AAU exists so that people of Asian ancestry in Philadelphia exercise leadership to build their communities and unite to challenge oppression.
AAU supports youth to become individually, socially, and politically aware; to exercise their voice; and to participate in active struggles for justice.
AAU fights for time and space to honor, celebrate, and remember so that our communities will have roots, embrace memories and know the power of passing on traditions.
“Building community strengthens our capacity to fight for justice. When we create a street festival, teach folk arts, grow a community garden, or build a school – we create connections among people, honor the knowledge of the elders in our communities, activate people, and value our own cultures. This work is fundamental to social justice work.”
— Ellen Somekawa
An important piece by Joyce Xi. We appreciate Joyce for continuing the long, hard work to have her family's story be heard and for bringing it into context with anti-immigrant and anti-Asian violence struggles.
"Mainstream narratives around anti-Asian violence have often overlooked a simple fact: The same federal government that recently expressed sympathy for Asian American communities has long perpetuated harm against our communities, and continues to do so.
As the country moves from righteous outrage toward the longer-term work of protecting our communities, we must also look at the bigger picture. Truly combating anti-Asian racism will require addressing the government’s role in it."
The FBI wrongly accused my father of spying for China. Government has a role in anti-Asian violence.
www.usatoday.com
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.It’s time to #EndFamilyDetention Support the Freedom For Families Act! The bedrock of our country is freedom. When we deny families that freedom, we’re threatening freedom itself. cutt.ly/yvVqHhz #FreedomForFamilies
#EndFamilyDetention
#FreedomForFamilies
#FreeThemAll
VietLead has been fighting to protect the Hoa Binh Plaza and the South Philly community from displacement by luxury housing developer, Streamline. They need your help to SUBMIT A LETTER (actionnetwork.org/letters/protect-washington-avenue-from-streamline-2) to Councilman Johnson to let him know we don't want Streamline's project in the neighborhood unless they address community concerns. Thanks for your action!*ACTION REQUESTED*
We need your support. 2 years in, we are still trying to hold Streamline accountble to community needs! Streamline is directly lobbying Councilman Kenyatta Johnson to sponsor legislation to allow them to build their project despite community objections.
IF YOU LIVE IN Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson's District - PLEASE help us tell CM Johnson that we DO NOT want Streamline’s project in the community unless they will negotiate with SOSNA, NOWAC and VietLead to make sure community concerns are fully addressed.
SUBMIT YOUR LETTER HERE: actionnetwork.org/letters/protect-washington-avenue-from-streamline-2/
Join us in this virtual information session on how to apply for rental assistance on Wednesday 4/28 from 5:30 - 7:30pm! Register here: http://bit.ly/GetRentAssistance
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You can't vote unless you register. Register to vote using our quick and easy online voter registration tool.Join us for a multiracial interfaith vigil to grieve and stand in solidarity with the Sikh community one week after the mass shooting in #Indianapolis. The massacre is touching the open wound of decades-long racial trauma. In the wake of the verdict over George Floyd’s murder, we will gather to recommit to ending anti-Black racism and racial violence in all forms. We will be joined by faith leaders, artists, activists, and Sikh community members. This online event will be a night of testimony, music, prayer, and song. We will gather in grief, rage, and love — and the Sikh spirit of Chardi Kala, ever-rising spirits even in darkness. Happening this Thursday, April 22nd at 8pm ET | 5pm PT. RSVP at SolidarityVigil.com. #StandWithSikhs #StopAsianHate #EndRacialViolence Art: @anandpurarts
The background is an illustration by @anandpurarts of Amarjeet Kaur, one of the 8 people who were murdered due to the shooting at the Fedex facility in Indianapolis. She is pictured from the neck down wearing yellow with black sleeves, with her hands clasped and holding red flowers. The title reads "Solidarity Vigil", with smaller text that says "Thursday, April 22. 8PM ET | 5PM PT. RSVP: SolidarityVigil.com." At the bottom, it says: "Join the Sikh community in grief, rage, and love in the wake of racial trauma and violence on BIPOC communities. #StandWithSikhs #StopAsianHate.
