Reporting on anti-AA/PI hate and other September 2024 updates
Stop AAPI Hate
Stop AAPI Hate is a national coalition aimed at addressing anti-Asian racism across the U.S.
This month has been jam-packed for us at the coalition: we continued to sound the alarm about the danger of anti-Asian land laws engaged with some of our closest supporters, and most importantly, we released our most comprehensive report to date , examining the current state of anti-AA/PI hate and what we are doing to fight back.?
And what we learned was incredible. Even in the face of ongoing anti-AA/PI hate, our communities are strong, we are resilient, and we are confronting racism head on. In fact, nearly 3 in 4 AA/PI adults recently participated in civic or political actions to reduce or resist racism.?
Whether that be through learning more about the history of racial discrimination in the U.S., sharing experiences to raise awareness , or engaging politically like contacting elected officials, AA/PI communities are showing up in big numbers.
Keep scrolling to learn more about the state of anti-AA/PI hate and everything that happened last month — from me, from the coalition, and from our communities at large.
KEEPING UP WITH THE COALITION
Reporting on the state of anti-AA/PI hate
This month, we released our latest report: “From Pain To Power: Asian American and Pacific Islander Activism in the Face of Hate,” which combines our reporting center data with key insights from our first annual national survey with NORC at University of Chicago to examine current state of anti-Asian American and anti-Pacific Islander (anti-AA/PI) hate, the impact on AA and PI communities, and how it’s driving civic engagement and political activation.?
Here are some of the key things we found:
1?? Almost half (49%) of AA/PI adults experienced an act of hate in 2023 due to their race, ethnicity, or nationality — a reminder that hate remains pervasive across AA/PI communities.?
2?? People who experienced hate were 5.6 times more likely to report moderate to severe anxiety and depression compared to people who did not.
3?? Among victims of hate, we found an alarming gap between the support people need and the support they receive. Over one-third (37%) did not receive legal assistance, mental health support, language services, and other kinds of needed support.
We presented our findings at a D.C. press conference with leadership from the Congressional Asian and Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and again at the White House Initiative on AA & NHPIs Policy Summit. We also distributed the report to all 535 members of the U.S. Congress, sending a clear message about the growing influence of AA/PI voters and the policies we need to keep our communities safe.?
You can visit our website to learn more about the current state of anti-AA/PI Hate — including selected incidents from the Stop AAPI Hate Reporting Center, and recommendations for candidates, lawmakers, and committed advocates.
Breaking down our Project 2025 analysis
Last month, we read all 900+ pages of Project 2025 and analyzed the impact it’ll have on AA/PIs. Throughout September, we took to social media to break Project 2025 down even further taking a look at the specific policies and how they affected Americans in the past.?
?? Learn how Project 2025 would allow ICE to detain and deport immigrants without a warrant.
?? Learn how Project 2025 would fuel the racial profiling of Asian Americans .
?? Learn how Project 2025 would eliminate family-based immigration .
Combatting the rise of racist land laws
In Georgia, we held a virtual roundtable discussion about SB 420 — a dangerous new land law that undermines the civil rights of Asian immigrant families. In collaboration with Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta, we brought together a panel of scholars, advocates, and government leaders to discuss how our communities can defeat this law and protect our civil rights.
NUMBER OF THE MONTH: 74
In 2023, nearly 3 in 4 AA/PIs (74%) recently participated in civic or political actions to reduce or resist racism.
AA/PI political engagement has reached staggering levels — and experience with hate appears to be a major driver. Our “Pain to Power” report found that victims of hate are 2.5 times as likely to engage in political activities like protesting or signing a petition.
?? Why is this important? Asian Americans make up the fastest-growing eligible electorate in the country. Ahead of an extremely consequential election, our collective power and political influence will decide the fate of ballot measures and electoral races nationwide — and the future of the United States in general.?
DONOR SPOTLIGHT: STOP AAPI HATE SAN FRANCISCO
A few weeks ago, our Fund Development team held an in-person mixer at the San Francisco Fairmont Hotel in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival. It was a fun, interactive evening where members of the community sampled mooncakes and chatted with our amazing program leads.
Thank you to all the businesses who provided us with their goods for guests to enjoy: Herringbone Treats , Little Moon Bakehouse , and Third Culture Bakery ! This mixer is just one of the many ways we’ve engaged with our supporter communities this year — from New York and Los Angeles to Seattle and Washington DC.?
As always, there is much work to be done as we continue to strengthen our movement for racial justice, and your support will go a long way. Please consider making a one-time gift to Stop AAPI Hate to support our work.
KEEPING UP WITH THE COMMUNITY
?? NYC to consider reparations for descendants of enslaved people: The NYC City Council recently passed a bill that’ll create a task force to study the harmful effects of slavery and to create a plan to make reparations for the harms caused. NYC joins a number of cities and counties across the nation to study the lasting effects of slavery on African and Indigenous Americans.
?? AAPI Latino families share how they combine their cultures: Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Did you know that the number of people who identify as AAPI and Latino has more than doubled since 2000? California is home to roughly 300,000 of them. This article follows the lives of several AAPI Latinos and their joys and struggles of identifying with both cultures.
???? Pacific Islanders fill the gaps in medical studies: Pacific Islanders are often left out of medical studies — resulting in inadequate healthcare data and solutions for their communities. This University of Hawaii team is working to change that, by pushing for more inclusive research to better address the community's needs.
?? New short film features a Sikh superhero: The South Asian and Sikh American cartoonist Vishavjit Singh released a 10-minute animated film called “American Sikh” , which follows his life between the U.S. and India as he navigates post 9/11 hate and examines his identity.?
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