{"id":267771,"date":"2024-02-29T20:00:22","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T04:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/?p=267771"},"modified":"2024-02-29T20:04:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T04:04:44","slug":"new-asian-resource-hub-to-combat-asian-hate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/new-asian-resource-hub-to-combat-asian-hate\/","title":{"rendered":"New Asian Resource Hub to Combat Asian Hate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We have seen a resurge in anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination. The need for a fix is more evident than ever before. Thankfully, there is a new digital platform dedicated to the AAPI community to help stop asian hate.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a media briefing on February 29th, hosted by <a href=\"https:\/\/ethnicmediaservices.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ethnic Media Services<\/a>, key speakers unveiled the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancingjustice-aajc.org\/asian-resource-hub\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Asian Resource Hub<\/a>, a vital platform designed to empower Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in the face of rising anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Speakers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-267772 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Speakers-02-29-24-Asian-Resource-Hub-300x98.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"802\" height=\"262\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Speakers-02-29-24-Asian-Resource-Hub-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Speakers-02-29-24-Asian-Resource-Hub-150x49.jpg 150w, https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Speakers-02-29-24-Asian-Resource-Hub-768x252.jpg 768w, https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Speakers-02-29-24-Asian-Resource-Hub-672x220.jpg 672w, https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Speakers-02-29-24-Asian-Resource-Hub-400x131.jpg 400w, https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Speakers-02-29-24-Asian-Resource-Hub.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Connie Chung<\/b> <strong>Joe<\/strong>, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL)<\/li>\n<li><b>John C. Yang<\/b>, Asian Americans Advancing Justice &#8211; AAJC (Advancing Justice- AAJC)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Merisa Heu-Weller<\/b>, Microsoft<\/li>\n<li><b>Steven Zhang <\/b>(not pictured), Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Connie Chung Joe emphasized the significance of the Asian Resource Hub as a transformative tool to combat discrimination and empower the AAPI community. The hub serves as a repository of rich data, providing an immersive and visually engaging experience that educates viewers on the diverse ways discrimination impacts the community. Joe highlighted the hub&#8217;s role in informing allies, empowering AAPI individuals, and showcasing the depth and vastness of AAPI communities.<\/p>\n<p>John C. Yang underscored the hub&#8217;s mission to empower communities to help themselves. Yang emphasized the hub&#8217;s launch as a pivotal moment in providing multilingual resources and an immersive experience on anti-Asian hate. By empowering communities with essential tools and information, the hub aims to foster resilience and unity in the face of adversity.<\/p>\n<p>Merisa Heu-Weller, the General Manager of Technology for Fundamental Rights at Microsoft, shared insights into Microsoft&#8217;s role in addressing the absence of data about the AAPI population and combating hate crimes. She highlighted Microsoft&#8217;s commitment to using data and technology to drive positive change and empower individuals. As a third-generation Japanese American, Heu-Weller expressed personal pride in participating in initiatives that promote racial equity and social justice.<\/p>\n<p>Steven Zhang discussed the importance of data in combating anti-Asian hate crimes. Zhang emphasized the hub&#8217;s role in disseminating crucial data and resources to the community. By leveraging data-driven insights, the hub equips individuals with the knowledge and tools needed to address systemic challenges and advocate for change effectively.<\/p>\n<p>The speakers&#8217; collective efforts underscored a shared commitment to empowering AAPI communities and fostering inclusivity and understanding. Through the Asian Resource Hub, individuals have access to a wealth of resources, data, and support to navigate the complexities of discrimination and hate crimes. The hub&#8217;s multilingual capabilities and immersive experience serve as a beacon of hope and empowerment for AAPI individuals and allies alike.<\/p>\n<p>As the media briefing concluded, the speakers encouraged active engagement with the hub and emphasized the importance of utilizing its resources to address gaps in community support and understanding of anti-Asian hate. The launch of the Asian Resource Hub represents a significant step towards building a more inclusive and resilient society, where all individuals can thrive free from discrimination and prejudice.<\/p>\n<p>In a time marked by uncertainty and division, the Asian Resource Hub stands as a testament to the power of unity, knowledge, and community support.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We have a duty of harnessing the collective strength and resilience of AAPI communities for individuals to pave the way for a brighter and more inclusive future for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have seen a resurge in anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination. The need for a fix is more evident than ever before. Thankfully, there is a new digital platform dedicated to the AAPI community to help stop asian hate.\u00a0 In a media briefing on February 29th, hosted by Ethnic Media Services, key speakers unveiled the&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/new-asian-resource-hub-to-combat-asian-hate\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":267773,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,275,4786],"tags":[645,44196,63123,63121,44195,63122,63120,63126,5209,5210,53259,63125,63124],"class_list":["post-267771","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-current-affairs","category-community","category-u-s-news","tag-microsoft","tag-aajc","tag-advancing-justice-aajc","tag-ajsocal","tag-asian-americans-advancing-justice","tag-asian-americans-advancing-justice-southern-california","tag-asian-resource-hub","tag-connie-chung-joe","tag-ems","tag-ethnic-media-services","tag-john-c-yang","tag-merisa-heu-weller","tag-steven-zhang"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/267771","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=267771"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/267771\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/267773"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=267771"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=267771"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=267771"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}