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“I’m proud of my roots…”

Celebrate the Asian American and Pacific Islander community leaders, activists, and organizers.

May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a recognition of the contributions, histories, and cultures of those who identify as AAPI. In light of the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re particularly celebrating the community leaders, activists, and organizers who have raised their voices and efforts to support their communities.

Audrey S.
Pago Pago, AS
04 Nov 2020
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Pria G.
Austin, TX
07 Jan 2021
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Dimple B.
Rocklin, CA
25 Jan 2021
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What keeps me up at night is my kids having to face racism just because they’re Asian

Edward K.
Skokie, IL
08 May 2020
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Raymond B.
Waianae, HI
02 Nov 2020
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Anonymous
San Diego, CA
24 Nov 2020
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Vaneet S.
Memphis, TN
25 Jan 2021
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I was raised to believe…

Erin S.
Seattle, WA
09 Apr 2020
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Melody K.
Bronxville, NY
02 Sep 2020
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Annie M.
Burlington, NC
03 Jun 2020
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I never expected that I would ever be yelled at or given a dirty look for being Asian...in San Francisco, one of the most liberal and diverse cities in the world...in the year 2020...
Amanda H.
San Jose, CA
27 Mar 2020
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Isabella M.
Temple City, CA
12 Aug 2020
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Komalpreet K.
Olathe, KS
22 Jan 2021
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Sikh Y.
Salem, OR
26 Jan 2021
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The tradition I carry on is that of a cultural one. As an indigenous CHamoru from the Pacific island of Guam, my ancestors have established a tradition of...

Kel M.
Hagatna, GU
18 Apr 2020
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Katelin Z.
Thousand Oaks, CA
18 Sep 2020
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Laura O.
Chevy Chase, MD
13 Jan 2021
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kwok y.
Falmouth, ME
31 Jul 2020
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MONICA T.
Honolulu, HI
03 Nov 2020
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Anonymous
Fort Worth, TX
18 Dec 2020
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Rabia R.
Flushing, NY
02 Dec 2020
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My American Dream is to care and work with my local and global communities.

Yin Q.
Brooklyn, NY
22 Jan 2021
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Yashu R.
Gainesville, FL
18 Dec 2020
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Nikki T.
Arlington, VA
21 Oct 2020
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