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On Wednesday, March 17, the Associated Press<\/em> reported<\/a> a white gunman, Robert Long, 21, was charged with the murder of eight people\u2014most of them women of Asian descent\u2014at three Atlanta-area massage parlors Tuesday evening. Six of the victims were identified as Asian and seven were women. The shootings appear to be at the \u201cintersection of gender-based violence, misogyny and xenophobia,\u201d state Rep. Bee Nguyen told the AP<\/em> in a statement, the first Vietnamese American to serve in the Georgia House and a frequent advocate for women and communities of color. <\/span><\/p>\n

While the rise in violence against people of Asian descent in this country has gotten exponentially worse<\/a>, to credit the very visible uptick in xenophobia to Donald Trump\u2019s racist terms<\/a> to describe the spread of the coronavirus is to ignore the racism embedded in the fibers of our American flag<\/a>. We, as a country, have a lot of unlearning to do. It isn\u2019t fair or even enough for the Asian community to shoulder the burden alone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

GRAZIA<\/span><\/i> reached out to designers, stylists, and influencers within the AAPI community to give space to grieve, but also imagine what a true, safe space looks and feels like.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Build A Greater Sense Of Community, But Not Only When It’s Convenient\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cBeyond the media outrage of these recent attacks on Asians, support would feel like having productive and honest conversations about the deeply ingrained stereotypes about Asians. A lot of microaggressions toward Asians are rooted in white supremacy and these little issues may seem small, but they\u2019re a way for the system to oppress and invalidate Asian voices. There are a lot of nuances in the conversation and I think it\u2019s important to recognize we\u2019ve gotten this far because of other communities of color speaking out and that this is not the time to create a greater chasm. So tldr; support looks like honest conversations about how we may have failed to support each other and how to move forward so that we don\u2019t fail anymore, it\u2019s about being self aware and observing how you talk about Asian people and the biased assumptions you may have and listening to people when they say that they\u2019re hurting.<\/span><\/p>\n

I think that there are a lot of talented Asian creatives within the fashion industry and now is the time to listen to their perspectives and let them tell their stories. Luxury brands capitalize on Lunar New Year, but are failing to use their resources to support the Asian community right now. I think a lot of times it\u2019s about: don\u2019t use the AAPI community only when it\u2019s convenient for fashion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I love<\/span> Red Canary Song<\/a>, Butterly Asian and Migrant Sex Workers Support Network<\/a>, Heart of Dinner<\/a>, and Send Chinatown Love<\/a>. I believe that directly working on your community is the best way to create change and make the movement last beyond the news cycle.\u201d Michelle Li<\/a>, stylist and model<\/span><\/p>\n

Good Allyship Starts With Listening<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cRight now support looks like amplification and action. It is crucial that the stories of these hate crimes and acts of racism against our community are seen and properly reported on by the media. Listen to our stories, educate yourself on the history of anti-Asian racism and xenophobia in this country, and check in on our unconscious bias. Make sure to check on your friends and family in the AAPI community, ask them how they are coping and if there is anything you can do to help. There are also a number of organizations you can donate to such as the #StopAsianHate Gofund Me, Hate Is A Virus, Gold House, and more.\u201d Prabal Gurung<\/a>, designer\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Help Create Economic Freedom<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe solution can start with providing resources for small independent brands, make sure brands are paying their vendors. When inspired by Asian culture, give those countries credit instead of appropriating them. Give back to organizations that are focused on fighting anti-Asian hate crimes.\u201d Ji Oh<\/a>, designer\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don’t Be Afraid To Do The Inner Work\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cSupport for the Asian community starts with us as individuals. It\u2019s important for us to check in with ourselves to acknowledge our own implicit biases, to identify how we perpetuate or tolerate racism and how we allow our friends and family to do so as well. White supremacist rhetoric and behavior is pervasive in American culture and it<\/span>s casual use has a dehumanizing effect that allows for the normalization of this kind of violence. Two organizations that I would love to see uplifted are the Atlanta chapter of the National Asian Pacific American Women\u2019s Forum<\/a> which directly advocates for and supports immigrant Asian women\u2019s worker and reproductive rights in Georgia and Red Canary Song<\/a>, a grassroots collective advocating for labor rights, respect and dignified livelihoods for Asian and migrant sex workers.\u201d Rachael Wang<\/a>, stylist and consultant<\/span><\/p>\n

Stand In True Solidarity\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cTalking about Asian racism has been difficult and often scary for those speaking up. Support and empathy for those raising their voices right now is the most important thing anyone can do to offer support. In addition there are ways they can personally use their voice and dollars. Here are 4 steps to supporting this cause right now:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Stand alongside us and amplify our voices \u2013 This is so crucial for those who feel like they\u2019re screaming into the void or worse yet, attacked for their pain. Too often the discourse has told us we were over exaggerating our concerns and in doing so, we\u2019ve silenced ourselves.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Support your local Asian-owned businesses, especially the ones who don\u2019t have a social media presence. The businesses who aren\u2019t on Facebook, Instagram, etc. are likely owned by individuals who don\u2019t have the resources or English language skills to promote themselves and because of that, they need your help more than ever. Whether it\u2019s a restaurant, deli, laundromat, tailor, salon, bakery, etc., they\u2019ve been unfairly affected economically because of the xenophobic rhetoric that\u2019s all too common.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Donate \u2013 If you can, please consider a donation to <\/span>#StopAsianHate<\/span><\/a>, which is redistributing funds to Asian American community-based organizations and also those who have been directly affected by the violence.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Stand-up and join us –\u00a0 If there\u2019s a rally near you and you are comfortable going, please join, we cannot do it alone and we appreciate your support.\u201d Diana Tsui<\/a>, Editorial Director, Recommendations at The Infatuation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Show Compassionate And Empathy<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

    \u201cFor me personally, I feel supported by those speaking up against the recent violent acts of racism in daily life, whether on social media or in person as you see it happen. It’s important <\/span>to be clear to your circle that this is an issue that warrants attention and action. I believe empathy comes from understanding and I hope that people can listen to and amplify Asian-American and BIPOC voices particularly now. Just like any other group, Asian-Americans <\/span>make up a diverse community with differing opinions, beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences, and are not a monolithic entity with a singular opinion. Sensitivity and support look and feel different for everyone, but authenticity and genuine concern, I think, <\/span>are always welcome.<\/span><\/p>\n

    SVNR is donating proceeds to<\/span> Send<\/span><\/a>Chinatown Love<\/span><\/a> and<\/span> Stop AAPI Hate<\/span><\/a> and I encourage people interested in supporting the community to look into these organizations and so many others. For thought-provoking discourse and perspectives regarding AAPI identity, I suggest following instagram accounts @heavydiscussion<\/a>, @nextshark<\/a>, @intersectional.abc<\/a>. Read, watch, listen to important AAPI stories from Eddie Huang<\/a>, Lulu Wang<\/a>, Lee Isaac Chung<\/a>, Chlo\u00e9 Zhao<\/a>, C Pam Zhang<\/a> and so many more.\u201d Christina Tung, <\/span>business owner of House Of<\/a> and SVNR<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":28001,"featured_media":17718,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[38,17,16],"yoast_head":"\nHow To Amplify The Needs Of The AAPI Community Right Now<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"GRAZIA reached out to designers, stylists, and influencers within the AAPI community to give space to grieve, but also imagine what a true, safe space feels and looks like.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/how-to-amplify-the-needs-of-the-aapi-community-right-now\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" 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