Stop AAPI Hate

Findings from our new report “From Pain to Power: Asian American and Pacific Islander Activation in the Face of Hate” show that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who experienced an act of hate are the MOST motivated to be civically active and politically engaged. 🌟 This pioneering report combines Stop AAPI Hate reporting center data with key insights from our first annual survey of AA/PI adults conducted in collaboration with NORC at the University of Chicago. 📊 Head to our website now to get the latest updates on the current state of anti-AA/PI hate, the impact on our communities, and how survivors of hate are taking action. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e-ZFuyZa

This holiday season, our team is taking time off to recharge and prepare for the challenges that lie ahead in 2025. From all of us at Stop AAPI Hate, we encourage you to take whatever time you can for yourself, so we can all channel our full strength into taking action in the new year. 🌟 If you need a place to start, our website has a list of community resources designed to help Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and the people we love access relevant information, trainings, and direct services. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCgSBnmc

As 2024 comes to a close, we want to thank the many supporters who make our work possible, day in and day out. 💛 From foundation supporters and corporate partners whose gifts help our coalition continue to grow, to small businesses who donated their time and talents to us, we’re so grateful for your support. Your generosity allows us to strengthen our mission to address racism and discrimination in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

“This is a time for us to strengthen our resolve. This is the moment that we need to come together so that we can create a world where everyone can thrive.” - Cynthia Choi, Stop AAPI Hate 💭 Coming out of the election, many of us are experiencing fear and anxiety around what the next four years will look like for Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and all marginalized communities. 📰 Read our November Newsletter to learn how we're strengthening our commitment to defending our rights, our democracy, and our safety — and what you can do to join us.

Looking for a new job opportunity in 2025? Stop AAPI Hate is #hiring for positions on our Policy and Data & Research teams, including: Director of Federal Policy (rolling) Research Manager (Deadline: 1/10/25) Data and Research Coordinator (Deadline: 1/10/25) As we continue to expand our fight against racism and discrimination, we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us defend the rights of AAPIs, advocate for policies that create safer communities, and support research from the nation’s largest reporting center tracking anti-AAPI hate acts. Head to our website to learn more about how you can join our mission to stop hate and build power for AAPI communities. ➡️ stopaapihate.org/careers/

This #GivingTuesday, you can make an impact in the fight against racism, and your support is needed now more than ever. Through your generosity, we’ve made significant strides – from building the nation’s largest reporting center dedicated to tracking hate against AAPIs, to advocating for policy changes that protect our communities from discrimination when riding public transit, buying a home, and more. As we prepare for 2025, we anticipate that hate will continue to affect countless lives, but we stand ready to defend the rights, dignity, and safety of our communities wherever and whenever they come under attack. Will you join us? Take a stand against hate and make your tax-deductible donation to Stop AAPI Hate today: stopaapihate.org/donate

Earlier this week, we hosted a virtual town hall to break down the threats against our freedoms and safety under the next Trump presidency, and what we can do to mobilize against them. Thank you, Jo-Ann Yoo (Asian American Federation), Michelle Pedro (ARKANSAS COALITION OF MARSHALLESE INC), Trevor Smith and Savannah Romero (BLIS Collective) for joining our panel discussions! In case you couldn’t make it, head to our blog to access the recording, and find resources to help you navigate this political moment – from Know Your Rights information for immigrants to resources for confronting mis/disinformation in multiple AAPI languages: https://lnkd.in/ea39Ba8b

📈 "As political leaders saw their profiles rise, everyday South Asian Americans experienced increased racism, with anti-South Asian posts online doubling over the campaign season." - Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC Asian America Stop AAPI Hate co-founder Manjusha Kulkarni shares key insights from our report on anti-South Asian hate. https://lnkd.in/e9F9m9tb

🚨 On 11/20, Congress will vote on H.R. 9495. #HR9495 would give Trump and his admin of loyalists unprecedented power to silence & shut down nonprofits they personally dislike. 📩 Tell your reps to oppose this dangerous, anti-democratic bill now: https://lnkd.in/eQpEAG2T