Organizing Asian America
Over this past year, we have witnessed relentless violence rooted in the occupation, colonialism, and repression of Palestinian people. Meanwhile, those of us who resist in the belly of the beast—the U.S.—have experienced our own forms of violence and repression. From militarized policing to government surveillance, the same forces that…
Thank you so much for attending our first Virtual Art Build! We heard about the incredible Chicago-based organizing work from artist-organizer Cori Nakamura Lin and Tiffany Wong along with how they see art in organizing. Together, we gathered in a virtual community to create art that would tap into the…
After facing months of public pressure for his removal, Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is transitioning out of the Board of Directors of The Asian American Foundation (TAAF). According to their announcement, he has completed his three-year term on the Board of Directors. Make no mistake: This…
More than 9 months into the genocide, Congress displayed its complicity in war crimes by welcoming Israeli war criminal Netanyahu to D.C. on July 24, 2024. Netanyahu, leader of an apartheid state, has been the facilitator of the deaths and forced displacement of an estimated 186,000 Palestinians [1]. This is…
“At its core, the struggle over TAAF’s ties to the ADL reflects a deeper question confronting our movements. Will we allow Zionism and Islamophobia to fester in progressive spaces, or will we double down on our solidarity with the struggle for Palestine and all movements against colonialism, occupation, and imperialism?”Read…
From Philly to the Philippines to Palestine, our struggles for liberation are interconnected. Join us to hear from Asian Americans organizing locally, nationally, and internationally against Zionism, US imperialism, and Hindu Fascism (Hindutva)! Thurs, July 251-2:30 pm PT / 4-5:30 pm ETRSVP: bit.ly/AA2PALI Prominent Asian American elected officials like New…
“The Asian American Foundation’s partnership with the Anti-Defamation League legitimizes the ADL’s attacks on marginalized communities and betrays the Foundation’s own commitment to building a more inclusive future.” Read the full @mondoweiss article atbit.ly/DROPTHEADL_TAAF Sign the letter to demand taaf.org to #DropTheADL: bit.ly/No2Zionism
Illustration by Brenda Chi This month, we remember our queer lineages. We remember that pride began with a riot. We remember how our queer ancestors and elders fought to protect the spaces we’ve cultivated for ourselves. We bring that history of resistance to say No Pride in Genocide. From the…
Board of DirectorsThe Asian American FoundationAttention: Joseph Bae, Norman Chen, Jonathan Greenblatt, Li Lu, Sheila Lirio Marcelo, Joe Tsai, Jerry Yang, Peng Zhao An Open Letter to The Asian American Foundation We recognize The Asian American Foundation’s leadership as one of the only Asian-led philanthropic organizations that convenes, incubates and connects…
In honor of Cambodian New Year, 18MR collaborated with Asian Prisoner Support Committee and artist Tevy Khou to release a new “Keeping Community Together” illustration featuring Peejay and Bun, two Cambodian members of APSC4. “I drew my favorite Khmer food – foods I love to eat during new years and…
