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Today we had the great honor of visiting the White House! Happy Lunar New Year!!! We had the honor of hearing Elaine So, Dr. Biden and and POTUS all make speeches. Our hearts go out to the communities affected by gun violence. We wish for hope and healing in this year of the rabbit and cat (Vietnam).
Jan 27

Art piece by AYR Chapter Leader Madison Guan!! Go check out our creativity corner at aapiyouthrising.org #art #drawing #aapiyouthrising #aapi
Jan 23

Our new chapter leader from AZ – Johanna to lead! Anyone in AZ, look for the AYR table!
For over 17 years, hundreds of
residents from Chandler, Gilbert, Guadalupe, Mesa,
Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe gathered at Tempe
Town Lake to celebrate the annual Regional Unity
Walk. This event is hosted by the City of Tempe Office
of Diversity & Strategic Management and the Human
Relations Commission.
This year: The concept of unity and embracing
diversity has never been more crucial and it’s a
concept that should engage all generations. For this
reason, The City of Tempe is seeking to increase
youth participation in the Unity Walk.
When: Saturday, January 28th 4-6:30pm
Location: Tempe Town Lake
#aapiyouthrising #unitywalk #unity #aapi
Jan 15

The time for AAPI girls and gender-expansive to tell their stories is long overdue. Help us in this crucial work by sharing the survey with AAPI girls and gender-expansive youth in your community.
@girlsleadership, along with research firm Evaluation Studio and the AAPI Youth Research Council, are embarking on a national study to change this and learn how ethnicity and culture impact the leadership development of AAPI girls.
Why is this important? Due to the model minority myth, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are often unseen and unheard. But they’re the fastest growing ethnic group in the U.S., accounting for 7.7% of the nation’s total population at 24 million in 2020 — nearly double that of 2000’s AAPI population of 12.7 million. While there is data on the general AAPI population, no research exists on AAPI girls.
Help us get this important information. Survey closes December 23! Participants will automatically be entered to win a $50 Visa Gift Card (20 total).
When you fill out the survey please note our organization’s name in the “How did you hear about this survey?” question.
Link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/4000AAPIGirls
#AAPIgirlslead
#AAPIresearch
#girlsleadership
#aapiyouthrising
Dec 9

In many AAPI households, family, love, and food are all interconnected. ‘Love through food’ is a term that is commonly used to describe this culture. #food #aapi #family #foodislove #aapiculture
Nov 25

We had a great time joining Aurora Theater for the world premiere of the play "Colonialism is Terrible, but pho is delicious" by Dustin Chinn and directed by Directed by Oanh Nguyen.
AAPI Youth Rising spoke on the Community Night panel with Artistic Director Josh Costello and we shared our message with attendees.
Thanks Aurora Theater for having us be a part of the premiere!
#aapi
#aanhpi
#aapiyouthrising
#auroratheatercompany
#youthactivism
Nov 20

Mina joins TimeforKids kid reporters to interview U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about his career in healthcare. Interested in learning about a future career path? Check out TimeforKids Your Job!
Nov 7

So excited to see Colonialism is Terrible But Pho is Delicious on the eighteenth! Thank you Aurora Theater Company and staff for making this possible! AAPI Youth Rising will also have a table and be speaking on a panel.
#auroratheatercompany
#aapi
#aanhpi
#aapiyouthrising
#youthleadership
Nov 6

AAPI Youth Rising joins DIGNITY.US in the wake of a rising tide of hate-fueled violence in America. Dignity.us is a citizens' initiative to address the crisis together. You too can share your ideas, testimonials, and suggestions with http://www.dignity.us right now. All kids deserve to have our voices heard so that we can work towards a country-wide response to make this world a better place. Check out http://www.dignity.us to see how you can make a difference and share your story. #unitedwestand
#unitedwestandsummit
#dignity.us
Nov 6

AAPI Youth Rising board member Charlee Trenkle served on the 2022 changemakers summit equity council alongside these amazing reps. Swipe to learn more!
There’s still time to secure your spot for the Summit! We can’t wait to see you on Saturday, October 29th! LINK TO RSVP IN BIO 🥳
#youthleadership #hateisavirus #aapi #changemakers2022 #virtualevents #aapiyouthrising
Oct 29

A few days ago, we went to the Asian Pacific Fund. We had a great time meeting so many new people, and are excited to see what partnerships can be formed!
#asianpacificfundgala
#asianpacificfund
#aapiyouthrising
#OneDayofAAPIHistory
#aanhpi
#aapi
Oct 28

