Combatting racism against AAPI communities

RESULTS stands with the Asian American Pacific Islander community and our AAPI staff, volunteers, and partners. We know that the structural violence of poverty and of racism have shared roots. We’re committed to doing our part to end oppression in all its forms.

We all have a role to play in stopping hate and racism against Asian Americans, and RESULTS has collected some recommendations and resources. First and foremost, follow the expertise, leadership, and guidance of AAPI-led organizations and community networks. In all our advocacy and partnerships, we need to center the leadership of communities most directly affected.

Resources for stopping anti-AAPI racism, and organizations leading this work:

• Asian Americans Advancing Justice (GA)
• Asian Americans Advancing Justice (national), including bystander intervention training
• How to be an ally: What you can do as a bystander to race-based harassment or violence
• Stop AAPI Hate – Act Now
• AAPIP: Supporting API Communities Resource Directory
• National Council of Asian Pacific Americans

Learn about the intersection of anti-AAPI racism, poverty, and public policy:

• Prosperity Now: “Inequality and Diversity, Not Universal Success, Marks the Economic Reality of the Asian American Community”
• Urban Wire: “Asian Americans are falling through the cracks in data representation and social services”
• NBC News: “For Asian Americans, food deserts encompass both income and culture”
• National Community Reinvestment Coalition: “Racial Wealth Snapshot: Asian Americans And The Racial Wealth Divide” 

If you have ideas or other resources to share, please let us know.

There is a regular caucus for Black, Indigenous, and people of color within the RESULTS network. This is an informal, confidential space reserved for RESULTS advocates who are part of communities directly affected by racism. Please contact Yolanda Gordon [email protected] for log-in details.

If you’re new to anti-racism work or want to learn more, check our events calendar for upcoming opportunities, including our ongoing anti-oppression book group, as well as more resources here.