Thread by @CurtisSChin

Jonathan D. Chang’s portrait (below, left) of Vicha Ratanapakdee, 84, killed on the streets of #SanFrancisco has became a symbol on #socialmedia in the fight vs anti-Asian violence in the US. Join me, the Thai-American community & others for #JusticeForVicha #VichaRatanapakdee

https://twitter.com/danieldaekim/status/1357728789996982272

Originally from #Thailand, #VichaRatanapakdee 🙏moved to #SanFrancisco to help care for his grandkids. After finishing his daily routine of prepping his grandsons for their day, he was on his usual morning walk when he was violently shoved & kicked. #RIP thaienquirer.com/23795/opinion-…

“Disgusted, angry & sad”: L.A. artist Jonathan D. Chang says about killing of Vicha Ratanapakdee in #SF.

Indeed. One more unprovoked attack against Asian Americans, many elderly.
coconuts.co/bangkok/news/i… #JusticeForVicha

🙏 @raburnreport @jdschang @danieldaekim @LondonBreed

Via actor Henry Golding on the killing of Vicha Ratanapakdee in San Francisco.

#VichaRatanapakdee.@LondonBreed @chesaboudin @SFPD @ThaiEmbDC @USEmbassyBKK @AAFederation @NBCAsianAmerica @kimmythepooh @angryasianman @yomyomf @danieldaebak @raburnreport #JusticeForVicha

https://twitter.com/henrygolding/status/1357730382523756546

A tweet via the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @CAPAC—chaired by @RepJudyChu @RepGraceMeng @RepMarkTakano w/ @RepTedLieu @RepAndyKimNJ & Exec Board @SenDuckworth @KamalaHarris @maziehirono @brianschatz @RepBera @RepEdCase &…

#VichaRatanapakdee #JusticeforVicha

https://twitter.com/CAPAC/status/1358152487375675396

Starting soon. Have a listen. Apropos of this thread: “A Conversation about Acts of Hate toward Asian Americans” with @danieldaekim, @bennyluo, @lisaling, & @danielwuyanzu. Today, Feb 6 at 5:30 PM EST on @joinclubhouse! joinclubhouse.com/event/MdRGKWWG @ClubhouseBest #AAPI @AAFederation

.@danieldaekim FYI. @AAFederation & the Center for Anti-Violence Education 
have created safety videos/booklets in 5 Asian languages to help community members afraid of anti-Asian bias stay safe, ht @CarlottaMohamed. 
@pfizer_news @BklynFoundation @KACFNY
qns.com/2021/01/aaf-re…

.@danieldaekim
DYK. "...anti-Asian hate crimes soared 1,900% in the last year..." @QueensChronicle covers @AAFederation's safety videos aimed at teaching Asian New Yorkers "..simple, easy-to-follow self-defense strategies."
To access the series, visit bit.ly/3nkjWwh

@danieldaekim
Q. For ongoing @joinClubhouse chat: much of anti-#AAPI violence data is often anecdotal or city or state/region specific. Is there a single org/gov body that can compile readily available nation-wide data, faster than @DOJPH hatecrimes data?
justice.gov/hatecrimes/hat…

.@danieldaekim: re your Q: what can we do?
A: suggestion of specific areas to support, incl. w/ funds, in effort to push back against anti-Asian violence:
✔️research
✔️mental health
✔️immigrant integration
✔️econ development
✔️nonprofit support
✔️#civicengagement
Ht @AAFederation

#MyPOV: Addressing anti-Asian/#AAPI violence must also not ignore 🐘s in the room—the issues of race, age & economics of attackers/attacked—& thus think through ways to bridge/educate/engage across communities. #BIPOC #APIA

@danieldaekim @lisaling @bennyluo @danielwuyanzu

“Art has always played an important role in social change.” ~Artist & technologist @DrueKataoka

Indeed. From Mahalia Jackson & her #civilrights activism to @danieldaekim & his work today on & off the screen, including here on @joinClubhouse.

Amid celebrations of #diversity 👏, the sad reality Biden also decided to NOT have an #AAPI Cabinet Secretary—for 1st time in 20+ years.

Here’s @TheHillOpinion per this @danieldaekim @lisaling @bennyluo @danielwuyanzu @DrueKataoka @joinClubhouse talk. thehill.com/opinion/white-…

Clubhouse @joinClubhouse is #JustAudio but, always nice for a little video too every now & then.
@danieldaekim @lisaling @bennyluo @danielwuyanzu 👋

Watch: on the importance of #civicengagement. #InConversation w/ “Crazy Rich Asians” author Kevin Kwan.

This @joinClubhouse Room is on 🔥🔥🔥 as Jose Antonio Vargas @joseiswriting underscores the importance of #storytelling. Indeed.

🏠 2,900 strong & 📈
@danieldaekim @lisaling @danielwuyanzu @bennyluo

PS: a shout-out to Filipino/FilAm frontline workers.

https://twitter.com/curtisschin/status/1355969105719922689?s=21

A shout out to “Los Angeles vs Hate” No matter the neighborhood you live in or the job you have, the #diversity of #LA makes us stronger. The core message: the unity of all Angelenos is what will allow us to overcome hate. Ht Hong Lee via @danieldaekim
lavshate.org

You never know who will join you on @joinClubhouse. Great to hear from Hong Lee, an ambassador now for “Los Angeles vs Hate.” lavshate.org

The background: asamnews.com/2020/09/12/hon…

Next up, here on #Clubhouse @joinClubhouse:👋 @jimkwik @KwikLearning

#quote. “A lot of change starts with awareness.” ~Jim Kwik.

Indeed. Thanks, @danieldaekim @lisaling @danielwuyanzu @bennyluo for helping drive broader awareness of anti-Asian/#AAPI violence.

#StandForAsians
And thanks MC Jin for stopping by on @joinClubhouse | @danieldaekim @lisaling @danielwuyanzu @bennyluo

@iammcjin ✊with a shout out to @BET @BETMusic

And it’s a wrap…
Hey, @danieldaekim, look who joined us… @henrygolding. Give that man a speaking role next time! Until we chat again. @joinClubhouse

Ending this thread, as it began: With an image of Vicha Ratanapakdee 🙏, killed in #SF amidst ongoing anti-#AAPI/#Asian violence.

Great to have artist @jdschang who drew this image w/ us also just now on @joinClubhouse w/ @danieldaekim ✊ #JusticeForVicha #VichaRatanapakdee

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