Jennifer Lien shared an inspiring message on the APIDA community and how we can move forward as peacemakers.
Here are several of the resources she shared:
University of Minnesota professor Erika Lee's book "The Making of Asian America"
Important conversation between Dr. Lee and veteran journalist and activist Helen Zia
Join Minnesota's Asian organizations at 5pm on March 24 for a virtual event to listen to the stories of Asian Minnesotans experiencing hate during this time.
Sign up for bystander intervention training. An excellent, free, one-hour virtual training.
Article: The Atlanta shootings have awakened a ferocious anger and grief among Asian AmericansGrace Ji-Sun Kim is an incredible theologian and leader.
Other action items: https://www.facebook.com/jlien/posts/10160159385585752
Other Resources:
Fierce Twitters to follow:
Laura Cheifetz: https://twitter.com/lmcheifetz
Kathy Khang: https://twitter.com/mskathykhang
Mihee Kim-Kort: https://twitter.com/miheekimkortVideo: https://www.washingtonpost.com/washington-post-live/2021/03/08/race-america-history-matters-with-erika-lee-helen-zia/ (SO good)
Books:
This list is incredible: https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/anti-asian-racism-books-reading-list