Published inAdvancing Justice — AAJC·PinnedMaui Wildfires: Resources for Victims, Community Members, and Allies (Updated 8/17/23)Maui is home to pristine beaches, sunrises over the Haleakalā, the sacred ʻĪao Valley, and beauty abound — and in this moment, raging wildfires are tearing it apart. The situation in Hawai’i remains dire as those affected by the disaster search for loved ones and look to rebuild what was…Disaster Response3 min readDisaster Response3 min read
Published inAdvancing Justice — AAJC·PinnedBANNED: An Asian American Reading List of Banned Books in 2023By Louise Liu In the last two years alone, local and legislative efforts to implement book bans in classrooms and libraries have grown exponentially: According to PEN America, a free speech organization, there were 1,477 individual book ban cases in the fall 2022 semester alone — a 28% increase from…Book Banning5 min readBook Banning5 min read
Published inAdvancing Justice — AAJC·Jun 30Queering the Diaspora: A Content List for the LGBTQ+ Asian ExperienceFor many LGBTQ+ Asian Americans, Pride Month is a time not only to celebrate the richness and joy of queerness, but to stand up and resist the erasure and whitewashing of community narratives. While sexual orientation and gender identity are foundational in how we move throughout the world, they are…LGBTQ10 min readLGBTQ10 min read
Published inAdvancing Justice — AAJC·Jun 20Reflecting on the Implications of Shelby County v. Holder, 10 years laterBy Zaria Mariko Guignard and Yeibin Andrews Ten years ago, on June 25, 2013, the Supreme Court invalidated a key section of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), shaking the foundation of voting rights in America. The decision rendered a crucial safeguard for marginalized communities ineffective, causing voter discrimination against communities…Voting Rights5 min readVoting Rights5 min read
Published inAdvancing Justice — AAJC·Jun 13Did Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Young Kids Get Counted in the 2020 Census?By Christopher Dick and Terry Ao Minnis This blog is cross-published by Count All Kids. The undercount of young children is a well-known and historical issue in decennial censuses — both in the United States as well as in other countries. …Census6 min readCensus6 min read
Published inAdvancing Justice — AAJC·May 19Community Spotlight: Bridging the Digital Divide for AAPI CommunitiesBy Nicole Morgenstern It is clearer than ever that internet access and digital literacy skills are crucial to fully participate in today’s society. From accessing healthcare and job opportunities to building movements and lifelong connections, internet access is an essential utility that all Americans need. As the demand for the…Digital Divide4 min readDigital Divide4 min read
Published inAdvancing Justice — AAJC·May 1What People Get Wrong About Anti-Asian Hate (and Why It’s Harmful to Racial Solidarity)By Louise Liu Since the start of the pandemic, there has been an increase in anti-Asian hate — and an increasingly prevalent myth that Black people are behind the attacks. The repeated media coverage of several videos showing Black individuals attacking Asian Americans has further contributed to the false narrative. …Anti Asian Racism4 min readAnti Asian Racism4 min read
Published inAdvancing Justice — AAJC·Apr 21Beyond a Bystander: Standing Up to Anti-Asian HateBy Kristie To Ever since the rapid increase in anti-Asian hate in 2020, I’ve found myself spending the majority of my free time in front of the TV watching the news stations report about yet another anti-Asian hate incident. …Stopasianhate3 min readStopasianhate3 min read
Published inAdvancing Justice — AAJC·Apr 20Turbulence Ahead: Racial & Religious Profiling at the Border and PortsBy Tahir Imin What does racial and religious profiling look like at the border and ports? Twenty two years after 9/11, racial and religious profiling is still the harsh reality for many Americans. Last March, three Muslim-American travelers from Minnesota, Texas, and Arizona sued the Department of Homeland Security after they were stopped multiple times by U.S. officials over several years at the…Racial Profiling4 min readRacial Profiling4 min read
Published inAdvancing Justice — AAJC·Mar 30Xenophobic Rhetoric Overshadowed Real Users’ Rights Protection Concerns During TikTok HearingLast Thursday, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew faced five hours of questioning before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The stated purpose of the hearing was for lawmakers and the American people to hear more about TikTok’s commitments to protecting user data and, as TikTok is ultimately owned by Chinese…Tiktok App4 min readTiktok App4 min read
