Topic: Asian Americans
Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly we welcome the Annual PMA Craft Show, the Jewish Film Festival, Electric Feels, Wintergarden at Dilworth Park, Holidays on the Hill, and many more things to do and support
By Lauren McCutcheon and Christina GriffithLet’s Stop the Gun Violence That Took My Dad and Nana
A Conestoga high schooler who lost close family members one year ago desperately wants this uniquely American crisis to stop — and shares ways you can make it happen
By Olivia DeShongFear of a Biracial President
Amidst last week’s rally of 14,000 people featuring Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, there was something missing: Any mention of race from the Dems’ presidential ticket
By Malcolm BurnleyThe 3 Numbers Everyone Must Know
An educator and community organizer urges state legislators to pass a bill to raise awareness of, funding for and police integration with mental health service hotline 988
By Vanessa MengAli Velshi Banned Book Club with Grace Lin
The MSNBC host speaks with the bestselling children's author and illustrator about the very unlikely banning of her storybook, A Big Mooncake for Little Star
By Ali VelshiCitywide Restorative Justice
The attack on Asian-American high school students on SEPTA last month was another symptom of our city's broken systems. Could implementing Philly-wide restorative justice practices, as they do in Oakland, help heal our collective pain?
By Jessica Blatt PressProtection for Asian Americans
In Philly, as in the country as a whole, anti-Asian hate crimes are on the rise. An all-volunteer chaperone service in Oakland, California, is doing its part to protect the community
By William Keo17+ Ways to Support Asian Americans in Philly
A mass shooting in Georgia put Asian Americans on even higher alert after a year of increased racial incidents. Here’s how you can help.
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyAnswering the—many—calls
South Philly’s SEAMAAC has fed thousands of people since March, while continuing to push the vote and the census—missions more aligned than you might think
By Jessica Blatt PressDumplings Against Hate
The grassroots campaign raises funds for businesses in New York's Chinatowns and fights coronavirus-related racism. A local activist hopes to bring it here.
By Brianna Baker