Tag: racism
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Twin Cities chefs unite to raise awareness of racism against Asian Americans
Chefs Christina Nguyen and Yia Vang filmed a segment for Minnesota Rice, a fundraiser for the Coalition of Asian American Leaders. “Food is an easy and accessible way to invite people to learn about a … Read Full Article
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Milwaukee’s declaration of racism as public health crisis helped inform COVID-19 response: Panel
On Friday the YWCA of Southeast Wisconsin hosted a panel discussion on racism as a public health crisis with local leaders and community advocates. Read Full Article
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Can Technology Save us From Racism?: UW’s last RED talk of the year on race, digital revolution
I think it’s important to understand the relationships between these forms of activism — online and on the streets — and how they are building towards justice together,” Communication Arts professor s … Read Full Article
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Asian-American chefs make cooking videos to combat racism
Recent events like the shooting of six Asian women in Atlanta have brought attention to racism against people of Asian descent, but Twin Cities chefs and bartenders say they’ve been victims of … Read Full Article
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Asian American history is rarely taught in schools. Educators say that fuels anti-Asian violence—and are pushing for change.
Ignorance about their history and culture makes Asian Americans feel invisible, and leaves room for stereotypes and racism. Read Full Article
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Brooklyn Center mayor thrust into policing debate
The shooting of Daunte Wright, a Black man, by a white police officer has set off protests, political upheaval and painful reckoning about racism and representation in Mayor Mike Elliott’s city. Read Full Article
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California Mayor Denies Allegations of Racism
The mayor of Elk Grove, California, in a sit-down interview with KCRA 3, denied allegations that she made racist comments towards the Hmong community. Recently, a group called Elk Grove Hmong … Read Full Article
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‘It’s sad that we had to wait until people died to take action’: Asian Americans in Wisconsin say discrimination overlooked
After the mass shooting in Atlanta, Asian Americans’ experiences with racism and trauma are finally being recognized. Read Full Article
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Data disaggregation shows startling health disparities among Asian Americans
With the recent rise in anti-Asian violence and the tragic shootings in Atlanta, there has been an increased focus on individual and institutional racism toward Asian Americans. Our experience as … Read Full Article
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Listen MKE: Asian Americans Speak Out Against Hate And Bigotry
Watch the latest Listen MKE discussion on racism faced by the Asian American community in Wisconsin live on Facebook on Monday, March 29 at 12 p.m. Read Full Article
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Wausau, Marathon County leaders condemn violence, hatred toward Asian American community
Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg and Marathon County Board member Yee Leng Xiong are condemning racism against Asian Americans amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read Full Article
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Asian Americans in Wisconsin share the discrimination against them during the pandemic
After the mass shooting in Atlanta, Asian Americans’ experiences with racism and trauma are finally being recognized. Read Full Article
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After Atlanta shootings, La Crosse social justice leaders hope greater community speaks out against Anti-Asian hate
Hmong community members feel unsafe after Atlanta, GA shootings. Cia Siab, Inc. social justice director Mai Lee said racism has increased for Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re … Read Full Article
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‘It’s always been there’: Milwaukee leaders, residents rally against racism, anti-Asian hate crimes after Atlanta shootings
In Wisconsin, Asian Americans have reported being the targets of harassment and vandalism in the wake of the pandemic — but say racism is nothing new. Read Full Article
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‘I am not a foreigner here’: Students, activists take to Madison streets in wake of Asian shootings
Hundreds of people marched and chanted through downtown Madison on Thursday, condemning racism against Asians two days after a shooting in Georgia that left eight people, including six Asian women, … Read Full Article
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Dane County Board condemns hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
This increase in racism is leaving a traumatic impact on Asian American youth in the county,” the resolution states. Read Full Article