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Leading Asian Americans to Unite for Change. We exist to improve the future for Asian Americans.

[go_LAAUNCH @go_laaunch]

Today is a great day to start crushing anti-Asian racism. We compiled this thread 🧵to get you started. Please share it widely with your family, friends, and colleagues. Let’s build a better future for all. The entire guide is also available here: https://t.co/As2Vgt66DU

[go_LAAUNCH @go_laaunch]

@flytip 👏👏👏

[The Asian American Foundation @taaforg]

A huge thank you for the support! “Fighting to Belong! A History of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Vol. 1" is out NOW! Get your copy here: https://t.co/6iE6rmuxX4

[The Asian American Foundation @taaforg]

“Fighting to Belong! A History of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Vol. 1" is out NOW! “Fighting to Belong!" introduces AANHPI history in a fun graphic novel format for young readers—a must-have in your library, classroom, or home.

Purchase here: https://t.co/6iE6rmuxX4

[Richard Ting @flytip]

In non-SVB / FDIC news, tonight we will see a record number of Asian actors with Oscars nominations after decades of under representation.💪💪💪#RepresentationMatters

[go_LAAUNCH @go_laaunch]

Congratulations to Michelle Yeoh on winning at the Golden Globes last night. #RepresentationMatters

[NBC Asian America @NBCAsianAmerica]

“When I first came to Hollywood, it was a dream come true until I got here. Because look at this face. Someone said to me ‘You speak English?’ ... And then I said, ‘Yeah, the flight here was about 13 hours long.’” https://t.co/sBcXzkvuDr

[go_LAAUNCH @go_laaunch]

Unbelievable. Thomas L. Keon is a chancellor of higher education at @PurdueNorthwest. His remarks were juvenile, insensitive, and racist. Hold him accountable.
#StopAsianHate

Email him directly: [email protected]

https://t.co/xCdDKF0dXq

[Richard Ting @flytip]

As we close out #AAPIHeritageMonth , a quick shout out to those doing the hard work. Change is happening. This Fall, NYC will be integrating AAPI history into its public school curriculum. (cc: @go_laaunch) 🙌🙌🙌

https://t.co/KDvdtqZV2u

[go_LAAUNCH @go_laaunch]

Anti-Asian hate crimes are on the rise. Great to see @taaforg using Twitter’s API to better track and understand the bias that exists online against the #AAPI community.

[Developers @XDevelopers]

In honor of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month, we are spotlighting Decoding Hate, a project built with the Twitter Dev platform by @taaforg and @stopaapihate to track online bias and hate crimes in the #AAPI community.

https://t.co/wkpz66lmxR

[go_LAAUNCH @go_laaunch]

We worked closely with @taaforg, @StopAAPIHate , @AAPIData, and other AAPI research and data orgs to produce these survey findings and potential solutions.

For more, please see here: https://t.co/BnJfrv3elV

[go_LAAUNCH @go_laaunch]

This year’s STAATUS Index, short for Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S., paints a more sobering picture.

But 72% of Americans believe #AAPIHate should be addressed.

There is a clear path forward. Here are some potential solutions.

https://t.co/BnJfrv3elV

[go_LAAUNCH @go_laaunch]

Further data and research about Asian American stereotypes and misperceptions is critical as well to provide a deeper understanding of sentiment in the U.S. towards Asian Americans and track our progress in these areas.

[go_LAAUNCH @go_laaunch]

As we mark #AAPIHeritageMonth we must recognize the work that needs to be done. Read more about the survey findings here and please use it as a starting point or continuation in learning, discussing, and taking action to #StopAAPIHate.

https://t.co/BnJfrv3elV

[go_LAAUNCH @go_laaunch]

Yesterday, we announced the findings of the 2nd annual STAATUS Index - Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S. The report reveals a somber reality for Asian Americans in 2022 as we mark #AAPIHeritageMonth.

For more:
https://t.co/BnJfrv3elV.

Highlights are below. 🧵

[go_LAAUNCH @go_laaunch]

Over 70% of respondents believe that Asian Americans have benefited the U.S, and yet, 58% of Americans are unable to name a prominent Asian American.

Asian Americans still go unseen, despite Americans acknowledging their economic and cultural contributions to the U.S.

[go_LAAUNCH @go_laaunch]

Over 70% of respondents believe that Asian Americans have benefited the U.S, and yet, 58% of Americans are unable to name a prominent Asian American.

Asian Americans still go unseen, despite Americans acknowledging their economic and cultural contributions to the U.S.

[go_LAAUNCH @go_laaunch]

Perceptions of Asian Americans are worsening in the U.S.

Here are some of our key findings from the second annual STAATUS Index, short for Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S. 🧵

Read the full report:
https://t.co/BnJfrv3elV

[go_LAAUNCH @go_laaunch]

Americans are more likely to question the loyalty of Asian Americans and blame them for COVID-19 in 2022 than they were in 2021.