Manipulation of Cambodian genocide victims by a white artist, published in @VICE, is anti-Asian violence. Join others in calling for @VICE to meet with community organizers to put forth humanizing, accurate coverage of our history. bit.ly/demandsforvice #StopAsianHate
Check out @theyellowwhistle for more on the work they're doing!
www.theyellowwhistle.org/
"IN NATURE, YELLOW IS THE COLOR OF DAFFODILS AND SUNFLOWERS, SIGNALING THE ADVENT OF SPRING, BRINGING HOPE, OPTIMISM, AND ENLIGHTENMENT.
IN AMERICA, YELLOW HAS BEEN WEAPONIZED AGAINST ASIANS AS THE COLOR OF XENOPHOBIA.
THE YELLOW WHISTLE™ IS A SYMBOL OF SELF-PROTECTION AND SOLIDARITY IN OUR COMMON FIGHT AGAINST HISTORICAL DISCRIMINATION AND ANTI-ASIAN VIOLENCE. THE WHISTLE IS A SIMPLE GADGET WITH A UNIVERSAL PURPOSE—TO SIGNAL ALARM AND CALL FOR HELP—FOR
ALL AMERICANS.
WE SHALL NOT REMAIN SILENT, BECAUSE
WE BELONG."
Don't be fooled. This administration has yet to proove itself. We need to see real change around immigrant rights and an end to ICE detention and deportations. #freesaroun
Join us for a virtual Community Meeting regarding the development of 800 Vine Senior on WEDNESDAY 4/21 at 6-7pm!
Swipe to see the meeting agenda in both English and Chinese! Please share!!
SIGN THE PETITION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION: STOP SILENCING COMMUNITY VOICES
Join with us as we demand that the Philadelphia Board of Education rescind the speaker changes and remove the cap on speakers and restore the three-minute speaking time.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/sign-the-petition-to-the-board-of-education-stop-silencing-community-...
A teach-in on Anti-Asian Violence and AAU organizing history in Philly featuring incidents that have impacted AAU's organizing work and reflect on lessons from these times.
Livestreaming tonight 7pm on Asian Americans United's page as well as bit.ly/AAUYoutube and on PhillyCAM. So grateful to Debbie Wei, Ellen Somekawa, Trang Dang, Scott Kurashige, Mohan Seshadri, Aldo Siahaan who are speaking. Join us! You can still register at: bit.ly/AAUteachin.
Thanks to Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia (CAGP) invited AAU to take part in this vigil - Good to seeing people turned out for another moment to come together in struggle and peace!!
Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia (CAGP) invited AAU to take part in this vigil - looking forward to seeing people for another moment to come together in struggle and peace!!We are happy to share that our beautiful Southeast Asian refugee community, who founded the Vendors Association of FDR Park, will be hosting an Anti Asian Hate & Violence Vigil at the Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park. Please join us as we reflect, unify, and strengthen our diverse communities. All Supporters Welcome!
**** Update!!!****
She was found and home as of 3am. Thank you everyone for spreading the word!!
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MISSING of Asian Grandma:
Name: Kim Tran
Outfit: Purple coat, Dark pants, with glasses
Last seen around 18th and snyder（around 10am-11am）
Hi everyone, our Youth Leadership Summer Programs are officially open to applicants for summer 2021! Find the applications below or on our website.
AAU Summer Application:
docs.google.com/document/d/1HRGy5fvxVpGKkGKvA_XYpGqHidFobxLAsBIQJg1avsI/edit#
CYOP Summer Application: docs.google.com/document/d/1sQOjAdZc61Fo_ZYODZ7JgPoIjky3QckwZYlxDhf2oPk/edit?usp=sharing
We can't wait to meet you😊
Hi everyone, our AAU Summer and CYOP Summer programs are officially open to applicants for summer 2021!
