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John,
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I just wanted to make sure you saw this important op-ed from Emerge President A’shanti Gholar and Linh Nguyen, Executive Director of Run AAPI.
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As A’shanti and Linh put it:
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Black and Asian communities, especially women, not only have a shared history of oppression in America but also a long and storied tradition of solidarity.
Black and Asian women know what it means to be “othered.” We have each had harmful stereotypes cast upon us that date back centuries and continue to affect our lives today.
We’ve both felt the sting of being called a racial slur or told that we are “articulate” because someone is surprised at how well we speak English. But these painful experiences are not the only things that bind us.
Time and time again, generations of Black and Asian women have come together during the darkest times in our nation’s history to create incredible progress and move our democracy forward. As white supremacy continues to be as big a threat as ever before, our solidarity will be essential to defeat it.
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Trust me, the full article is worth a read. Check it out and take a moment to share it with your networks.
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And, on Thursday, we’re holding a virtual salon to discuss how we can stand united against bigotry and hatred — it’s free for everyone, and we’ll be joined by Congresswoman Grace Meng and Bel Leong-Hong, Chair of the DNC AAPI Caucus, and moderated by Emerge Massachusetts Executive Director Nina Liang.
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RSVP to our free event here.
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Thank you for being a part of our community,
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Diane Le
Development Director
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