We’re so excited to join Changemakers Summit 2022 on Saturday, October 29th!
Changemakers is a natiaonl AAPI Youth Conference created in partnership with @acttochange @hateisavirus and @stopaapihate. Check out the lineup!
✨ Mina Fedor (Founder & Executive Director of @aapiyouthrising)
✨ Soukprida Phetmisy @soukprida (Queer #LaoAmerican Activist, DEI capacity builder, anti-racism organizer-trainer)
✨ Yuh-Line Niou @yuhline_niou (Legislation and advocacy campaigner, member of the 65th district of the New York State Assembly)
✨ Aisa Villarosa @aisamv (Queer Pinay activist-artist-attorney, Director of Youth Organizing at @StopAAPIHate)
✨ Rosanna Gao (Youth Equity Council for @ActToChange, Co-Founder and president of Music For Change)
Also check out: Rachel Leyco @rachel.leyco, an award-winning, queer #FilipinaAmerican filmmaker, actress, and activist. Jackie Fenn @jackiefern, an award-winning television journalist, writer, and producer.
And performaces by:
✨Brandon Gagante @bgagante_stories Poet and Storyteller
✨ Sydney Agudong @whoisjaynedoe Vocalist
✨ VJ Rosales @vromusic Pop Artist
Don’t forget to register! LINK TO RSVP IN BIO.
#changemakers2022 #youthsummit #virtualevent #aapi #hateisavirus #aapiyouthrising
Oct 26

So excited to announce our AYR Board! Our original team is joined by some new student leaders and we are so excited for what’s to come this year.
#aapi
#aanhpi
#youthboard
#aapiyouthrising
Oct 13

Today we commemorated the loss of a beloved community member, Vicha Ratanapakdee. He is being forever remembered by the renaming of Sonora Way to Vicha Ratanapakdee Way.
#aapi
#aanhpi
#vicharatanapakdee #streetrenamingceremony
Oct 2

Lunar New Year is now an official California holiday!! Thank you
@GavinNewsom
for signing
Evan Low’s bill @aimhighgetlow making history as the first state to celebrate an Asian holiday & taking a significant step for Asian American belonging. TY
@AAPILegCaucus
🎉🧧 #LunarNewYear
Thank you!! @aapilegalcaucus @aapiyouthrising @aaba.bayarea @apabasv @asianlawalliance @asianpaccommfund @asianpacfund @asianhealthservices @benchinatown @compassionoakland @chinatownvolunteercoalition @chsamuseum @_dearcommunity @face.la @goldhouseco @kacfsanfrancisco @napalsa @oaklandchinatownchamber @thaicdc @standwithasians @standwithasianamericans @wasungserviceclub @natassiakwan
#AAPIYouthRising
Sep 30

We join 25 AAPI groups to urge @GavinNewsom to sign #AB2596, making Lunar New Year a state holiday in California! Lunar New Year has a 4000 year history, yet it has never been recognized as a holiday in California. The bill by @aimhighgetlow is on Gov. Newsom's desk and must be signed this week.
@aapilegcaucus
#SupportLunarNY
#AB2596
Sep 28

Today, President Biden honored a group of “Uniters” at the “United We Stand Summit” at the White House. We believe it is important for Americans of all ages, races, religions, ages and political affiliations to come together to combat the rise in hate.
All youth deserve to feel safe in America. All youth deserve an inclusive education filled with the diversity of our histories. All youth have a right to have our voices heard.
Thank you to everyone at the Biden Administration for honoring AAPI Youth Rising’s work.
Learn more: https://unitedwestand.gov/
#unitedwestand
#aapiyouthrising
1. POTUS and Mina
2. Ambassador Susan Rice
3. Senator Mazie Hirono
4. Uniters Mina Fedor, Dr. Suzanne Barakat, Miriam Vargas Corona (UNIDOS)
5. Lisa Ling
6. Uniters Taylor Dumpson and Mina Fedor
7. Manjusha Kulkarni (A3PCON)
8. Biden announcing the Uniters
9. The Uniters
10. The Uniters
Sep 16

Today we had our monthly meeting! Our board members, chapter leaders, and ambassadors came together to go over future plans and fresh new ideas. We are looking forward to an exciting new school year!
#hateisavirus
#aapi
#aapiyouthrising
#aanhpi
#takingaction
Sep 12

Had so much fun visiting Cameron House and teaching our ONE DAY OF AAPI HISTORY to middle school students! Thank you Cameron House, UPS and Josh for making this all possible. Looking forward to many more teaching opportunities ahead!
#aapi
#aapiyouthrising
#aanhpi
#aapieducation
#takingaction
Jul 22