AAU Summer Application:
docs.google.com/document/d/1HRGy5fvxVpGKkGKvA_XYpGqHidFobxLAsBIQJg1avsI/edit#
CYOP Summer Application: docs.google.com/document/d/1sQOjAdZc61Fo_ZYODZ7JgPoIjky3QckwZYlxDhf2oPk/edit?usp=sharing
We can't wait to meet you😊
2021 CYOP Summer Program Application
docs.google.com
AAU Chinese Youth Organizing Project (CYOP) Summer! 亚裔联合会暑期项目：华人青少年组织会！ BE A LEADER IN YOUR COMMUNITY! 成为一名社区领袖！ Work For Asian Americans United...Join us with Philly Asians 4 Liberation & Mutual Solidarity (PALMS) and several other groups in a candlelight vigil for Christian Hall, a Chinese-American teen who was shot and killed by PA state troopers while experiencing a mental health crisis. The vigil will take place tomorrow Tue. 3/30, 7-8:30 pm, at Mifflin Square Park in South Philly.
Please share!
For more information on what to expect when receiving the COVID vaccine! Available in Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese - please share!
Join us in standing with the Philadelphia Liberation Center on March 27, the National Day of Action, for the call to stop anti-Asian violence and China-bashing! The Philly protest will be at 12pm at Franklin Square - please share and hope to see you come out!
Find local actions in your city here: www.answercoalition.org/stop_anti_asian_racism_now_end_white_supremacy_misogyny_and_militarism
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Philadelphia Rallys & March AGAINST ANTI ASIAN HATE & VIOLENCE ✊✊✊
#StopHateAAPI
#PhillyAgainstRacism #RallyAgainstAntiAsianViolence
Join us TOMORROW in the Philly Rally for Solidarity at 4pm with ECAASU and other great organizations!
Details:
Philly Rally for Solidarity
3:00pm Sign Making
4:00pm rally begins
4:15pm Speakers
4:45pm March to City Hall
(8 minutes of Silence for the 8 victims of the ATL shooting)
5:15pm Closing Remarks
Please come safely, and if you do not feel comfortable coming in-person feel free to tune into our event virtually. Do NOT come if you feel unwell. Social distancing and double masks required. Expect a police presence.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.We've received question as to whether there are incidents that have occurred in Philadelphia. The answer is yes. Reported and not reported. We are angry and sad that this has happened to youth in our Asian communities. And we are grateful to the Indonesian community for sharing this with us and speaking up.Let's SPEAK-UP and STAND-UP for our community. This just happened on Sunday!
If you are experiencing a hate crime or discrimination, please call 9-1-1 immediately or contact our community leaders.
You can also contact Aldo Siahaan, Lilian Christaka, Dewi Broad or me.
Please stay safe!
#StopAsianHate #StopAAPIHate
Join us in Building It Better Together Town Hall: Take Action Against Hate for Asian Americans on Sunday @ 9:30 am with Nydia Han on 6abc!
Organizations in Philly working against anti-Asian violence and racism
Organizations in Philly working against anti-Asian violence and racism
www.fox29.com
Organizations in Philly and surrounding counties have long worked to advocate for people in the Asian community in response to anti-Asian violence.We will be live-streaming at 7 PM tonight, for folks who cannot make it, but are still interested!
We are so appreciate the opportunity to partner with Nationalities Service Center, NSC for COVID Vaccine clinic...
Vaccine clinic for Philly immigrant communities helps bridge gaps in COVID-19 care
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Friday was the first of three scheduled first-dose opportunities to take place in Center City. All vaccinations are by appointment.Visit this doc for our list of resources:
docs.google.com/document/d/1vwfjQEQu5n14YRMvDSZ5L2nlVnKlY7yKRN6TA1nutM8/edit
Visit this doc for our full statement, resources to learn more, and action items:
docs.google.com/document/d/1ldXQTx5ZcaOt6gIUihfp1slNM1h5uunthlFWvjkmMN4/edit
After a year with several high-profile police killings, when Anti-Asian violence continues to surge, we are mourning with our community after yet another act of violence. Christian Hall, a 19 year old Chinese American teenager, was experiencing a mental health crisis in Monroe County on December 30, 2020. The Pennsylvania State Police responded by shooting Christian Hall seven times. He had his whole life ahead of him when it was unjustly cut short by the very people who were called to help him. Join us on Wednesday, March 3rd at 6pm to discuss this incident, hear from community leaders, and learn how you can take action to get justice for Christian and his family.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.PCDC has just published an online petition (in English and Chinese versions) demanding an equitable vaccination plan from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and we're asking for the AMF Philly Community to help sign on or share this petition.
