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  • Kristin Perry, one of the plaintiffs against Prop. 8, addresses the crowd during a rally after Prop. 8 was proved unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
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  • Ted Olson, one of the lawyers of the plaintiffs in support of Gay Marriage, addresses the crowd at a rally after Prop 8 was overturned.
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  • Ted Olson, one of the lawyers of the plaintiffs in support of Gay Marriage, addresses the crowd at a rally after Prop 8 was overturned.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_59.JPG
  • Ted Olson, one of the lawyers of the plaintiffs in support of Gay Marriage, addresses the crowd at a rally after Prop 8 was overturned.
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  • L-R. David Boies and Ted Olson, lawyers of the plaintiffs in support of Gay Marriage, embrace one another at a rally after Proposition 8 was overturned by Judge Walker.
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  • L-R. David Boies and Ted Olson, lawyers of the plaintiffs in support of Gay Marriage, embrace one another at a rally after Proposition 8 was overturned by Judge Walker.
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  • Ted Olson shakes the hand of his client and friend, Kristin Perry, at a rally after Proposition 8 was overturned.
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  • Paul Katami, one of the plaintiffs against Prop. 8, addresses the crowd during a rally after Prop. 8 was proved unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_48.JPG
  • Paul Katami and Jeffrey Zarrilo, of the Gay couples and plaintiffs against Prop. 8, embraces each other at a rally after Prop. 8 was overturned.
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  • Sandra Stier, one of the plaintiffs against Prop. 8, addresses the crowd during a rally after Prop. 8 was proved unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
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  • Dustin Lance Black, an American screenwriter, director, film and television producer, and LGBT rights activist addresses the crowd during a rally after Prop. 8 was proved unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_26.JPG
  • Gay Couple Frank and Jim Reifsnyder-Smith along with their two twin children, son Milo and daughter Kaylee, attends a rally to show their support after Prop. 8 was overturned.
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  • Antonio Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los Angeles, addresses the crowd at a rally after Prop 8 was overturned.
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  • Antonio Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los Angeles, addresses the crowd at a rally after Prop 8 was overturned.
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  • Antonio Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los Angeles, addresses the crowd at a rally after Prop 8 was overturned.
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  • John Heilman, Mayor of West Hollywood, addresses the crowd at a rally after Prop 8 was overturned.
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  • Supporters of Gay Marriage gathers at a rally after Prop. 8 was proved to be unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_12.JPG
  • L-R. Ted Olson and David Boies, lawyers of the Plaintiffs against Prop. 8, are seen during a press conference at a rally after Prop. 8 was overturned.
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  • L-R. Dustin Lance Black, an American screenwriter, director, film and television producer, and LGBT rights activist, embraces a Paul Katami, one of the plaintiffs against Prop. 8 during a rally after Prop. 8 was overturned.
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  • Chad Griffin of American Foundation for Equal Rights and David Boies, embraces each other during a rally after Proposition was proved unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
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  • David Boies, one of the lawyers of the plaintiffs in support of Gay Marriage, addresses the crowd at a rally after Prop 8 was overturned.
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  • David Boies, one of the lawyers of the plaintiffs in support of Gay Marriage, addresses the crowd at a rally after Prop 8 was overturned.
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  • David Boies, one of the lawyers of the plaintiffs in support of Gay Marriage, addresses the crowd at a rally after Prop 8 was overturned.
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  • Jeffrey Zarrillo, one of the plaintiffs against Prop. 8, shows his support at a rally after Prop. 8 was overturned.
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  • David Boies, one of the lawyers of the plaintiffs in support of Gay Marriage, addresses the crowd at a rally after Prop 8 was overturned.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_63.JPG
  • Ted Olson, one of the lawyers of the plaintiffs in support of Gay Marriage, addresses the crowd at a rally after Prop 8 was overturned.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_62.JPG
  • Ted Olson, one of the lawyers of the plaintiffs in support of Gay Marriage, addresses the crowd at a rally after Prop 8 was overturned.
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  • L-R. David Boies and Ted Olson, lawyers of the plaintiffs in support of Gay Marriage, embrace one another at a rally after Proposition 8 was overturned by Judge Walker.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_56.JPG
  • L-R. David Boies and Ted Olson, lawyers of the plaintiffs in support of Gay Marriage, embrace one another at a rally after Proposition 8 was overturned by Judge Walker.
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  • Paul Katami, one of the plaintiffs against Prop. 8, embraces his lawyer, Ted Olson during a rally after Prop. 8 was overturned.
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  • Paul Katami, one of the plaintiffs against Prop. 8, addresses the crowd during a rally after Prop. 8 was proved unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
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  • Paul Katami and Jeffrey Zarrilo, of the Gay couples and plaintiffs against Prop. 8, embraces each other at a rally after Prop. 8 was overturned.
