Explore our extensive list of resources to promote and support the API community - from anti-Asian violence resources including safety training, historical information, teaching tools, and self-care to on-campus programs and community organizations.
 

ANTI-ASIAN VIOLENCE RESOURCES 

HISTORY

• The Roots of America’s Anti-Asian Violence - historical perspective shows that Asians have faced intertwined racial and gender-based biases in the United States.

• Long History of US Racism Against Asian Americans - history of anti-Asian racism from ‘yellow peril’ to ‘model minority’ to the ‘Chinese virus’.

• A People’s History of Asian America (PBS): Series of thoughtful visual essays unpacking the Asian narrative in America.

SAFETY 

• Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Free training to equip people with techniques to safely intervene when they see or experience anti-Asian harassment. 

• How to Respond to Coronavirus Racism - Use “Speak Up” strategies to let people know you’re not OK with racist or xenophobic comments

• Stop AAPI Hate - Report racist incidents to coalition tracking hate, violence, harassment, discrimination, shunning, and bullying against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

• Anti-Asian Violence Resources - Extensive list of resources to help individuals educate others, take action, donate, and more.

MENTAL HEALTH

• Asian American Psychological Association - Group of Asian American psychologists and other mental health professionals interested in Asian American psychology.

• Asian Mental Health Collective - Non-profit dedicated to normalize and de-stigmatize mental health in the Asian American community.

• Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Center(s) - Mental health center developed to meet the unique needs of rapidly increasing numbers of Asian Pacific immigrants and refugees

• National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association - Promote the mental health and well being of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.

TEACHING TOOLS

• Higher Education Conversations Around Anti-Asian Violence - Tips for higher education professionals on how to talk about anti-Asian violence to different constituents.

• Act to Change Educational Resources & Toolkit - Graphic-style toolkit to address the rise of racism and xenophobia in the face of COVID-19.

• Addressing Anti-Asian Hate in the Classroom: Ruth Chung and Jonathan Wang 

• Equity Toolkit: Inclusive Teaching and Learning - Article to engage in self inquiry in regards to diversity issues such as identifying instructor attitudes. 

• Toolkit for Talking about Racism and Police Violence with Students - This toolkit offers strategies for how educators can engage in this reflection and strengthen their practice.

LOCAL RESOURCES

ON CAMPUS 

• Hui Pūlama Mau - Group of SRJC staff preserving and perpetuating Hawaii cultural traditions.

• APIA Heritage Month - celebrate the achievements, contributions, and history of Asian Pacific Islander Americans in the United States.

• APASS Learning Community - One year learning community focused on the Asian Pacific American experience.

COMMUNITY 

• Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) Sonoma County Chapter - Promote and preserve the history and culture of Filipino Americans in Sonoma County.

• Japanese American Citizens League Sonoma County Chapter (JACL) - Educate public about Japanese American experience and monitor legislation affecting minority human and civil rights.

• Redwood Empire Chinese Association (RECA) - Preserve and share Chinese culture, language, and heritage with the northern California community.

• Sonoma Vietnamese Association - Participate in public and charitable activities and enlighten the community about traditional Vietnamese culture.

• Asian American Alliance of Marin (AAAM) - Educate about Asian American cultural heritages and promote Asian American participation in advocacy and civic engagement.