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Asian American advocates fear new attacks on women and older adults after COVID-19 origin report
“We want our communities to be prepared,” so the Asian American Foundation issued a toolkit on how victims and witnesses can respond.
AAPI pride: Asian and Pacific Islander heritage helps lift America to what it must be
To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the USA TODAY Network asked activists, artists and newsmakers how they're embracing their heritage to help lift all of America out of hate and keep the promise of the American dream.
Asian American business leaders pledge $250m to fight hate
The effort highlights Asian Americans as a political and cultural force after a spate of anti-Asian hate crimes.
Naomi Osaka teams up with Sweetgreen as 1st athlete ambassador, youngest investor
TAAF Corporate Partner Sweetgreen announced its new partnership with tennis star Naomi Osaka exclusively to "Good Morning America."
Erika Moritsugu, Biden’s new liaison to Asian Americans, fights for influence in the White House
Moritsugu is at the center of Washington’s expanding political muscle for more AAPI representation at the highest levels of the Biden administration and greater input into policymaking across the federal government.
New data shows rise in anti-Asian attacks
TAAF President Sonal Shah speaks with NBC Nightly News on the 164 percent increase in reports of anti-Asian hate crimes compared to this time last year.
Readout of White House Meeting with Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Leaders
The White House convened philanthropic and business leaders, including The Asian American Foundation, to discuss the role they can play in supporting AA and NH/PI advocacy, power, and representation.
Nets' Joe Tsai Among Leaders of $250M AAPI Anti-Discrimination Effort
Brooklyn Nets governor Joe Tsai is helping lead a $250 million effort to support organizations and causes specific to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Tsai is on the board of The Asian American Foundation, which was "founded to solve for the longstanding lack of investment in AAPI communities—particularly as anti-AAPI hate and violence persist at alarming rates," the group announced Monday.
Asian American business leaders launch foundation to combat anti-Asian hate
The Asian American Foundation has committed $125 million among its board members to support the AAPI community over the next five years.
Lisa Ling, Naomi Osaka, Jeremy Lin, Kevin Durant, and More Help Launch The Asian American Foundation
A group of actors, musicians, athletes, politicians, advocates and executives are joining together to support the launch of The Asian American Foundation — "to try and change" the problem of misrepresentation "for good."
Asian Business Leaders—Including Alibaba And Yahoo Founders—Launch Effort To Combat Discrimination
Some of the world’s most influential business leaders and corporations on Monday launched an ambitious philanthropic initiative aimed at supporting Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders as they tackle mounting attacks and harassment.
Asian American business leaders seek to fight discrimination
Asian American business leaders are launching a foundation to challenge discrimination through what they call the largest philanthropic commitment in history by Asian Americans geared to support members of their own community.
Asian Americans in the News
Penn law dean starts process that could lead to sanctions on professor Amy Wax
The University of Pennsylvania’s law school dean Tuesday announced he would initiate a process that could lead to sanctions against long-time law professor Amy Wax for her racist comments.
New Jersey becomes second state to require Asian American history to be taught in schools
Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation on Tuesday that will make it mandatory for K-12 schools to include Asian American and Pacific Islander history in their curriculums starting on the 2022-2023 school year. The move makes New Jersey the second state in the nation to require the curriculum change, after Illinois.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announces the Asian American Hate Crimes Workgroup
Amid a national rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans, Governor Hogan announced the formation of a statewide workgroup to address this rise in anti-Asian activity, prevent acts of violence, and to support victims and witnesses.
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Nearly 2,000 New Yorkers have signed up to voluntarily escort Asian Americans to their destination amid hate crimes
Volunteers - many of whom speak Mandarin or Cantonese - are patrolling New York City neighborhoods like Chinatown and offering escorting services to anyone who asks for their help.
Re-imagining safety, belonging, and justice in the wake of anti-Asian violence
Envisioning long term community-based and multiracial coalition-led solutions to ensure safety in AAPI communities.
Kareem Abdul-Jabar: Hollywood Must Do More to Combat Asian Stereotypes
NBA great and former student of Bruce Lee denounces Hollywood portrayals of Asian characters, and urges change in the industry.
San Francisco Security Guard Who Stopped Market Street Assault: ‘My Job Is Just to Help’
Senegal-born Samba Guisse received plenty of praise from his community and from the San Francisco authorities.
