FightAsianHate Coalition Partners are asked to keep this list of Actions current by submitting an update request at the button above. Actions here include all levels of government, provide examples of different types, and address varying manifestations of hate (i.e., violence, hate, harassment, etc.).
RESOLUTIONS
Javed Ellahie, Mayor Pro Tem | Monte Sereno, CA
The City of Monte Sereno unanimously approved a resolution denouncing Anti-Asian Sentiment and Violence Against Asian American Community Members
Greg Tanaka, Councilmember | Palo Alto, CA
Resolution Denouncing, Condemning and Combating Racism, Xenophobia, and Intolerance Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the City of Palo Alto
Liang Chao, Councilmember | Cupertino, CA
Cupertino Stands in Solidarity with the Asian and Pacific Islander Community
RALLIES
Team of Mayors | Saratoga, CA
Stop Asian Hate Rally: organized by Yan Zhao (Mayor of Saratoga), Liz Gibbons, (Mayor of Campbell), Darcy Pau (Mayor of Cupertino), Marico Sayoc (Mayor of Los Gatos) and Shawn Leuthold (Mayor of Monte Sereno).
Greg Lin-Tanaka | Palo Alto, CA
Stop Asian Hate Rally
Greg Tanaka, Councilmember | Palo Alto, CA
StopAsianHate Voter Registration Rally in Palo Alto (8by8.us)
Greg Tanaka, Councilmember | Palo Alto, CA
To create more meaningful change for Asian Americans, Palo Alto City Councilmember Greg Tanaka is organizing a rally on May 2nd, 2021 and introducing a new #StopAsianHate #8by8 movement to challenge people to register 8 voters by 8 days.
TRAININGS
COLLABORATION: Kevin Park, Raj Chahal, Suds Jain, Councilmembers | Santa Clara, CA
(video) Bystander training - Assemblymember Alex Lee, Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee, and Santa Clara Councilmembers Kevin Park, Raj Chahal, & Suds Jain. With presentation by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)
OTHER ACTIONS
City of Mountain View | Mountain View, CA
City statement denouncing racism against the Asian/Pacific Islander community
Ellen Kamei, Mayor, with Margaret Abe Koga, Former Mayor | Mountain View, CA
Op-Ed: Mountain View is a community for all
RESOLUTIONS
Suzanne Lee Chan | Community College League of California
Joint Caucus Resolution on Stopping Anti-Asian Attacks
Sylvia Leong | Cupertino Union School District, CA
Approved a Resolution Condemning Acts of Hatred against Asians
Maimona Afzal Berta | Franklin-McKinley School District, CA
Resolution No. 2021-07 – Denouncing Hate Crimes and Bigotry Targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Cynthia Solis Yi | Las Lomitas Elementary School District, CA
Resolution No. #2021-12:4-14 - Supporting People of Asian Ancestry and Condemning Harassment, Violence and Hatred toward People of Asian Descent
Suzanne Lee Chan | Ohlone Community College, CA
Resolution Condemning The Recent Surge in Hate Crimes Targeting Asian Americans
Grace H. Mah | Santa Clara County Board of Education, CA
Resolution condemning violence against Asian Americans
OTHER ACTIONS
Dr. John Malloy & Susanna Ordway | San Ramon Valley Unified Administration & SRVUSD Board of Education, CA
Joint letter to the community
RESOLUTIONS
Otto Lee, Supervisor | Santa Clara County, CA
Brought forward a resolution to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors that publicly denounced xenophobia and anti-Asian sentiment arising due to fears of the COVID- 19 pandemic and affirming its commitment to the well-being and safety of Asian American communities. This resolution was adopted by the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors on March, 9, 2021.
REFERRALS
Otto Lee, Supervisor | Santa Clara County, CA
Brought forward a referral requesting that the County of Santa Clara pursue an Anti-Racism Community Outreach and Education Campaign to address the recent spike in anti-Asian hate crimes and violence.
TRAININGS
COLLABORATION: Otto Lee, Supervisor | Santa Clara, CA
(video) Bystander training - Assemblymember Alex Lee, Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee, and Santa Clara Councilmembers Kevin Park, Raj Chahal, & Suds Jain. With presentation by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)
LEGISLATION
Hate Crimes Act Signed into Law | May 2021
(news) COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden May 20, 2021 (copy of legislation)
TRAININGS
COLLABORATION: Alex Lee, Assemblymember | CA | May 2021
(video) Bystander training - Assemblymember Alex Lee, Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee, and Santa Clara Councilmembers Kevin Park, Raj Chahal, & Suds Jain. With presentation by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)
OTHER ACTIONS
Congress | April 2021
Republican congresswomen revoke endorsements of Texas GOP candidate after ‘hurtful and untrue’ comments about Chinese immigrants
States | March 2021
All 23 Democratic governors sign letter condemning anti-Asian hate, violence
Santa Clara Council erupts in argument after member accused of snubbing Asian colleague at rally
Asian American official condemns anti-Asian violence by removing shirt, showing his military scars: ‘Is this patriot enough?’
Advocacy
Mobilization
"Unite Against Hate" Rallies: Over 80 organizations came together to host rallies on 5/15/21 across DC, CA, OH, TX.
(news) Violence spurs many Asian-Americans to activism for the first time
Representation
Community Safety
COLLAB (video) Bystander training - Assemblymember Alex Lee, Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee, and Santa Clara Councilmembers Kevin Park, Raj Chahal, & Suds Jain. With presentation by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)
(news) Woman raises over $100k in 2 days to pay for Asian Americans' taxi rides amid rise in hate crimes
(news) In response to anti-Asian hate incidents, groups step up trainings for bystanders