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Hatred and abuse directed at AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) communities must stop. Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, racist incidents targeting AAPI individuals, businesses, and organizations have increased exponentially.
CHIRP stands in solidarity with AAPI communities. We must speak out when we see these hateful, racist actions. Here are ways you can help.
Learn about these organizations and support their work:
Afire (Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights & Empowerment)
Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Chicago
Asian American Feminist Collective
Asian Mental Health Collective
Chinese Mutual Aid Association
Invisible to Invincible: Asian Pacific Islander Pride of Chicago
National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum
Thai Cultural & Fine Arts Institute
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Support AAPI-owned businesses:
Chinatown Chamber of Commerce business directory
AAPI-owned Bookstores (National)
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Educate yourself on Asian history and culture via local institutions:
Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Korean Cultural Center of Chicago
National Cambodian Heritage Museum & Killing Fields Memorial
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Other actions you can take:
Take part in a bystander intervention training
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Learn more:
Asian American Activism: The Continuing Struggle - Yuri Kochiyama
Asian Americans In Chicago Feel The Bite Of Prejudice During The Spread Of The Coronavirus
Black and Asian Solidarity in American History: The Power of Unity Exemplified by 5 Major Events
Ignoring the History of Anti-Asian Racism Is Another Form of Violence
Why It Is Important to Know the Story of Filipino-American Larry Itliong
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