Power to the People with John C. Yang and Marita Etcubañez of Asian Americans Advancing Justice

Last Call: Special Series Dedicated to the Covid-19 Crisis

Jaeki and Jojo spoke with John C. Yang (President) and Marita Etcubañez (Director of Strategic Initiatives) of Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC) about how Asian Americans can support each other during this time and how we can become more civically engaged. John C. Yang breaks down how AAJC operates behind the scenes to make sure Asian American's political voice are heard and challenges us to get involved in local PTSA groups and community boards to make a direct impact. Marita Etcubañez takes us through AAJC's hate crime reporting site and the Bystander Training program they created with Hollaback! to empower people to support victims of hate crimes in the moment. Tune in for this healthy discussion! 

Report a Hate Crime at:

• Stand Against Hate https://www.standagainsthatred.org/
• Stop AAPI Hate https://www.asianpacificpolicyandplanningcouncil.org/stop-aapi-hate/
• New Yorker can email civil.rights@ag.ny.gov or the calling the hotline 1-800-771-7755

You can contact Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law for assistance with legal and social services at (1-844-966-4283)

Bystander Training in Collaboration between AAJC x Hollaback!

• Sign up for the next Bystander Training https://bit.ly/351kWO4
• Read the HollaBack! guide https://www.ihollaback.org/app/uploads/2016/11/Show-Up_CUPxHollaback.pdf
• They are both part of Communities Against Hate https://communitiesagainsthate.org/

Learn more about Asian Americans Advancing Justice:

Website - https://www.advancingjustice-aajc.org/   |  Twitter @AAAJ_AAJC

Learn more about Hollaback!:

Website https://www.ihollaback.org/   |  Instagram & Twitter @ihollagram 

FILL OUT CENSUS https://2020census.gov/en.html

In the coming weeks, $6.99 Per Pound is going to provide you perspectives and personal stories on how Asians have been impacted by COVID-19. Make sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date with the latest drops from our special series!

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