Together, we stood up and took care of each other while our leaders failed us throughout an unprecedented year. And in recent days, with the actions of Doug Ducey, we see the need to continue this type of leadership from the people.
Together, we changed our country, electing an administration that has already moved us forward with the urgency and compassion the issues of our day demand.
But yet, we're also now facing the reality of
how much damage has been left behind. There is still so much work to be done.
The hateful, senseless attacks of the last two weeks have left us shattered. The aggressive onslaught of bills across the country to dismantle voting rights and protections has shocked us.
I don’t have any words of wisdom you likely haven’t heard before, but I wanted to write today to offer a reminder that has helped me.
We have made progress, and we should celebrate that and honor it. But it doesn’t mean there aren’t battles ahead. Every action each of us takes now, big or small, to level the playing field matters. And every time we stand as an ally, it matters.
So please keep using your voice. I promise to keep using mine.
Below are some of the ways I’ve been staying active for change. I wanted to share them if you are interested
or can help.
I will keep you updated on a few other projects over the next few months including my new podcast, which is launching very soon!
#StopAsianHate As someone who spent years publishing the stories of the Asian American experience in the national East West magazine, and a member of the AAPI community, I ask for your allyship as we work to #StopAsianHate.
When I ran the magazine, we tried to break down the model minority myth and the permanent “foreigner” label
that plagues the community and keeps the hate, the hardships and the scars hidden.
We have to keep the conversation active and loud. Here are a few ways to help:
1. This Anti-Asian Violence Resources guide provides educational and allyship resources including bystander prevention.
2. The AZ Asian Chamber of Commerce is holding a March & Vigil tonight. March 27th at 6pm. Details here.
Moms Who Run Leveling the playing field in our electoral process is critical, both at the ballot box but also in who can run. We must change how we define and support candidates.
That’s why I’m excited to be on the Board of Moms in Office. The PAC supports moms who run with innovative programs that extend beyond the race. We’re working to build a bench of moms and to give them every opportunity to help shape policy.
We need the mom voice at the table. By electing more mothers and women who get it, think of the policy we can shift: the wage gap, gun safety, paid leave and more.
Let's keep up the fight for the future, and remember, we're in this next chapter together.
My best to you and yours, -Anita Malik
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