We have seen a resurge in anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination. The need for a fix is more evident than ever before. Thankfully, there is a new digital platform dedicated to the AAPI community to help stop asian hate.
In a media briefing on February 29th, hosted by Ethnic Media Services, key speakers unveiled the Asian Resource Hub, a vital platform designed to empower Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in the face of rising anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination.
Speakers
- Connie Chung Joe, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL)
- John C. Yang, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC (Advancing Justice- AAJC)
- Merisa Heu-Weller, Microsoft
- Steven Zhang (not pictured), Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL)
Connie Chung Joe emphasized the significance of the Asian Resource Hub as a transformative tool to combat discrimination and empower the AAPI community. The hub serves as a repository of rich data, providing an immersive and visually engaging experience that educates viewers on the diverse ways discrimination impacts the community. Joe highlighted the hub’s role in informing allies, empowering AAPI individuals, and showcasing the depth and vastness of AAPI communities.
John C. Yang underscored the hub’s mission to empower communities to help themselves. Yang emphasized the hub’s launch as a pivotal moment in providing multilingual resources and an immersive experience on anti-Asian hate. By empowering communities with essential tools and information, the hub aims to foster resilience and unity in the face of adversity.
Merisa Heu-Weller, the General Manager of Technology for Fundamental Rights at Microsoft, shared insights into Microsoft’s role in addressing the absence of data about the AAPI population and combating hate crimes. She highlighted Microsoft’s commitment to using data and technology to drive positive change and empower individuals….
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