We are a network of local and national Asian American organizations that convened in the wake of the pandemic a year ago, to address the rise in anti-Asian violence. We are currently focused on supporting Atlanta-based organizations.
The Asian American Leaders Table on Covid-19 Racism is coordinated by Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Asian Law Caucus.
A Community-Centered Response to Violence Against Asian American Communities — read the statement here.
Video response from Phi Nguyen, Litigation Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta — watch here.
Asian American Leaders Table statement here.
If you'd like to amplify the Table statement, here are social media graphics and image descriptions you can share.
Call on President Biden for Emergency Safety and Relief for Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities
Please do not circulate and use the victims' and families' name as we'd like to respect their privacy unless we hear otherwise from the families themselves or AAAJ-ATL.
Here is a list of vigils and events planned for the upcoming week. This list will continue to be updated. Please email [email protected] if you'd like to add one to the list.
Note for those attending and planning events: