Pan Asian Alliance: Confronting Anti-Asian Racism by Yee Xin Cher https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism The Pan Asian Alliance Club has created this Padlet to give the Lawrenceville community members a platform to share their thoughts in response to the recent shootings in two female asian owned spas in Atlanta. Anti-asian sentiment has been in America throughout history, but the past twelve months has seen a surge in hate crimes against the Asian-American community due to the negative stereotypes perpetuated from the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important that we continue to support the victims of these hate crimes and educate ourselves on the issue, to foster a safer environment on campus and in the country. All are welcome to add a relevant place to donate, informational resource, or a personal reflection below, and browse through. en-us 2021-03-20 20:44:40 UTC 2025-12-23 16:49:25 UTC hello@padlet.com Asian Health Services ychoi22 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1333139700 Asian Health Services serves and advocate for the medically
underserved, including the immigrant and refugee Asian community, and to
ensure equal access to health care services regardless of income, insurance status, language, or culture. ]]> 2021-03-20 21:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1333139700 Gofundme for the sons of HyunJungKim ycher22 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1333142085 2021-03-20 21:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1333142085 #TheyCantBurnUsAll ychoi22 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1333144065 #TheyCantBurnUsAll is a movement to activate all Asians and allies to stand up and fight back against hate crimes and racism. While the Asian diaspora is incredibly diverse, Asians are generally treated the same. More than ever, there is a great need for unity and support among our communities.]]> 2021-03-20 21:08:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1333144065 The Consistent Anti-Asian American Hatred ychoi22 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1333278701 2021-03-20 23:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1333278701 Data for Anti-Asian Hate Crimes for the Past Year ychoi22 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1333279012 2021-03-20 23:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1333279012 Learn about the History of Anti-Asian Racism ychoi22 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1333279512 2021-03-20 23:37:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1333279512 Racial disparities in income and poverty remain largely unchanged amid strong income growth in 2019 ychoi22 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335074742 2021-03-21 18:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335074742 Income Inequality in the U.S. Is Rising Most Rapidly Among Asians ychoi22 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335075649 2021-03-21 18:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335075649 STOP AAPI HATE NATIONAL REPORT ychoi22 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335076349 2021-03-21 18:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335076349 A3PCON ychoi22 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335077308 A3PCON is a coalition of more than forty community-based organizations that serve and represent the 1.5 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the greater Los Angeles area, with a particular focus on low-income, immigrant, refugee, and other vulnerable populations. ]]> 2021-03-21 18:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335077308 Asian American Studies ychoi22 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335081747 2021-03-21 18:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335081747 Checking in with your Asian American loved ones akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335238100 One of the important ways to support trauma survivors is to check in on them. Note that checking in does not mean reaching out to every single Asian American you happen to know by chance, acquaintance, or at random. Checking in is an intimate, personal act between close, often loved ones. Note, too, that not everyone prefers to be checked in because they may need their own space to process or have other ways of processing.

Checking in makes clear to trauma survivors that others are paying attention, care about them, and can be support networks for survivors to feel seen, safe, and validated. 

A few examples of checking in: 
- "hey... thinking of you at this time. let me know if you ever need to talk or need anything to help you feel safe and cared for."
- "hello. this is a lot to move through. and i'm here to remind you that you are loved, incredible, and appreciated for all that you are and do."
- "hi. no pressure to respond at all. just checking in on you. i understand if you need space and time to process. if i can hold space for you i'm here to be, breathe, and listen. sending you lots of love."

Have you checked in with your family, friends, colleagues? How do you check in? How do you show that you care about your loved ones?]]> 2021-03-21 20:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335238100 Naming and Remembering Tuesday's Event akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335272203 How are we teaching each other to talk about this event? What language are our school admin, teachers, advisors, and friends using to name and remember this event? What do their ways of naming/remembering serve—to evade, erase, or rescue the culpable forces that led to this event? 

