In Solidarity—#StopAsianHate

Since the outbreak of the pandemic, anti-Asian sentiments have run rampant and hate crimes have surged throughout the United States. In a time of vulnerability, the Bronx Documentary Center continues to stand in solidarity with our friends, and neighbors of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. 

As we stand against racism, we also call for a united effort in condemning any form of discrimination, and ask our allies to help amplify our voice for restoring justice within the AAPI community.

Here is a small round-up of resources and self-care:

• Support—The Strategist has created a list of "61 Ways to Donate in Support of Asian Communities". Asian Veggies specializes in delivering Asian specialty products directly to your doorstep. Founded at the onset of COVID-19, Heart of Dinner works to fight food insecurity and isolation experienced by Asian American seniors. (Source Kim Saira and Annie Wu)

• Volunteer—Protect Chinatown (based in NYC's Chinatown) is accepting volunteer applications and chaperone requests via their website, as is SafeWalks.

• Share—Hate Crime Book, has created booklets with information on how to recognize and report Asian hate crimes. NYC Human Rights have developed a toolkit for addressing Anti-Asian bias, discrimination, and hate. The Asian American Federation is sharing downloadable safety one-pagers available in multiple languages. 

• Follow—@aafederation, @aajaofficial, @mekongnyc_, @stopaapihate, @asiaamericancollective, @asianamericanlife, @asianamericangirlclub

• Advocate—Hollaback! and Asian Americans Advancing Justice partnered to offer virtual workshops on bystander intervention. Contact your representative using ResistBot.

• Mental Health Resources:

  • Subtle Asian Mental Health is offering free one on one listening sessions. Asian Mental Health Collective has compiled a list of international mental health providers and organizations here.

  • Both Calm and Headspace offer free guided exercises.

  • Check out podcasts by therapists of color and the Liberate Free Guided Meditation App that is specially tailored for people of color. 
    
    

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