Anti-Asian Hate
Statement For the Record of the Hearing on “Constitutional and Common Sense Steps to Reduce Gun Violence”
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles, together submit this statement for the record to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee for its hearing entitled “Constitutional and Common Sense Steps to Reduce Gun Violence” on March 23, 2021.
Groundbreaking Analysis of Hate Crime Laws Finds Limitations and Opportunities in the Face of Rising Hate Violence
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With a rise in hate violence across the country, a new report from the Movement Advancement Project (MAP) and 16 leading civil rights organizations provides a groundbreaking analysis of state and federal hate crime laws. The report features a foreword by Judy Shepard, mother of Matthew Shepard and Board/Chair President of the Matthew Shephard Foundation. (Read the report.)
John Yang, president and executive director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, said the grant program demonstrates a commitment for community-based responses to anti-Asian hate and racism, and builds upon the historic COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act passed in May.
John Yang President, Executive Director Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC.
A new webtoon series titled “Illuminated” began on Naver’s global Webtoon platform on June 26, with each episode based on interviews of high-profile Asian women who have spoken out about the racial prejudices they have experienced in their lives.
ILLUMINATED Is a Beautiful Webcomic That Highlights the Importance of Listening to Asian Voices
88rising, alongside WEBTOON and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC recently released the webcomic series ILLUMINATED. ILLUMINATED tells the stories of music artists Stephanie Poetri, Wolftyla, mxmtoon, and Olympic figure skater Mirai Nagasu.
A new webtoon series titled “Illuminated” began on Naver’s global Webtoon platform on June 26, with each episode based on interviews of high-profile Asian women who have spoken out about the racial prejudices they have experienced in their lives.
Kaiser Permanente Donates $900,000 in Grants to 9 AAPI Groups in Northern California
In an interview with KOIN 6, Northwest Permanente President and CEO Imelda Dacones revealed that they partnered with STOP AAPI Hate and Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC) to help identify community-based organizations in the communities they serve to educate, intervene and invest in programs.
Webtoon are teaming up with 88rising and the advocacy group Asian American Advancing Justice (AAJC) for a new webcomic called “Illuminated.” The series focuses on Asian women in high-profile fields, and is designed to dispel myths surrounding Asian people in modern society. The comic features stories based on the lives of Olympic athletes, musicians, and more. Additionally, “Illuminated” is being used to help bring attention to the #StopAsianHate movement while empowering Asians from all walks of life.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC Awards Stipends to Five Student-Led Community Projects
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Washington, D.C.—Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC (Advancing Justice | AAJC) announces today that it will award five stipends to student leaders to support campus- and community-based projects that elevate Asian American stories and advance dialogue, advocacy, and civic engagement within our communities.