keshi
BALI
Rich Brian, Guapdad 4000
Midsummer Madness
88rising
Killing Me Softly
Inigo Pascual
Straight To You
Stephanie Poetri
Bet On Me
Suboi
Soufflé
AUDREY NUNA