Available on NOW: we’re highlighting six inspiring Asian Americans paired with six AAPI filmmakers to create beautiful stories in a wonderful celebration called #AAPIHeritageHeroes
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The Asian American Foundation
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The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) is a convener, incubator, and funder committed to accelerating opportunity and prosperity for the AAPI community.
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We were proud to be a part of a momentous night to celebrate 's movie, the launch of #RidebackRise and 's historic commitment of $1 million to narrative change! We are excited to continue investing in AAPI voices and telling their stories.
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Big checks. Big laughs. Big stars. Round two of #EasterSunday’s Rise for Comedy brought together the AAPI community to celebrate the importance of representation on screen.
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A first but not the last. Congratulations and on fostering belonging and inclusion for AAPI communities everywhere.
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TAAF CEO joined , and to convene California and San Francisco elected officials with local leaders for a conversation on local & state responses to end anti-Asian hate. Watch the full Program here: youtu.be/JISUaOpWmmo
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Yesterday, we welcomed Vice Chair , and countless community leaders, to a roundtable about anti-Asian hate and what can be done to keep #AAPI communities safe. Your leadership reminds us that the fight continues --- and that together, we can #StopAAPIHate.
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Honored to join , , & to discuss the fight to #StopAsianHate.
CADOJ will continue to work alongside our community partners, law enforcement, and the legislature to ensure every Californian is seen, heard and protected.
Hate is not welcome in CA.
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On this day 22 years ago, President swore in Norman Mineta as the U.S. secretary of commerce, making him the first Asian American to serve in a presidential cabinet. Learn more about his life and legacy in the interactive timeline linked in our bio!
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The 988 suicide and crisis hotline has just launched nationwide. People experiencing a mental health crisis can now call or text 988, to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and connect with mental health professionals trained to respond to such emergencies.
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Asian Americans have made, and continue to make, significant contributions to flight and space exploration. Learn about the inspiring people who stood in the face of adversity and paved the way for all people to fly.
go.nasa.gov/3PDyczj
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Published in 2022, researchers mapped anti-Asian hate by using Twitter’s data set of geolocated tweets that contained keywords reflecting COVID-19 and anti-Asian hate during November 2019 and May 2020.
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Today marks the 40th anniversary of the subsequent rally following the 1982 Garment Workers' Strike. Today we honor and celebrate the power of 20k Chinese immigrant women who walked out of factories to demand better wages, health benefits and better working conditions.
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In the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, his sister Bridgett turned her pain into purpose by creating the George Floyd Memorial Foundation to address the root causes of systemic racism.
Learn, act and support the fight for racial justice at lovehasnolabels.com.
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Gidra, which began in 1969 by a group of 5 UCLA students, helped fill a void by providing historical context and personal narratives of the Asian American experience.
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The released the Online Hate and Harassment: The American Experience 2022 report, a national survey of hate and harassment online. AsAms have reported a dramatic increase in harassment online, paralleling hate incidents offline. Visit adl.org/repair-plan to learn more.
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How is #1990Institute reshaping and relaunching its Teachers Workshop, adding arrows to teachers’ quivers?
Read about our #asianamericanstudies and #uschina tracks on July 30 and Aug 6 in an article by in our #newsletter: ow.ly/Mabf50JL8F0
#aapi #ethnicstudies
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Ieoh Ming Pei (April 26, 1917 - May 16, 2019), commonly known as I. M. Pei, was a Chinese American architect often called the master of modern architecture. In 1983, he won the Pritzker Prize, which is sometimes referred to as the Nobel Prize of architecture.
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In the aftermath of the PULSE nightclub shooting, owner Barbara Poma established onePULSE Foundation to honor the legacies of the victims and survivors.
Every act of love can have an impact that lives on. Take action to support the LGBTQ+ community at lovehasnolabels.com.
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Building a more inclusive society and supporting communities who are discriminated against is critical to our future. The newest PSAs from our partner @LoveHasNoL shares about those who acted with love in response to tragedy—driving inclusion and justice.
lovehasnolabels.com
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Happy Birthday, America! To all of our families who are celebrating today, have a happy and safe July 4th!
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Former NBA point guard is launching a basketball school with the aim of motivating the next generation of young ballers of Asian descent. Follow the NBC News article to find out more about the program. nbcnews.com/news/asian-ame
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Terisa Siagatonu is a Samoan queer poet and leader. Having performed everywhere from the Obama White House to the UN Conference on Climate Change, her voice has provided representation for the LGBTQ and Samoan communities.
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The son of immigrants, Ben Fong-Torres rose to the top of the music industry as the legendary first music editor of Rolling Stone magazine. His cover stories created music legends.
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The AAPI community has been under attack and living in fear of their safety. Maddy Park created a fund to help members of the AAPI community get around town safely.
Take action to help end anti-Asian hate at lovehasnolabels.com
See full film here: youtu.be/iSK3lxMOgXU
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Her show "Donut (W)hole" is a celebration of the Cambodian stories told through the lens of 1st and 2nd generation Khmericans who grew up in their family's donut shop. Read more about Huynh and the discussions around generational trauma in the NPR article. npr.org/2022/03/22/108
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Phung Huynh is a Vietnamese-American artist who created these mixed media portraits on donut boxes to pay homage to the Cambodian immigrants who survived the aftermath of warfare and genocide.
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Before you join us on June 25th, 2022, learn more about what the Unity March is and what we aim to do by marching together.
To learn more visit unitymarch.com
#UnityMarch2022
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When we unite, we will bring real change.
On June 25th, 2022, step out and march with us in Washington, D.C. to advance equitable representation and rights for all of our communities.
Join the movement: unitymarch.com
#UnityMarch2022
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In this untold story of a sibling bond between a sister and brother, see how their love and legacy persevere through millions of acts of love from others.
Learn, act and support the fight for racial justice at lovehasnolabels.com.
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Zia played a crucial role in bringing federal civil rights charges against the perpetrators of Vincent's killing and in igniting a response to the crime through her advocacy work. Her journalism helped to galvanize the Asian American community to demand justice for Vincent Chin.
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Over the weekend members of our community gathered to pay respect and honor the memory of Vincent Chin, whose horrific murder occurred 40 years ago on June 23.
’s time in Detroit overlapped with the murder of Vincent Chin in 1982 (cont.)
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Congratulations to Dr. Arati Prabhakar for her historic nomination to serve as Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. If confirmed to lead OSTP, Prabhakar would become the third Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander to serve in cabinet.
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It's World Music Day! Enjoy some photos featuring instruments and musicians from all over Asia. Share your favorite artists in the comment section!
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It's World Music Day! Enjoy some photos featuring instruments and musicians from all over Asia. Share your favorite artists in the comment section!
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Hear from CEO, , speak on the importance of education in combating anti-AAPI hate, the progress we have made thus far, and the work that still needs to be done.
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Marvel’s new Disney+ series “Ms. Marvel” received praise from reviewers and fans, but some are blasting its diversity, calling it too “woke” and “cringe.” And critics say they know what's behind the criticism. Read the full NBC News story via the link in bio.
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Happy Juneteenth! TAAF honors and celebrates the emancipation and history of Black Americans on this historic day. Our shared mission is to continue the fight for racial equality for all.
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The documentary, which originally aired on POV in July 1989, details the incident from initial eye-witness accounts, the ensuing murder trials to the lenient sentences the assailants received, and the repercussions for the families and community involved
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