Panic and fear can drive people to hateful and negative actions. Over 1,700 incidents against Asians have been reported in the U.S. in six weeks. There is hope though.

You Belong Here Foundation is collecting stories of courage, examples of collaborations, resources and strategies that are happening since COVID-19. Communities are coming together, Asians and others. Please email Porcia@YouBelongHere.io with your stories and comments. We are in this together.

Coffee & Conversation ​Recognizing Empathy & Respect

You Belong Here Foundation partnered with PCRC (Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center) to host a discussion on the increased racism and xenophobia toward Asian Americans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the hour-panel on what actions you can take to build a community of empathy and respect. 
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​Guest Speakers: 
  • Porcia Chen Silverberg - Founder, You Belong Here Foundation
  • Robert Nelson - Co-chair, Asian American Association of New Mexico
  • Aarti Kohli - Executive Director, Asian Law Caucus
  • Cynthia Choi - Co-Executive Director, Chinese for Affirmative Action

What Can I Do?

Silver Linings

​Twitter CEO Dorsey to donate $10 million for Oakland kids

How a nonprofit is helping mom-and-pop Chinatown restaurants fundraise

NYC launches team to combat coronavirus discrimination - CNN​

Information / Resources

Confronting Xenophobia and Supporting Asian and Asian/Pacific American Communities during COVID-19 - Zoom

Stand Against Racism_ COVID 19 & Xenophobia Toolkit.pdf
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California Coronavirus COVID-19 Response

​Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resources to Stand Against Racism

​How to Respond to Coronavirus Racism 

UCA - United We Stand | Chinese Americans Fight Against COVID-19 

​“Solidarity in a Time of Crisis: Standing with Marginalized Communities” FB Live Two-Part Intercultural Speakers Bureau Panel Series

ACPHD Resources

COVID-19 Resources | County Manager’s Office

 Open Letters / Op-Eds / News

Open Letters

Essays

News

Asian Americans report rise in racist attacks amid pandemic

Board of Supervisors to Condemn Discrimination, Affirm Commitment to Asian Americans | All of California in one County

SF condemns Trump's 'Chinese virus' rhetoric, violence against Asian Americans

Asian American Grant Makers Call on Philanthropy to End Violence and Bias on the Rise as Coronavirus Spreads

Asian Americans report over 650 racist acts over last week, new data says

NYC launches team to combat coronavirus discrimination - CNN

​Asian-Americans in Minnesota face insults, hostility during virus outbreak​​​

Asian American woman harassed by self-identified Trump supporter thanks bystanders
Trump appears to equate Chinatown with China
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San Mateo County Asian Pacific Islanders Caucus and Peninsula Leaders Unite Against Racism and Xenophobia

Asian Americans speak out after rise in hate crimes during coronavirus: "We are all human. We are all one."

​Racist attacks on Asians spreading faster than coronavirus in US - CNN

Trump ad slammed for depicting first U.S. Chinese American governor as Chinese official 

​Smashed windows and racist graffiti: Vandals target Asian Americans amid coronavirus 

​Chinese-Americans, Facing Abuse, Unite to Aid Hospitals in Coronavirus Battle​ ​

Fighting against hate crimes targeted at Asian Americans in the aftermath of COVID-19

Videos / Podcasts

ABC7 News anchor Dion Lim's shares how the COVID-19 pandemic gave her a meaningful purpose in the community. Video link.
 New Data Says Anti-Asian Hate Crimes More Prevalent Than Expected
I Have Never Experienced This Much Racism.. by Hello Langie
Racism Against Asians During COVID-19 Pandemic
Carl Chan: Hate Crimes in Alameda County
Mayor Lily Mei: Hate Crimes in Alameda County
2020 APA Heritage Month Celebration Kick-Off with Mayor Breed

Podcasts

Supervisors denounce xenophobia as Asian American groups report more harassment | News | Palo Alto Online

When Coronavirus and Xenophobia Go Hand in Hand | Code Switch | NPR​​