NYC CCHR’s flyers “Hate and Bias Incidents Related to COVID-19” in different languages (عربى, বাংলা, 简体中文, 繁體中文, English, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, 日本語, 한국어, Polskie, русский, Español, Tiếng Việt, اردو, יידיש).
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AABANY’s report “A Rising Tide of Hate and Violence against”
A very extensive report about the anti-Asian violence by AABANY (Asian American Bar Association of NY). “A Rising Tide of Hate and Violence against: Asian Americans in New York During COVID-19: Impact, Causes, Solutions”
Asian American Federation’s Rise Up rally (Saturday, February 27, 2021)
Here is a note about the Asian American Federation’s Rise Up rally last Saturday. Hundreds of people along with Grace Meng, Chuck Schumer, Letitia James, Bill de Blasio, John Liu and many other local elected officials were there.
Asian Voices: Advocating for our Rights in NYC
Asian Voices: Advocating for our Rights in NYC is sponsored by NYC Commission on Human Rights, NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, NYPD-Asian Hate Crime Taskforce and NYC Black, Latino and Asian Caucus. Title: Asian Voices: Advocating for our Rights in NYC Date: Saturday, March 6, 2021 Time: 2pm Place: URL: Zoom link http://bit.ly/AsianVoicesNYC Description: Sponsored by: NYC Commission on Human Rights, NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, NYPD-Asian Hate Crime Taskforce and NYC Black, Latino and Asian Caucus. The recording of “Asian Voices: Advocating for Our Rights in NYC” on March 6 is available on YouTube now. People from …
PBS NewsHour: How to address the surge of anti-Asian hate crimes
PBS’s NewsHour on how to address the surge of anti-Asian hate crimes with AAPI activist Helen Zia and Rise founder Amanda Nguyen. A 30min recording is still available on the website. The show talks about the history of anti-Asian hate crimes in the U.S. (e.g., the murder of Vincent Chin), visibility of AAPI, and the role of social media for Asian American community organizations. Q&A follows.
PBS Documentary: Asian Americans
PBS has made its documentary series “Asian Americans” available on their website. They also share various teaching resources that can be used with this documentary series. The episode 5 features the Asian community in Queens.
CUNY Asian American Film Festival (AAFF) 2021 (deadline on May 7, 2021)
Do you make any film involving at least one Asian CUNY personnel (Director, Writer, Editor) and/or Asian American / Asian theme or narrative? If so, consider applying for the CUNY Asian American Film Festival (AAFF) 2021. Open to all CUNY and recently graduated students. Winner ($200) and runner-up ($100) for each category will receive an award. The deadline is Friday, May 7, 2021. See https://aaari.info/2021aaff/ for more information.
Asian Voices: Advocating for Our Rights in NYC (CCHR; 3/6/2021)
Asian Voices: Advocating for our Rights in NYC Sponsored by: NYC Commission on Human Rights, NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, NYPD-Asian Hate Crime Taskforce and NYC Black, Latino and Asian Caucus. Date: Saturday, March 6, 2021 Time: 2pm Zoom link: http://bit.ly/AsianVoicesNYC
Asian-American Wellness Group (3/17/2021)
Counselors Stacey Chen and Shirley Chen at LaGuardia Community College are hosting a weekly support group for Asian-American students. Asian-American Wellness Group aims to co-create a safe space where students can share how they’re feeling amidst the pandemic and connect with supportive others. Topics will be guided by student interests and may include emotional coping, mental health, family dynamics, impact on communities, and healing/empowerment as it relates to responding to racism and racial identity. Wednesdays 2:30pm-3:30pm starting Wednesday, March 17, 2021. RSVP to Stacey Chen at [email protected].