There have been obvious, necessary critiques against Captain Jay Baker's paraphrasing of Robert Aaron Long's "motive" for his murders, but also compelling critiques against promoting visibility for this event through hashtags like #AsianLivesMatter (wrongfully co-opting the BLM movement that is not ours) and insisting on labeling this event as "hate crime", "virus", and "terrorism." Not to mention the differences between labeling Long as "killer" rather than as "white supremacist shooter or murderer"...

How are you naming, understanding, and remembering Tuesday's event? What is that "event" for you? What does that name, memory, or understanding do for Asian Americans who are most impacted by this event? How can identifying that event change how you respond and act? 
]]> 2021-03-21 20:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335272203 Ivy Kwon's "A Love Letter for Asian Americans" akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335273187 2021-03-21 20:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335273187 Contextualizing Tuesday's Event in a History of Violence Against Asians and Asian Americans akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335278306 - Do you know the origins of the political, racial label: "Asian American"? Do you know why that racial label is important to those who identify as such?

- Do you know the difference between the terms "Asian," "Asian American," and "Pacific Islander"? 

- How knowledgeable are you about Asian American history? What do you think you know about Asian American history, identities, or experiences?

- What questions do you have about Asian American history, identities, or experiences?

- Why do activists and organizers and Asian Americans say that Tuesday's event is not surprising, new, or unexpected? What do you think led up to this event? ]]> 2021-03-21 20:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335278306 Reminders and Affirmations akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335300774 - You are unique, beautiful, and important. Who you are and what you do matter to all of us.

- Your feelings, however similar or different they are from others' feelings or those you see displayed on media, are yours and valid. Do not police your own feelings. You are feeling just the way you should. You decide how you process what has been happening.

- You are not alone in carrying this event. If you can and want, reach out to loved ones and those who you are close with, care about you. You are always welcome to reach out for support and help. You are not weak or weird for reaching out for help. 

- You have every right to take time and space to be away from others to process your feelings. You have every right to ask for extensions or accommodations if you cannot do all the other things that being a human and Lville student require while also processing and grieving. 

- You are survivors, not mere victims, of trauma. By witnessing and processing this trauma, you are showing your strength and resilience, both of which should never have been expected from us in the first place but here we are, standing strong. Do not be gaslit by anyone into thinking your feelings and perspectives aren't true or valid. Don't let anyone undermine or deny your humanity. 

- You have a voice. You get to use your voice when you want. No one should tell you otherwise. You get to speak for your own experiences and that perspective, your positionality is one that this world desperately needs even if historically and systemically, our voices have been suppressed and erased.]]> 2021-03-21 20:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335300774 Self-care akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335314874 - How do you care for yourself? What are ways you center your feelings? 

- What spaces make you comfortable, seen, and validated? Where can you find those spaces or how can you create those spaces?

- Who makes you comfortable, seen, and validated? Can you reach out to them? Can they hold space for you?

- Hydrate. Take naps. Listen to your favorite music. Watch your favorite shows. Read your favorite books. Eat your favorite foods. Doing any of these things does not make you a "bad" person or someone who is not "properly" grieving. These are your coping mechanisms. They are valid ways to process your feelings.]]> 2021-03-21 21:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335314874 Empress Han's "Do You See Now?" akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335324997 2021-03-21 21:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335324997 For Asian and Black Solidarity akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335325637 by soogia1]]> 2021-03-21 21:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335325637 "Ivy" by Do Jong-Hwan akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335327088 Korean version included as well.]]> 2021-03-21 21:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335327088 asians4antiracism resources akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335329025 2021-03-21 21:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335329025 "Mourning After" by Katerina Jeng akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335329753 2021-03-21 21:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335329753 aapiwomenlead: history of sexual violence against asian women akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335330456 Executive Director, Dr. Connie Wun joined @joyannreid and Katie Phang on @thereidout yesterday to briefly discuss the Atlanta area shooting and the history of sexual violence against Asian women about the stigmatization and criminalization of massage parlor workers.]]> 2021-03-21 21:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335330456 Cheddar interview with bianca mabute-louie, sociology PhD candidate, activist, and organizer for racial justice akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335331730 2021-03-21 21:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335331730 Writer R.O. Kwon's Letter to Fellow Asian American Women akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335338046 2021-03-21 21:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335338046 advancing_justice_atlanta akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335342085 2021-03-21 21:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335342085 more georgia-based resources akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335342995 2021-03-21 21:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335342995 soyouwanttotalkabout white silence akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335344236 2021-03-21 21:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335344236 Things to Stop Saying to Trauma Survivors by healingfromptsd akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335344600 2021-03-21 21:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335344600 how to talk to asian elders about anti-asian racism and violence? akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335345701 check out @asiansformentalhealth on instagram for translations of questions to ask your asian elders, since we know that those conversations are not only hard because of the message but also because many of us may not know the language to communicate with our families.

