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LAAUNCH is a non-profit organization working to end racism against and increase representation for the Asian American community. We work in solidarity with Black and other communities of color.
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How to Combat anti-Asian Racism
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Don’t be a bystander
Look out for one another. If you see something, intervene.
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Protect all members of our community
Especially our elders. Get rid of the niceties. Speak up and speak out.
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Recognize the Model Minority Myth (MMM)
MMM is often used to silence Asian Americans and create a “bamboo ceiling” for advancement in this country. It also pits Asian Americans against other people of color.
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Eradicate stereotypes
Recognize that Asian Americans are “whole” persons that hold multiple truths and can be complex individuals with contradictions.
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Unique Asian American experiences
Being anti-racist includes acknowledging unique Asian-American experiences. Every group, every person experiences racism differently.
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Anti-racist DEI training
Include Asians and Asian Americans in your anti-racist training. Due to COVID-19, Asian Americans have seen a spike of racist hate crimes and xenophobia.
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Be an Ally
We must fight anti-Asian racism without being anti-Black. As people of color, we need to stand together and also fight against anti-Black racism.
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Mentor. Encourage. Support.
Mentor, encourage and support Asian Americans in all environments. Create space for Asian Americans to grow and flourish.
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Asian American contributions
Acknowledge Asian American historical and current contributions to better American life.
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Diverse Perspectives
Listen to Asian Americans’ perspectives, and include as many demographics as possible and as needed within this category, including Asian Americans of mixed races.
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Board rooms, and offices
Make (or) take seats at the tables in the board rooms and in federal, state, local offices.
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Measure racism
Measure racism and racist attitudes towards Asian Americans over time. Use data to decrease Asian American hate and increase accountability for racist actions.
Ways to Help

Donate

LAAUNCH is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization. Your donations allow LAAUNCH to fund the programs needed to fight anti-Asian racism, to increase Asian-American representation, and to provide the resources needed to create a brighter future.
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Petition

Change.org
Sign this petition at Change.org to add Asian American history in school textbooks.
Visit Change.org ↗

Report

StopAAPIHate.org
Report instances of anti-Asian racism and hate crimes at StopAAPIHate.org
Visit StopAAPIHate.org ↗
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