On a day when the AAPI community should be gathering to celebrate Lunar New Year, we once again find ourselves grieving. On Saturday night in Monterey Park, California, a gunman opened fire at a dance studio following a Lunar New Year celebration. (1/4)
In the year 2021, the Asian American community persisted and thrived in the face of unprecedented violence and pain. We united like never before. Thank you to the everyday heroes who served our country when we needed it the most. Here is TAAF’s tribute to 2021.
Anti-Asian hate has not stopped. It has not slowed down. From the bus attack in Indiana to the below assault on an Asian elder, our community remains the target of attacks. We must remain vigilant. We must continue to work together to create long term change to end this violence.
𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐎𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐅:
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This 78-y/o man w/a cane was walking New Montgomery the AM of 1/8 on his way to his daughter’s home.
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You can see in this vid used in the PD investigation, he is approached f/behind, attacked and knocked to the ground
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We condemn the deadly attacks today in Israel and stand in solidarity with the
@ADL
and our allies in the Jewish community. We mourn the lives lost and express our condolences to those impacted by this tragedy. Hate is not the answer.
Last night, Asians and Asian Americans were honored on the global stage.
-In the 95 years of
#Oscars
history, we were finally able to celebrate an Asian actress being awarded the "Best Actress" Oscar with Michelle Yeoh's win. (1/5)
President Biden names Krystal Ka’ai to lead the expanded White House Initiative on AANHPIs. This is a historic moment for our community. Thank you
@POTUS
for your commitment to 23 million Asian Americans.
@WhiteHouseAAPI
NEW: President Biden is expected to sign an executive order formally re-establishing
@WhiteHouseAAPI
on Friday and will tap
@CAPAC
executive director Krystal Ka'ai to lead the expanded initiative.
✍️
@TheAPJournalist
+
@shawnarchen
Monterey Park is a city made up of 65% Asian Americans. We are heartbroken for the victims, we mourn with their families, and we are angry. Violence against the AAPI community has not gone away. (2/4)
As we continue to gather information and learn more about this horrific event - we ask that the media report on this incident with integrity, empathy, and accuracy. This story must not fade from the headlines. (3/4)
“Stop the Hatred,” is a collaboration between Jin and Wyclef that aims to send a message of unity between the AAPI and Black communities directed by filmmaker Bao Nguyen and produced in partnership w/ The Asian American Foundation (TAAF)
.
@AndrewYang
is a proud New Yorker running for mayor. He lives and works in NYC.
@NYDailyNews
should know better than to show
#AAPIs
as foreigners & push the stereotypes that foment hate and violence. More than 1 in 10 NYers are AAPIs. Depictions like this degrade our community.
In May, we honor the rich historical and cultural legacy of AAPIs in the U.S. Stay tuned for more historic programming celebrating the wonderful diversity of the AAPI community.
#APAHM
TAAF believes that a better America is not only possible, but necessary. This year in 2022, we focused on building the foundation to transform our future. Thank you to our AAPI community for your dedication and commitment. Our shared work is just beginning.
The legacy of Linsanity.
#38AtTheGarden
, an
@HBO
original documentary that chronicles the extraordinary ascendence of point guard Jeremy Lin (
@JLin7
) during his landmark 2012 season with the New York Knicks, premieres October 11 on
@HBOMax
.
“The lack of a feeling of safety and belonging is not just something experienced during COVID and the previous (presidential) administration,” Norman Chen, CEO of TAAF said. “These are long-lasting issues that need to be addressed.”
A
@gofundme
has been established for the victims of the
#HalfMoonBay
shooting. 100% of the proceeds will go to victims and surviving families, many of whom are facing a myriad of challenges as a result of this horrific tragedy.
The man behind the mask. Peter Tsai, a recently retired professor who taught at the University of Tennessee, invented the core technology used in the N95 mask. How did a Taiwanese teacher of fiber science, born on a family farm in Taichung, end up saving the world?
For the first time in Oscar history, four Asian actors received nominations in a single year!
We celebrate the Asian and Asian American creatives and films honored tonight. Who are you rooting for?