most of us are often taught by our families, especially as first generation, to "keep quiet. lay low. don't cause a scene."  we know why our families tell us this. but we also have different experiences, access to resources, and education that allow us to hold both their values and worries with our need for collective justice. we are NOT the model minority. not ever. we have voices and we can and will speak up for our families, our loved ones who may not or cannot.

translations currently available for korean, mandarin, traditional mandarin, vietnamese, and japanese.]]> 2021-03-21 21:28:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335345701 Individual Actions akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335376019 Ask yourself:
- how have i benefitted from or been oppressed by white supremacy?
- how have i contributed to the normalization of everyday racism?
- how have i called out and called in people i know (and don't know) who perpetuate anti-asian hate and racism? 
- what do i think i know about asian american experiences? how can i educate myself about the history of asian americans?
- how have i supported and been present for my close, loved ones who are asian american?

"Words fuel action, we must start with our own subconscious and conscious minds shaped by a society that upholds White Supremacy" — Sophia Li @sophfei ]]> 2021-03-21 21:50:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335376019 the.korean.vegan on feelings/processing akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335494557 2021-03-21 23:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1335494557 Gofundme for Suncha Kim akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1338473763 2021-03-22 15:18:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1338473763 Gofundme for Elcias Hernandez Ortiz akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1338487040 2021-03-22 15:20:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1338487040 Gofundme for Jami Webb ycher22 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1344429050 2021-03-23 17:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1344429050 Gofundme for Soon C Park ycher22 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1344432913 2021-03-23 18:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1344432913 Gofundme for Yong Ae Yue akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1349594203 2021-03-24 18:44:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1349594203 #StopAsianHate akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1349612674 2021-03-24 18:48:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1349612674 "The Game Board: Second Generation Chinese American Female Edition" by Lauren Lisa Ng akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1349619623 2021-03-24 18:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1349619623 We Are Not a Stereotype: Breaking Down Asian Pacific American Bias by Smithsonian APA akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1349654484 2021-03-24 18:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1349654484 Addressing Anti-Racism with Students akim72 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1349681559 An interview between anti-bias and anti-racist educator named Liz Kleinrock and Smithsonian APA ]]> 2021-03-24 19:03:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1349681559 Stop AAPI Hate link https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1349985445 2021-03-24 20:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1349985445 In the end, the idea of America is simple: "Liberty AND Justice for ALL." pkooistra3 https://padlet.com/ycher22/paa_confrontingantiasianracism/wish/1357063073 Of course, we're not even close to the end. We're still somewhere closer to the beginning, since we have so much work to do in order to realize our core idea in full. 

After all, so often, what is simple isn't easy to achieve. 

Onward then, and upward, by diving deeper downward, into the details. 

One day at a time. One initiative at a time. But always with that picture in mind. And in our hearts. 

Here at Lawrenceville, our ultimate purpose is "to seek the best for ALL." And an Lville education culminates in a Commencement ceremony in which we sing "America the Beautiful." Beautiful for what exactly? Well, at her/our very core, 

"O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years; 
Thine alabaster cities gleam
Undimmed by human tears."

We've got a long way to go in order to get there, to realize that dream. 

But with loving dedication from all of us who've sung these words and pledged our allegiance to the project of waging peace in pursuit of "Liberty AND Justice for ALL," we can get there. We must. Let's keep going, together. 

PK


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