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Stand With the AAPI Community in Atlanta and Beyond by Amplifying These Organisations

17/03/2021 - 09:34 PM

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On March 16, a man by the name of Robert Aaron Long shot and killed eight people [1], six of whom were Asian women, in several Atlanta-area spas. The violent string of events occurred in the wake of nearly 3,800 hate incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders [2] that were documented by the Stop AAPI Hate Reporting Centre in the last year, in addition to countless other racially motivated attacks that have gone unreported. These statistical findings were published just hours before the Atlanta attacks took place.

As discrimination, harassment, and hate crimes targeting the Asian American community continue to surge amid the COVID-19 pandemic [3], many reputable organisations are working around the clock to thwart these often-overlooked incidents and help those who face xenophobia every single day. Ahead, we've compiled a list of both Atlanta-based and national organisations and fundraisers you can support from home right now to do your part. Follow them on social media, amplify their handles to continue spreading awareness, and donate to them if you're able.

Atlanta-Based Organisations

Other Organisations and Fundraisers


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