Asian Americans For Democracy

  From Asian Americans Advance for Justice Dear Community Partners,    Asian Americans Advancing Justice is holding a webinar next Wednesday, July 26, to discuss the implications of the Supreme Court’s recent rulings to effectively end affirmative action in higher education. The webinar is intended for AANHPI organizations and partners and is a chance for us to come together in power and talk through what must come next.   Join us  on  Wednesday, July 26 at 10am PT/1pm ET : AANHPI Briefing: Racial Solidarity and the Future of Educational Equity After SFFA.  Registration  is required!  Register The webinar will feature leaders in the AANHPI and educational equity advocacy space who will share insight on the road ahead for racial justice in education. The speakers will cover the following topics:  Decision consequences, new legal challenges, and the latest reports from Higher education Tracking the impact on Southeast Asian and Pacific Isl...

  Summer Online Book Club Explores Chinese Culture (August 10th, 2023) Virtual Reader Group handout Session(s) date:  Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 4:00pm The book,  Eighteen Vats of Water , welcomes readers to the world of Chinese calligraphy while emphasizing the importance of determination and creativity. Despite calligraphy's potential waning popularity in the age of modern technology, the art form still possesses unique and inspiring charms. Over the course of Chinese civilization, calligraphy has become a distinctive treasure of the nation's culture. It is not only used to communicate on paper but also serves as a representation of Chinese culture's ideological wisdom and spirituality. Chinese calligraphy is renowned for its ornamental quality, which is derived from the structure of the characters and the tools used to write them. The calligraphic tradition has been passed down for thousands of years, which places Chinese calligraphy in a special place in the world. E...

Training to Address Anti-Asian/Asian American Harassment One way we can take action to protect our communities is to learn ways to intervene effectively as a bystander without compromising safety. We’ve had a tremendous demand for these trainings and are continuing to work to provide more opportunities for folks to attend and learn these tools. Please note you must register in advance for all training; after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. They will be capped at 1,000 people. We also offer more extensive conflict de-escalation training for people who have already taken the Bystander Intervention training and training on how to respond to anti-Asian hate for people who are being harassed themselves. Additional information about each training and upcoming dates can be found below. Asian/American and Xenophobic Harassment Since April 2020, we have partnered with  Right To Be (formerly  Hollaback! )  for...

 建设社区， 有我有你， 非裔华裔， 团结一起： 费城市市长邀请您和朋友朋友参加 纪录片首映式 "点亮道路的灯"  参加这个首映式以及晚宴， 华裔非裔相聚一堂, 共同参与社区建设, 为改善社区的福利与安全一起献计献策！ 社区建设是大家的共同义务， 只有互相了解，互通有无， 才能建立起一个安全的大家喜爱的社区。 Attend the World Premiere of "A Hope That Lights the Way" Join the Mayor's Office of Black Male Engagement (OBME) on July 28 for the world premiere screening of  A   Hope That Lights the Way,  a groundbreaking documentary aiming to redefine the narrative surrounding gun violence in Philadelphia. This film showcases community leaders and organizations who are committed to violence prevention and intervention. By highlighting their strategies and experiences, OBME aim's to close opportunity gaps and inspire others to expand this critical work. Through the power of hope, belief, and tangible support, this documentary encourages residents in Philadelphia and beyond that, there is hope to overcome the challenges of gun violence. We invite you to be a part of this and help build a safer, mo...