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  • Paul Katami and Jeffrey Zarrilo, of the Gay couples and plaintiffs against Prop. 8, embraces each other at a rally after Prop. 8 was overturned.
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  • Sandra Stier, one of the plaintiffs against Prop. 8, addresses the crowd during a rally after Prop. 8 was proved unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
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  • Sandra Stier, one of the plaintiffs against Prop. 8, addresses the crowd during a rally after Prop. 8 was proved unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
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  • Kristin Perry, one of the plaintiffs against Prop. 8, embraces Chad Griffin of American Foundation for Equal Rights at rally after Prop. 8 was overturned.
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  • Paul Katami and Jeffrey Zarrilo, one of the Gay couples and plaintiffs against Prop. 8, shows their support for Gay Marriage at a rally after Prop. 8 was overturned.
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  • Chad Griffin of American Foundation for Equal Rights addresses the crowd during a rally after Prop. 8 was proved unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
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  • Kaylee (3) waves the American Flag at a rally in support of Gay Marriage after Prop. 8 was overturned.
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  • Jim Reifsnyder-Smith and daughter Kaylee shows their support at a rally after Prop. 8 was overturned.
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  • Gay Couple Frank and Jim Reifsnyder-Smith along with their two twin children, son Milo and daughter Kaylee, attends a rally to show their support after Prop. 8 was overturned.
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  • Antonio Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los Angeles, addresses the crowd at a rally after Prop 8 was overturned.
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  • Supporters of Gay Marriage gathers at a rally after Prop. 8 was proved to be unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_11.JPG
  • L-R. Ted Olson and David Boies, lawyers of the Plaintiffs against Prop. 8, are seen during a press conference at a rally after Prop. 8 was overturned.
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  • L-R. Ted Olson and David Boies, lawyers of the Plaintiffs against Prop. 8, are seen during a press conference at a rally after Prop. 8 was overturned.
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  • L-R. Ted Olson and David Boies, lawyers of the Plaintiffs against Prop. 8, are seen during a press conference at a rally after Prop. 8 was overturned.
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  • Supporters of Gay Marriage gathers at a rally after Prop. 8 was proved to be unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_04.JPG
  • Supporters of Gay Marriage gathers at a rally after Prop. 8 was proved to be unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_03.JPG
  • Dustin Lance Black, an American screenwriter, director, film and television producer, and LGBT rights activist, embraces a supporter of Gay Marriage during a rally after Prop. 8 was overturned.
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  • L-R. Dustin Lance Black, an American screenwriter, director, film and television producer, and LGBT rights activist and Chad Griffin of American Foundation for Equal Rights greets a supporter during a rally after Prop. 8 was overturned.
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  • David Boies, one of the lawyers of the plaintiffs in support of Gay Marriage, addresses the crowd at a rally after Prop 8 was overturned.
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  • Supporters of Gay Marriage gathers at a rally after Prop. 8 was proved to be unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_65.JPG
  • Ted Olson, one of the lawyers of the plaintiffs in support of Gay Marriage, addresses the crowd at a rally after Prop 8 was overturned.
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  • L-R. David Boies and Ted Olson, lawyers of the plaintiffs in support of Gay Marriage, embrace one another at a rally after Proposition 8 was overturned by Judge Walker.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_53.JPG
  • L-R. David Boies and Ted Olson, lawyers of the plaintiffs in support of Gay Marriage, embrace one another at a rally after Proposition 8 was overturned by Judge Walker..
