1/12
While we await more information about the recent fatal shootings of 8 people, 6 of whom were Asian women, in GA, we know enough about the chilling effect the killings have had on Asians in American, especially in light of the recent surge in violence against them. #velshi
While we await more information about the recent fatal shootings of 8 people, 6 of whom were Asian women, in GA, we know enough about the chilling effect the killings have had on Asians in American, especially in light of the recent surge in violence against them. #velshi
2/12
None of this is new. Anti-Asian racism has a long and troubling history, including the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 - a law specifically designed to prevent Chinese American laborers from entering the country. #velshi
None of this is new. Anti-Asian racism has a long and troubling history, including the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 - a law specifically designed to prevent Chinese American laborers from entering the country. #velshi
3/12
To this day it’s the only law ever passed to prevent all members of a specific ethnic or national group from immigrating here. Scapegoating Asian Americans for public health issues is not new, either. #velshi
To this day it’s the only law ever passed to prevent all members of a specific ethnic or national group from immigrating here. Scapegoating Asian Americans for public health issues is not new, either. #velshi
4/12
Which is why on the many occasions the former President of the United States engaged in it, when referring to covid-19 with derogatory names. It cut so deeply in the Asian American community. And it paved the way for his supporters to follow suit. #velshi
Which is why on the many occasions the former President of the United States engaged in it, when referring to covid-19 with derogatory names. It cut so deeply in the Asian American community. And it paved the way for his supporters to follow suit. #velshi
5/12
For the rest of us, who were not part of the problem, we now have a chance to be part of the solution. President Biden has already said the right things, and that is good. Laws can change, executive orders can be enacted, and they will help. #velshi
For the rest of us, who were not part of the problem, we now have a chance to be part of the solution. President Biden has already said the right things, and that is good. Laws can change, executive orders can be enacted, and they will help. #velshi
6/12
Some companies in cities with large Asian American populations have offered to donate to causes and community solutions like increased police presence or volunteer patrols, which is great. Ultimately, though, we need to fix the underlying problem. #velshi
Some companies in cities with large Asian American populations have offered to donate to causes and community solutions like increased police presence or volunteer patrols, which is great. Ultimately, though, we need to fix the underlying problem. #velshi
7/12
One thing I personally have learned a lot about in the wake of #metoo & the social justice movements of the last year, is how to be a better ally. I didn’t really know what that word meant in this context a few years ago but when I learned it really resonated #velshi #BLM
One thing I personally have learned a lot about in the wake of #metoo & the social justice movements of the last year, is how to be a better ally. I didn’t really know what that word meant in this context a few years ago but when I learned it really resonated #velshi #BLM
8/12
As someone with some power, privilege & voice, I use that actively to demonstrate to those who might be frightened, unsure or unsafe that I am prepared to learn the issue, offer my understanding, extend my support, encouragement & if necessary, my protection. #velshi
As someone with some power, privilege & voice, I use that actively to demonstrate to those who might be frightened, unsure or unsafe that I am prepared to learn the issue, offer my understanding, extend my support, encouragement & if necessary, my protection. #velshi
9/12
Being an ally means finding out what those in need, need from you right now. They may need nothing more from you than to hear that you stand beside them in this fight, or to be asked what you can do to help them feel safe. #velshi
Being an ally means finding out what those in need, need from you right now. They may need nothing more from you than to hear that you stand beside them in this fight, or to be asked what you can do to help them feel safe. #velshi
10/12
For you it may mean attending a demonstration or supporting a community group. In my case, I can tell the stories of my Asian American sisters and brothers on TV, and bear witness to their reality. #velshi
For you it may mean attending a demonstration or supporting a community group. In my case, I can tell the stories of my Asian American sisters and brothers on TV, and bear witness to their reality. #velshi
11/12
The point is there are so many ways to be an ally to a friend, a co-worker or a neighbor whom you may not even know is hurting right now. #velshi
The point is there are so many ways to be an ally to a friend, a co-worker or a neighbor whom you may not even know is hurting right now. #velshi
12/12
MLK Jr. said “If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” It sums up the power of each of us in this moment in which we find ourselves. There is a rip in our nation’ s fabric right now, there for all to see. It can only be mended by us. #velshi
MLK Jr. said “If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” It sums up the power of each of us in this moment in which we find ourselves. There is a rip in our nation’ s fabric right now, there for all to see. It can only be mended by us. #velshi
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