Earlier this month, PCDC presented at a City Council hearing on how the city's current vaccination rollout has failed to live up to a PDPH issued "Coronavirus Interim Racial Equity Plan", which was published in July 2020. There has been a void in leadership and communities have had no choice but to step in (as seen by the work done by the Black Doctors Consortium, the Cambodian COVID-19 Vaccination Response Network, and the African Carribean community).
PCDC is demanding an equitable plan that provides equal access to registration and vaccination for all Philadelphians from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) regardless of a person’s race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, education level, income, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, or disability. The plan has to address the disparities, which exists for those who do not have digital access, have limited digital literacy, and who do not speak English as a first language.
The plan must provide multiple methods for registration and offer easy access for those who have difficulty traveling.
It is unacceptable that the City’s registration portal is not accessible to all languages.
Please sign and share the petition below:
Sign petition here (ENGLISH): bit.ly/PCDC-Vaccine-Eng
Sign petition here (CHINESE): bit.ly/PCDC-Vaccine-Chn
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Demand an Equitable Vaccination Plan from Philadelphia Department of Public Health NOWThe Our City Our Schools coalition does not support any reopening plan that ignores the concerns of young people, parents, educators, and others supporting our school communities.
*Vaccines must be widely available!
*There must be proper ventilation in our buildings.
*There must be clear protocol around testing and contract tracing
*The District must do everything in their power to hear from and respond to the concerns of our school community members. INCLUDING reversing the changes made to the speaker policy to silence us!
Join us on Monday Feb 15th @ 4.30pm for a virtual rally demanding we don't open Philly schools UNTIL IT'S SAFE. Hear from students, parents, educators and community members about what a safe reopening means to them AND how to get involved.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Join us for the premiere screening of @BigPictureAlliance’s COmmunity VIDeo Resiliency Project FRI Feb 19th, 6-8pm! Featuring youth documentaries about social justice, education, arts & culture, and self-care during the COVID pandemic. Followed by a discussion with the filmmakers & community partners reflecting on “a year of resilience and the road ahead”. REGISTER: crowdcast.io/e/covidresiliencyproject
FILMMAKERS:
@bigpicturealliance @vialuxmedia @ntj.photography @_.mimishy._ @theo.wyssflamm @cindyphvm @jose_qu417 @thecreatordemi @tysonandreas @theblossomboy @talaya.amanda.productions
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: @asianamericansunited @moderocompany @votethatjawn @racialjusticephilly @mvmalliance @215studentunion @yungphillyartists @rosemontcollege @oicworkforceacademy
SUPPORTERS: @cinespeak @phillyaaf @siftmedia215 @presentemediacollective @philaindie @phlatinfilmfest @philadelphiaoic @phillyfilmsociety @gpfophilly @ming_media @resolvephilly @spiralq @youthsetthestage @phillycamyouth @whyyedu @lilfilmakers @whatspoppyn @maestrofilmworks
FUNDERS: @lenfestinstitute @lenfestinst @knightfdn @IPMFoundation
#covidresilience #phillyfilm #youthfilm #youthmedia #bpafilms #communityjournalism #communitymedia #solutionsbased #phillyyouth #philadelphia
Ask part of The Our City Our Schools coalition We does not support any reopening plan that ignores the concerns of young people, parents, educators, and others supporting our school communities.
*Vaccines must be widely available!
*There must be proper ventilation in our buildings.
