Calling out our Bay Area Community! Our Asian and Asian-American community is distraught, heartbroken, and exhausted. Over 4000 incidents of racism and discrimination against Asian and Asian-Americans have been recorded since March 2020. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an alarming rise of Asian hate in the United States.
We urge you to stand by us and stand for us; to uplift our community and amplify our voices. We ask you to come together with us to advocate for justice and healing. Join us for a peaceful, safe, and social-distanced march & rally to show solidarity for the Asian/Asian-American community in light of the recent Asian hate crimes and issues.
Details
Date: Friday March 26, 12:30 pm
Location: Union Square (Powell & Geary)
March from Union Square via Market St to Embarcadero Plaza for a Rally
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OBJECTIVES
Call out anti-Asian and xenophobic rhetoric and sentiments
Spread awareness around the recent incidents and attacks and highlight the history of hardships and prejudice within the Asian community
Advocate for the voices of the Asian community and emphasize their needs and demands
Highlight accessible organizations and promote spaces where our community can reach out to for protection and any guidance for aid
Stand in solidarity and support Asian and Asian-American communities
For our Asian Community:
We call on local Bay Area governments to invest in providing a protection service for Asian elders in Bay Area Chinatowns where they can call if they need an escort or need to report an incident
You may report incidents to: https://stopaapihate.org
We want to highlight accessible organizations and promote spaces where our community can reach out to for protection, mental health resources, and any guidance for aid in the Bay Area
Safety Guidelines
DO NOT COME IF:
You are experiencing any symptoms including fever, cough, sneezing, runny eyes or nose.
You have knowingly been exposed to COVID-19 within the past 14 days; and you are high-risk for exposure (i.e. immuno-compromised) or have someone high risk in your household
Learn more here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
PLEASE BRING:
Your own mask that effectively covers BOTH your nose and mouth
Surgical masks and double masks are recommended
Hand sanitizer
Water to stay hydrated
Posters
*Some extras will be provided by event organizers
HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES:
This is a PEACEFUL march and rally. Any form of violence, destruction, or rioting will NOT be tolerated
Wear your face mask at ALL TIMES. They must cover your nose and mouth.
Maintain at least 6 FEET of distance between you and any other person-keep a distance when drinking water or eating foodLISTEN and RESPECT event organizers and follow the directions around health and safety guidelines
Event Organizers
Organized by: Pilipino American Collegiate Endeavor • Pilipinx American Student Association • Akbayan SJSU • League of Filipino Students at SFSU • Northern California Pilipinx American Student Alliance • Vietnamese Student Association at SFSU • Nikkei Student Union at SFSU • Katipunan CSM • Malaya SF • Malaya Tri-City • Anakbayan SF • Anakbayan Daly City
Supported by: United Playaz & Women’s March San Francisco
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