The Asian American Foundation stands behind Boston Mayor
@MayorWu
. Racism, intolerance and discrimination have no place in America. The time for change is now. We believe that a better America is not only possible, but necessary.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 paved the way for the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 ending previous anti-Asian immigration racial quotas and led to the dramatic growth of the Asian American population.
The mass shooting in Buffalo is yet another reminder that white supremacy and anti-immigrant attitudes continue to fuel violence in US. This hate and suffering cannot continue. Americans shouldn’t live in fear for their lives because of what we look like or where we worship.
@jlinfoundation
and TAAF today launched the Stronger Together Collaborative. We are excited to support the work of nine community-rooted AAPI youth organizations in NYC that are building solidarity across AAPI and other communities of color. Learn more !
A new quarter design featuring Patsy Mink, the first woman of color and the first Asian American woman elected to Congress, has been released. Mink represented Hawaii's congressional districts, fighting for gender and racial equality, affordable childcare & bilingual education.
This line of questioning by
@SenTomCotton
was ignorant & outright racist. Recklessly raising suspicion that any Asian is part of the CCP has extremely dangerous consequences for all Asian Americans. We expect elected officials to responsibly prioritize public safety over politics
Sen. Tom Cotton: "Have you ever been a member of the Chinese Communist Party?"
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew: "Senator, I'm Singaporean. No."
Cotton: "Have you ever been associated or affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party?"
Chew: "No, senator. Again, I'm Singaporean."
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden signed the Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education Act, which was co-authored by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii, and U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui of California.
Today,
@MayorShengThao
makes history as
#Oakland
’s first Hmong mayor! Congratulations on your inauguration, we look forward to supporting your efforts and working together.
Today is the Day of Remembrance of U.S. Wartime Incarceration of Japanese Americans in World War II. Today we reflect on and honor the families, stories, and experiences of Japanese Americans impacted by this dark period in our history.
Of all the universes, we live in the one where Michelle Yeoh makes history as the first Asian woman to win the Best Actress Oscar—love that for us!
#Oscars
#Oscars95
In 2005, Congress passed a resolution in support of
#KoreanAmericanDay
, honoring the contributions of Korean Americans and commemorating the arrival of the first wave of Korean immigrants to Hawaii on January 13, 1903.
Why is May APAHM?
1) to commemorate the arrival of 14-year-old John Manjiro, the first known Japanese immigrant to America arriving here by a whaling ship on May 7, 1843.
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For our elders. For our neighbors. For us.
@TAAForg
is launching The Anti-Hate National Network to bring historic investment, leadership, and hope to AAPI communities across the country. Learn more at:
Today, families around the globe celebrate Lunar New Year, which marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar.
Happy Lunar New Year from
@taaforg
! Wishing everyone a year of abundance and prosperity.
Donald Trump’s perpetuation of the term “China Virus” in tonight’s RNC speech—the same language coined by his administration that incited unprecedented levels of anti-Asian violence and hate in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic— is reprehensible, irresponsible, and dangerous.
The United States vs. Wong Kim Ark case affirmed that American-born people—regardless of race—were U.S. citizens, which grants protection to millions of Americans to this day.
Thanks to a student-led movement, the Hawai‘i Department of Education (HIDOE) has become the first in the United States to approve a statewide high school social studies course on Filipino history and culture.
While we continue to grieve for the victims of the mass shooting in Monterey Park, we are learning of yet another mass shooting in Half Moon Bay in which some of the victims were Chinese farmworkers. (1/4)
On behalf of the 23 million AAPI in the US,
@taaforg
is calling on UPenn to take swift and meaningful action commensurate with its own stated goal to ‘stand strongly & proudly’ with the AAPI community and foster a rich and diverse campus community.
On the second anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings, we continue to honor the lives lost, stand in solidarity with their families and loved ones, and demand a better future for our Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
"My friends, our time is now. We are ready for our closeup and we are not going back to the background. Never. The challenges are by no means over, but we will face them together. And we will rise together,” said Michelle Yeoh.
