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
According to the US Census Bureau, between 47,206 and 87,732 Philadelphia citizens of voting age would benefit from expanded language accommodation. Take action for immigrant ballot access in Philadelphia!
➡️Sign the petition here in English: bit.ly/languagepetition
➡️In Chinese: bit.ly/cnlanguagepetition
Stories From Palestine... from CAIR - Philadelphia Chapter TONIGHT at 6pm !
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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.Hi all! A few weeks ago AAU Volunteers, led by our equitable development organizer Jenny Chen, came to work on our community garden. They filled beds with compost and planted cultural crops. This is land that was transformed years ago from a trash-filled vacant lot by AAU youth leaders and FACTS students. Swipe to see pictures of the making the garden 🌼
86% of the students in PA public schools attend school districts that the state is not adequately funding - and that’s according to state law. Check out the #FundOurSchoolsPA map to see and share data for your district.
Find out more and get involved at FundOurSchoolsPA.org
In honor of AAPI Heritage month, Philly Fighting Asian Hate will take place at the Rail Park on May 22-23.
The event will provide free self-defense classes for the Philly’s AAPI community taught by 3rd generation disciple of the Ip Man Wing Chun Kung Fu family, Grandmaster Eng.
The event's mission is to fight against anti-Asian hate, and empower the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community through self-awareness and self-defense training and education. The event is community focused, and volunteer-run and operated.
Participants will learn basic self-awareness and self-defense techniques to protect and defend yourself in this 50-minute class. You can learn more and register for a time slot below:
Event Details:
Philly Fighting Asian Hate
Date: May 22-23, 2021 (Rain date: May 29-30)
Location: The Rail Park (1200 Noble St, Philadelphia, PA)
Learn more and register here: bit.ly/phlfah
Polling place close at 8pm today( however, if there on the long line, even pass 8pm you still have right to vote)
It's time to blowing whistle for our community's voice and safety
Join The Yellow Whistle project with my community!
Even Mr. Gu did not registered with any party, but he still want to vote in today's primary election ballot questions. #phillyaapivote
And he is happy that we bring him and his friend The Yellow Whistle s.
These two elders never missed a vote since they become citizens.
And we make sure they received The Yellow Whistle
How to use the voting machine in Philadelphia (Indonesian)
Please tag your community members who may need this.
For The Ones I Remember by Deborah Wei.
Listen to this powerful poem about AAU's history of organizing against anti-Asian violence in Philadelphia by one of our founders, Deborah Wei.
Happy AAPI Heritage Month! To celebrate, AAU staff will be sharing stories and talking about the organizers we look up to all month long. Look out for future posts!
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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#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!
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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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#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
whyy.org
Friday was the first of three scheduled first-dose opportunities to take place in Center City. All vaccinations are by appointment.