We at United for a Fair Economy are devastated by the tragedy that occurred in Atlanta, GA, on March 16th. We must address root causes of hate that has left eight dead, including six women of Asian decent. They include white supremacy, misogyny, sexualized racism, and sexual violence against Asian and Asian American women.
UFE staff have prepared a list of resources that may be useful for those working in communities impacted. This is not an exhaustive list, so we invite you to lift up additional organizations and resources in the comments.
Useful Resources:
- Stopaapihate.org
- Asianmhc.org
- anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co
Organizations:
- AAAJ Atlanta
- Red Canary Song
- AAPI Women Lead
- NAPAWF Atlanta
- CAAV (NYC)
- Asian Mental Health Collective
- Butterfly: Asian and Migrant Sex Workers Network
- APENEJ (Oakland)
- NQAPIA - A Federation of LGBTQ Asian American, South Asian, Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander Organizations
Organization in North Carolina:
Organizations in Boston:
- Chinese Progressive Association - Boston
- Asian American Resource Workshop - Boston
Events:
Also, we have signed on to a collective statement from "Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta" and hope you will join us in uplifting a local organization that's working on the ground.
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Addressing such violence requires more than condemning a single act. It also means examining the social attitudes and stereotypes that can contribute to harassment, dehumanization and violence against marginalized communities. Listening to Asian American voices and recognizing the experiences of women affected by racism and sexism are essential parts of that conversation.
Communities can respond by supporting organizations working against discrimination, creating safer spaces for dialogue and challenging racist or misogynistic behaviour when it appears. Solidarity becomes meaningful when it is translated into education, empathy and concrete action.
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Remembering the victims should ultimately go hand in hand with a commitment to building communities where people are treated with dignity and where hatred is confronted rather than ignored.