This past Monday, TAAF sat down with African American and AAPI leaders to discuss intersectionality. Here's an insightful piece from Tiffany Cross, journalist, political analyst, author, and host of "The Cross Connection” on MSNBC.
In 2005, Congress passed a resolution encouraging the observance of
#KoreanAmericanDay
to honor the contributions of Korean Americans and commemorate the arrival of the first wave of Korean immigrants to Hawaii on January 13, 1903.
Earlier last week, a group of AAPI students on a Philadelphia train were targeted and violently assaulted, opening wounds in the broader community. Here is
@taaforg
’s statement regarding the incident.
"It is so powerful to look around the room and see us" -
@weijia
We were honored to partner with
@aaja
,
@APAICS
, CAA Amplify, and
@bradjenkins
to present the Inaugural “Our Voice: A White House Correspondents Brunch” to celebrate our community’s award-winning leaders.
“As a society, we are tolerating a kind of unconscionable open season against Asians & Asian Am. The number of incidents is rising, and no matter how uncomfortable or complex the crimes are or who commits such heinous acts, the victims deserve our full compassion.” -
@minjinlee11
On Sunday, February 27, 2022, a young man attacked 7 women of Asian descent without provocation. There is no ambiguity in this pattern of anti-Asian racist attacks. Attention must be paid. via
@nytimes
Michelle Go, a 40-year-old woman of Asian descent, was fatally pushed in front of an oncoming subway train in an unprovoked attack on January 15.
TAAF is working with local AAPI advocates to bring together leaders to pursue solutions for keeping AAPIs safer from attacks.
Hate has no place here. Stop antisemitism now. Join the conversation by using #🟦, the Blue Square emoji—a simple, but powerful unifying symbol—to show solidarity and support for the Jewish community and
#StandUpToJewishHate
.
@StandUp2JewHate
Meet Kalpana Chawla: The First South Asian American Woman in Space. Chawla’s career inspired young people in India and around the world to pursue careers in spaceflight - some even attending University of Texas to follow in her footsteps.
In celebration of Women's Equality Day, we wanted to highlight a few of the most influential AAPI women who joined the suffrage movement and dedicated their lives to fighting for equality. Swipe to learn more and comment below to share other leaders in the movement.
We are excited to announce our
@taaforg
Anti-Hate National Network. The first-of-its-kind multi-million dollar investment in AAPI communities that is both intersectional and intergenerational. Learn about our TAAF Action Centers in NYC, Oakland, & Chicago:
Jan 28th marks two years since the death of Vicha Ratanapakdee. His passing spotlighted the rise of violence against Asian Americans and helped fuel a nationwide movement to
#stopAAPIhate
. (1/2)
TAAF is heartbroken to learn of the devastating death of Angela Chao. A brilliant & committed leader, Angela’s warmth, kindness & infectious energy will live on in our work for decades to come. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Chao family during this tragic time.
Chancellor Thomas K. Leon's 'joke' at
@PurdueNorthwest
's graduation on Saturday suggested that Asian languages are something to be mocked. Students should feel honored and protected by their university leaders, not worried that "unplanned" or "off-the-cuff" remarks… (1/3)
To kick off APAHM & celebrate our 3 year anniversary, we're excited to announce that TAAF's Heritage Month Summit is coming to NYC on May 2-3! This year’s theme “
#TogetherWeBuild
Power” will focus on building power within the AANHPI community. Learn more:
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Repeal Act of 1943. The Act was passed by Congress to repeal the discriminatory exclusion laws against Chinese immigrants established through the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.
Today,
@POTUS
announced his intent to appoint leaders as commissioners to the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. TAAF is proud that
@SonalRShah
,
@danieldaekim
, and Rep. Underwood will be serving.
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (
#APAHM
), dedicated to celebrating the cultural heritage and influence AAPIs have had on the history of the United States.
Stay tuned here all month for announcements from TAAF and our partners.
Our third annual report on the STAATUS Index is here!