*There must be clear protocol around testing and contract tracing
*The District must do everything in their power to hear from and respond to the concerns of our school community members. INCLUDING reversing the changes made to the speaker policy to silence us!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Join us for the premiere screening of @BigPictureAlliance’s COmmunity VIDeo Resiliency Project FRI Feb 19th, 6-8pm! Featuring youth documentaries uplifting stories of resilience during the COVID pandemic. Followed by a discussion with the filmmakers & community partners reflecting on “a year of resilience and the road ahead”. REGISTER: crowdcast.io/e/covidresiliencyproject
FILMMAKERS: @bigpicturealliance @vialuxmedia @ntj.photography @_.mimishy._ @theo.wyssflamm @cindyphvm @jose_qu417 @thecreatordemi @tysonandreas @theblossomboy @talaya.amanda.productions
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: @asianamericansunited @moderocompany @votethatjawn @racialjusticephilly @mvmalliance @215studentunion @yungphillyartists @rosemontcollege @oicworkforceacademy
FUNDERS: @lenfestinstitute @lenfestinst @knightfdn @IPMFoundation
SUPPORTERS: @cinespeak @phillyaaf @siftmedia215 @presentemediacollective @philaindie @phlatinfilmfest @philadelphiaoic @phillyfilmsociety @gpfophilly @ming_media @resolvephilly @spiralq @youthsetthestage @phillycamyouth @whyyedu @lilfilmakers @whatspoppyn @maestrofilmworks @loadedpixelcreative
#covidresilience #phillyfilm #youthfilm #youthmedia #bpafilms #communityjournalism #communitymedia #solutionsbased #phillyyouth #philadelphia
Hi AAU family & friends! Late last year our team grew a little bit bigger, so we wanted to introduce you all to everyone on the team. We will be sharing more team members through the end of this week and into next week!
Starting off with the amazing youth interns from our new Youth Intern Leadership Program, wooohoo! Meet Lin Lin, Ivan, Benxin and Yi Huan 🙂
AAU family! We just want to uplift the #PhillySchoolsDeserve campaign-- take a look at this thread to find out how to join us!
Our city’s schools have been facing public health crises long before coronavirus. Over 80% of our schools have crumbling asbestos. Students have developed lead poisoning from peeling lead paint. And mold has triggered asthma attacks in students. Much of our school funding relies on property taxes, yet wealthy nonprofits like Penn, Drexel, and Jefferson, are excused from paying property taxes.
Philadelphians are calling for these wealthy nonprofits to pay Payments in Lieu of Taxes (or PILOTs) to the Philadelphia School District to fund the removal of environmental hazards in our schools! PILOTs are a common practice done by wealthy nonprofits to pay their fair share to local tax-funded establishments (like schools, fire departments, or trash collection).
Learn more about this campaign and receive updates by following @fundphillyschools on Instagram!
PHILLY RESIDENTS! Fill out the COVID-19 vaccine interest form to reserve a place in line and know when you are eligible to receive the vaccine!
➡️LINK: https://covid-vaccine-interest.phila.gov/?mc_cid=1b685ee82a&mc_eid=ff7dc038a8
➡️For more information, check out Philly's Department of Public Health's FAQs here: https://www.phila.gov/programs/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/vaccines/frequently-asked-questions/?mc_cid=1b685ee82a&mc_eid=ff7dc038a8
In the meantime, stay safe by continuing to social distance and wear masks!
To truly #BuildBackBetter @POTUS should restore our country’s welcoming spirit by welcoming refugees, restore the resettlement program #RestoringWelcome @jakejsullivan @VP @WhiteHouse
⚡LINK: cwsglobal.org/action-alerts/urgent-take-action-urge-biden-administration-to-protect-refugees-and-...
Protect our Courts! Town Hall with API PA and Kadida Kenner !!!
#ProtectOurCourts #protectpacourts
Co-Host by Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance, Asian Americans United, CAIR - Philadelphia Chapter, VietLead, Bhutanese Community Association of Pittsburgh, Woori Center 우리센터, SEAMAAC, Inc.
Protect our Courts! Town Hall with API PA and Kadida Kenner
