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Our core values reflect our continued learning effort to be aware and intentional in the work we do, to promote, and fully embody inclusivity, recognition and equality for all who are a part of our 吃瓜大赛黑料头条 community and beyond.
What happened in Atlanta, Georgia is not first, nor is the incident new; there are more than 3,800 documented hate crimes against Asian Americans since the pandemic and around 503 incidents in 2021 alone (Yam, 2021). More are likely unreported. Violence against Asian American Pacific Island (AAPI) elders is on the rise, and we have the social responsibility to stop xenophobic attacks. We call you to join us in this fight and curb racist and inaccurate information about the Asian community and the coronavirus.
As an organization that strives to work toward racial equity, we must recognize the number is increasing, and we must stop, not only to show solidarity but to be clear that #StopAntiAsianHate cannot only be a hashtag, but to gather together to help by educating others, show our allyship, and speak up.
To stand together in solidarity to combat racial injustice, here are some specific messages from 吃瓜大赛黑料头条 leaders:
Marie Philip School Superintendent Jennifer Greenfield: 鈥淎s we strive to be anti-racists in mind and practice, we stand by our staff and students of AAPI heritage in solidarity against these hate crimes.鈥
Kym Meyer, Director of the Public Schools Partnership (PSP): 鈥淭o the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) members of our community, we see you, and 吃瓜大赛黑料头条 pledges commitment to your support and aid. It鈥檚 up to each of us to speak up, educate ourselves, and remain vigilant against the toxic impact of misinformation.
Lydia Col贸n, Audiology Clinic Director: 鈥淚n this diverse global community, we all must play a part in fighting for the respect, humanity, and dignity of each other. To our Asian American Pacific Islander co-workers, students, families, and patients, we see you and stand by you in this fight.鈥
Michelle Cline, Executive Director, Walden School: 鈥淎s attacks on our Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) have increased, the mental health implication is greater. We must stop and interrupt hate towards all Asians and be of support.鈥
Karen Bishop, Chief Operating Officer: 鈥淲e must stand together against hate, in any form, and stand now with members of the Asian-Pacific Island Communities. We must condemn all acts of violence and hate displayed in the rising incidences of anti-Asian hate crimes. We must do everything in our power to eliminate racism.鈥
Andy Veith, Director of Interpreting Services: 鈥淲e stand in solidarity against any types of hate crimes and oppression. We see and stand with you against the hate toward our AAPI community. We will continue to fight and support the end of injustice.鈥
Elisa Valles, Director of Walden Community Services: 鈥淎s an agency focused on community and family work, we stand in force against hate and grieve with the AAPI communities for the hate crimes performed against the communities. We recognize the stigma and the harm it perpetuates for the soul and the heart. We do not condone hatred and will fight stigma and harm.鈥
Danielle Kehoe, Chief Advancement Officer: 鈥淲e condemn and denounce acts of violence, racism, xenophobia, and intolerance against the AAPI communities. We stand in support of our AAPI colleagues, students, families, and community.鈥
In solidarity for humanity,
Kyle Amber Clark, Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer
Sarah Glenn-Smith, Chief Executive Officer
Danielle Kehoe, Chief Advancement Officer
Karen Bishop, Chief Operating Officer
Kym Myers, Public School Partnership Program
Lydia Col贸n, Audiology Clinic
Andy Veith, Interpreting Services
Elisa Valles, Walden Community Services
Jennifer Greenfield, Marie Philip School
Michelle Cline, Walden School