The STAATUS Index is a leading national study of attitudes and stereotypes towards AAPIs. Our data aims to increase awareness and provide solutions to continue improving the status of AAPIs in the U.S.
As this is likely to be the largest natural disaster in Hawaiʻi’s state history, we urge you to consider donating. For more information on vetted organizations to support, follow
@GovHawaii
.
TAAF statement on incidents involving teenage victims in New York. Thank you to our friends AALDEF and Asians Fighting Injustice for making us aware of these incidents.
A recent study by
@CDCgov
found that Asian children in the United States were the least likely to have received recent mental health treatment when compared with kids of other racial and ethnic groups.
We had an amazing AAPI Leadership Summit that brought together nearly 200 executives across sectors- philanthropy, corporations, nonprofits, media, and government- to collaborate on solutions for key issues impacting the AAPI community. We started the day with an inspiring…(1/2)
We are proud to welcome LAAUNCH Co-Founder
@normanlschen
as Chief Executive Officer of The Asian American Foundation. Norman brings a thirty-year career in entrepreneurship, healthcare, community leadership, and philanthropy spanning the United States and Asia.
Findings from this year’s STAATUS Index remind us that Asian Americans still don’t feel safe or that they fully belong in this country they call home. 1 in 2 Asian Americans feel unsafe in the U.S., while nearly 80% of Asian Americans do not completely feel they belong.
Congratulations to New Jersey on becoming the 2nd state to sign teaching AAPI history into law. This is a big step forward for ensuring AAPIs are reflected in our nation’s story, and TAAF looks forward to working with our partners to ensure the rest of the country follows suit.
Did you know that Americans are most familiar with the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII and least familiar with the murder of Vincent Chin?
Congratulations to Rising Against Asian Hate: One Day in March on your nomination for a Peabody Award! TAAF is honored to support this incredible work.
TAAF stands with
@PurdueNorthwest
's faculty, students,
@NAPAWFIndiana
, Asian American Academy of Science and Engineering, and other orgs who demand the resignation of Chancellor Thomas Keon. (1/4)
ʻAhahui Haku Moʻolelo (Hawaiian Journalists Association) and the Hawaiʻi chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association are urging journalists to exercise sensitivity and due diligence when framing their stories on the devastating Lāhainā wildfire.
Today’s official launch of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders marks an historic moment of representation and belonging for the AAPI community. Congratulations to Co-Chairs,
@AmbassadorTai
and
@SecBecerra
for their leadership.
The Asian American Foundation could not be more proud and excited to share TAAF Advisory Council Member
@lisaling
’s new
@hbomax
show “Take Out” - an inspiring celebration of Asian American food, history and culture. Tune in today!!
To honor the establishment of the U.S. Air Force 76 years ago today, we wanted to spotlight Hazel Ying Lee, the first Chinese American woman aviator and the first Chinese American woman to fly for the United States military. Swipe to read more.
This week,
@IAmAmnaNawaz
started her new role as Co-anchor of
@NewsHour
. Amna is an award-winning journalist and makes history as the first Muslim Pakistani-American to occupy the seat. She is also the founder and former managing editor of NBC’s Asian America platform.
“TAAF was founded in 2021 to address racism against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and to foster greater belonging & prosperity. We are grateful to YOU — our grantees, partners, & community. We are just getting started.”
-Norman Chen, TAAF CEO
Black & Asian solidarity has been rooted in us through our ancestors for decades. Throughout Black History Month, we celebrate the rich histories of solidarity that connect our communities. Take a look at this video on the legacy of two icons, Malcom X and Yuri Kochiyama.
To celebrate International Women's Day, we are highlighting just a few of the incredible AANHPI women trailblazers accelerating progress for our community. Who are you celebrating today? Let us know in the comments below!
The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) is here to serve the 23 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. Join us in celebrating the launch on May 4th at 3PM ET.
#TAAF
RSVP:
Bruce Lee wanted representation to be accurate. He set out to be a true reflection of the Asian community. In this clip, hear Shannon Lee (
@therealshannonlee
) share how her father
#BruceLee
paved the way for Asians in media.
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