NOT a Virus. NOT Your Model Minority. NOT Silent.

As Southeast Asian American women, we feel highly concerned for the safety of ourselves, our families and neighbors. We share our personal stories of when we have experienced racism and harassment, and what we did or did not do to address the harm done. We reflect on how people develop hatred when they “other” people around them. Our AAPI / PoC families have sacrificed their whole lives to help our generations survive and succeed in America. We hope our words inspire you to speak up whenever you experience and witness harm from racism and hate, and to check in with those that you love.