I am excited to share the launch of the new initiative to combat anti-Asian Hate in my hometown of Sacramento. For our first issue, we would like to highlight Elderly and Family experiences with Asian American and Pacific Islander Hate and Violence.
This matter hits home for me because last year I was worried for my Mom's safety. I can't imagine our elders or anyone being attacked verbally or physically. Last summer I volunteered to patrol the Little Saigon area (Stockton blvd), a popular area for shopping in Sacramento.
Below is the Latest Data from the Stop AAPI Hate Initiative:
-446 Filipinos in California reported anti-Asian incidents
-Filipina women disproportionately accounted for 55% (247) of the reports in California, with the 26-35 age range having the highest number of reports (127 reports or 28%).
-Filipina seniors/elders (61 and older), there have been 31 incidents reported (7%), however, this low number could be due to a lack of knowledge on how to report incidents.
-35% (154) of incidents were reported to have occurred in a public space (i.e. street, park, sidewalk, parking lot)
If you have experienced or witnessed an incident of anti-Asian hate, bigotry, bias, and discrimination report it at STOPHATE.CALCIVILRIGHTS.CA.GOV or
call 833-8-NO-HATE (833-866-4283)
Link to see Full Page spread on Philippine Fiesta Newspaper December Issue.
https://philfiesta.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DEC-2022-Combined-3.pdf
Special Thanks to Auntie Lilia for being our model and the production team Vince Sales, Angela Alejandro, Madeline, and Tiffany Dator.
A Collaborative Effort with:
Everyday Impact Consulting
Everyday Impact Consulting
Asian American Liberation Network
Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies
California State Library
CA Commission on APIA Affairs
Philippine Fiesta Newspaper
Ethnic Media Collaborative (The Laban Group)
Tiffany Dator freelance creative