Published in Advancing Justice — AAJC·PinnedAAPI Educational Content Guide for KidsThis year marks the 30th anniversary of Congress designating the month of May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), an expansion of Asian Pacific American Heritage Week as established in 1979. Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have a long and rich history in the United States, yet…Asian American6 min readAsian American6 min read
Published in Advancing Justice — AAJC·Pinned45 Best AAPI Films, Television, and Literature for RepresentationAsian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities have long struggled for visibility and inclusion. Despite nearly two centuries of bringing rich history, culture, and contributions to American society, our narratives are often erased and misrepresented in mainstream media and literature. Harmful stereotypes and misconceptions about our communities, such as…Review13 min readReview13 min read
Published in Advancing Justice — AAJC·PinnedAdvancing Justice Affiliation Redistributes Funds to Partner Organizationsby Asian Americans Advancing Justice As a leading network of independently-run Asian American Pacific Islander civil and legal rights nonprofits, we find ourselves in a unique position to support our community partners. In 2021, amid a national reckoning with anti-Asian racism and violence and a deeper understanding of the systemic…4 min read4 min read
Published in Advancing Justice — AAJC·1 day agoCaring for Our Community — Resources for Family of Victims, Community Members, and Allies of Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay Shootings (Last Updated 1/27/2023)For many, Lunar New Year and the days that follow were meant to be a time filled with celebration, joy, and community. Instead, we mourn the lives lost and many injured following the tragic shootings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay. …Asian American5 min readAsian American5 min read
Published in Advancing Justice — AAJC·Dec 22, 2022What the Lies and Misleading Narratives in the 2022 Midterm Elections Can Teach UsWhat we observed Asian Americans are the fastest growing racial or ethnic group in the United States. Unfortunately, as this demographic growth translates into growing political influence, bad actors are attempting to take this power away. …Misinformation5 min readMisinformation5 min read
Published in Advancing Justice — AAJC·Dec 21, 2022The 2021 FBI Hate Crime Statistics Failed to Capture the Reality of Anti-Asian Hate. Here’s why.By Louise Liu Last week, the FBI released their 2021 hate crime data and indicated the lowest number of hate crimes in years, but the results are undercut by the failure of a significant number of local law enforcement agencies to report their data. 2021 marks the first year the…Anti Asian Violence3 min readAnti Asian Violence3 min read
Published in Advancing Justice — AAJC·Dec 20, 2022Reflections on 2022: Top 12 HighlightsAs this year comes to an end, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC reflects on the ways we supported and empowered our communities this year in our fight for a more equitable and inclusive future for all. 2022 has been a momentous year for our communities and our country, and…20227 min read20227 min read
Published in Advancing Justice — AAJC·Dec 14, 2022An Asian American Reading List for Owning and Knowing Our Narratives in 2023By Angela Chung Have you set your reading goals yet for the new year? If only we could narrow down the myriad of options! In this day and age, we are often overwhelmed by the abundance of information being shared with us daily, and at times it can be challenging…Readinglist5 min readReadinglist5 min read
Published in Advancing Justice — AAJC·Nov 18, 2022Building Unity From the Ground Up: Reflections From a Community Engagement InternBy Laurie Chan With the sweltering heat beating down on us, people all around me were running to deliver water bottles to the crowds on the National Mall during the first-ever Asian-American led march. Despite the unpredictable weather conditions, people showed up for each other. At that moment, I felt…Internships4 min readInternships4 min read
Published in Advancing Justice — AAJC·Oct 26, 2022Leading through Compassion and Serving Others — Tarina AhujaOn Friday, October 21, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC hosted its 26th annual American Courage Awards to recognize and celebrate trailblazers in the Asian American community who have shown extraordinary commitment to advancing civil and human rights. This year, Advancing Justice | AAJC introduced a new award in honor…Awards3 min readAwards3 min read
