In light of the surge in hate crimes targeting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities across the country, SOSNA stands against anti-Asian racism and violence.
Since the start of the pandemic a little over one year ago, Stop AAPI Hate reported nearly 3,800 incidents of hate crimes, 68% of which affecting women, compared to last year’s count of 2,800 incidents. Of the incidents documented, 68% were verbal harassment, 21% were shunning and 11% were physical assaults. Most of the incidents occurred at a business or on public streets.
It’s all of our responsibility to condemn hate and support our AAPI neighbors, coworkers, family members, businesses and friends particularly on a neighborhood level and in the public spaces we share.
To our Asian friends, family, relatives and neighbors: we hope you take time to rest and be with the ones you love. We mourn with you for the lives lost and impacted by these traumatizing, terrifying events. We’re here to advocate for you and with you.
WAYS TO SUPPORT
If you see something, say something:
Report hate crimes to stopaapihate.org and/or email Philadelphia’s Commission on Human Relations (pchr@phila.gov)
Intervene: Asian Americans Advancing Justice has a guide to bystander intervention that includes what they call the “5 Ds”: Distract; Delegate; Delay; Direct; and Document.
Get help for yourself or a loved one:
CRISIS LINE
1-800-273-TALK
ASIAN LANGUAGES
1-877-990-8585
CRISIS TEXT LINE
Text “CONNECT” to 741741
Contribute to local AAPI advocacy organizations:
VietLead, a grassroots community organization in Philadelphia and South Jersey that is creating a vision and strategy for community self-determination, social justice, and cultural resilience. (VietLead has been representing and advocating for the business owners and employees of Hoa Binh Plaza through the development of 1600 Carpenter).
Asian Arts Initiative, Asian Arts Initiative uses art as a vehicle to explore the experiences of Asian Americans and the diverse communities of which we are a part. Located in Philadelphia's burgeoning Chinatown North neighborhood, Asian Arts initiative is a multidisciplinary arts center offering exhibitions, performances, artist residences, youth workshops, and a community gathering space.
Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Association Coalition Inc. provides a wide array of direct services and takes an active approach to building community leadership through education, organizing and advocacy for immigrants and refugees and other politically, socially and economically marginalized communities.
Nationalities Services Center (NSC), Philadelphia's leading immigrant and refugee service organization empowering immigrants to thrive in our communities and pursue a just future.
Support our neighborhood’s Asian-owned businesses:
Support Asian-owned businesses in our neighborhood:
If there are any additions to this business list or local organizations you’d recommend supporting, please reach out to nicoleatsosna@gmail.com.
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