Resources to Counter Anti-Asian Racism
With the increase in violence targeting Asian Americans, we appreciate the resources that community leaders, API organizations, and concerned citizens are offering.
Here are just a few that we find helpful as we face forward, take care of ourselves, and stand up for each other.
Self care Tips for Asian Americans Dealing with Racism Amid Coronavirus (HuffPost). Provides 6 tips to take care of yourself and others during the mounting stress and attacks against Asian Americans.
Asian American Federation distributes a FREE Stay Safe from Hate booklet that: (1)Helps you to communicate calmly and de-escalate tense situations, (2) Teaches you easy techniques to defend yourself physically, and (3) Shows you how to protect others using bystander intervention methods.
Compassion in Oakland promotes safety in the community and coordinates escort support for seniors in Oakland Chinatown.
Stop AAPI Hate – Asian American Pacific Islander communities stand up against hate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Report a hate crime. Stop mis-information.
Bystander Intervention Training– Learn the 5 D’s of Hollaback’s methodology for responding to harassment: : distract, delegate, document, delay, and direct; and how to prioritize your own safety while intervening. You’ll learn how your identities can shape your experience of harassment and the impact that harassment has on you and your community as a whole.