    Prop8_overturned_LA_52.JPG
  • Paul Katami, one of the plaintiffs against Prop. 8, addresses the crowd during a rally after Prop. 8 was proved unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_46.JPG
  • Jeffrey Zarrilo, one of the plaintiffs against Prop. 8, addresses the crowd during a rally after Prop. 8 was proved unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_42.JPG
  • Sandra Stier, one of the plaintiffs against Prop. 8, addresses the crowd during a rally after Prop. 8 was proved unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_39.JPG
  • Kristin Perry, one of the plaintiffs against Prop. 8, addresses the crowd during a rally after Prop. 8 was proved unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_36.JPG
  • Kristin Perry, one of the plaintiffs against Prop. 8, addresses the crowd during a rally after Prop. 8 was proved unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
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  • Kristin Perry, one of the plaintiffs against Prop. 8, embraces Chad Griffin of American Foundation for Equal Rights at rally after Prop. 8 was overturned.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_33.JPG
  • L-R. Kristin Perry and Sandra Stier, one of the Gay couples and plaintiffs against Prop. 8, shows their support for Gay Marriage at a rally after Prop. 8 was overturned.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_31.JPG
  • Chad Griffin of American Foundation for Equal Rights addresses the crowd during a rally after Prop. 8 was proved unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_29.JPG
  • Dustin Lance Black, an American screenwriter, director, film and television producer, and LGBT rights activist addresses the crowd during a rally after Prop. 8 was proved unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_28.JPG
  • Dustin Lance Black, an American screenwriter, director, film and television producer, and LGBT rights activist addresses the crowd during a rally after Prop. 8 was proved unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_27.JPG
  • Gay Couple Frank and Jim Reifsnyder-Smith along with their two twin children, son Milo and daughter Kaylee, attends a rally to show their support after Prop. 8 was overturned.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_21.JPG
  • Antonio Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los Angeles, addresses the crowd at a rally after Prop 8 was overturned.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_20.JPG
  • John Heilman, Mayor of West Hollywood, addresses the crowd at a rally after Prop 8 was overturned.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_14.JPG
  • Supporters of Gay Marriage gathers at a rally after Prop. 8 was proved to be unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
    Prop8_overturned_LA_13.JPG
  • David Boies gives a thumb up to the crowd at a rally after Prop. 8 was overturned.
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  • L-R. Ted Olson and David Boies, lawyers of the Plaintiffs against Prop. 8, are seen during a press conference at a rally after Prop. 8 was overturned.
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  • Supporters of Gay Marriage gathers at a rally after Prop. 8 was proved to be unconstitutional and overturned by Judge Walker.
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  • Kevin Lee Light dresses up as Jesus Christ at a rally supporting Gay Marriage after Prop. 8 was overturned.
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  • 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.<br />
<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
<br />
Below is the Latest Data from the Stop AAPI Hate Initiative:<br />
<br />
<br />
-446 Filipinos in California reported anti-Asian incidents<br />
<br />
<br />
-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%).<br />
<br />
<br />
-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.<br />
<br />
<br />
-35% (154) of incidents were reported to have occurred in a public space (i.e. street, park, sidewalk, parking lot)<br />
<br />
<br />
If you have experienced or witnessed an incident of anti-Asian hate, bigotry, bias, and discrimination report it at STOPHATE.CALCIVILRIGHTS.CA.GOV or<br />
<br />
call 833-8-NO-HATE (833-866-4283)<br />
<br />
<br />
Link to see Full Page spread on Philippine Fiesta Newspaper December Issue.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
https://philfiesta.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DEC-2022-Combined-3.pdf<br />
<br />
<br />
Special Thanks to Auntie Lilia for being our model and the production team Vince Sales, Angela Alejandro, Madeline, and Tiffany Dator.<br />
<br />
<br />
A Collaborative Effort with:<br />
<br />
Everyday Impact Consulting<br />
<br />
Everyday Impact Consulting<br />
<br />
Asian American Liberation Network<br />
<br />
Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies<br />
<br />
California State Library<br />
<br />
CA Commission on APIA Affairs<br />
<br />
Philippine Fiesta Newspaper<br />
<br />
Ethnic Media Collaborative (The Laban Group)<br />
<br />
Tiffany Dator freelance creative
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  • 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.<br />
<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
<br />
Below is the Latest Data from the Stop AAPI Hate Initiative:<br />
<br />
<br />
-446 Filipinos in California reported anti-Asian incidents<br />
<br />
<br />
-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%).<br />
<br />
<br />
-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.<br />
<br />
<br />
-35% (154) of incidents were reported to have occurred in a public space (i.e. street, park, sidewalk, parking lot)<br />
<br />
<br />
If you have experienced or witnessed an incident of anti-Asian hate, bigotry, bias, and discrimination report it at STOPHATE.CALCIVILRIGHTS.CA.GOV or<br />
<br />
call 833-8-NO-HATE (833-866-4283)<br />
<br />
<br />
Link to see Full Page spread on Philippine Fiesta Newspaper December Issue.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
https://philfiesta.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DEC-2022-Combined-3.pdf<br />
<br />
<br />
Special Thanks to Auntie Lilia for being our model and the production team Vince Sales, Angela Alejandro, Madeline, and Tiffany Dator.<br />
<br />
<br />
A Collaborative Effort with:<br />
<br />
Everyday Impact Consulting<br />
<br />
Everyday Impact Consulting<br />
<br />
Asian American Liberation Network<br />
<br />
Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies<br />
<br />
California State Library<br />
<br />
CA Commission on APIA Affairs<br />
<br />
Philippine Fiesta Newspaper<br />
<br />
Ethnic Media Collaborative (The Laban Group)<br />
<br />
Tiffany Dator freelance creative
    120422-EICAntiAsianAwareness3B.jpg
  • Stephanie, 31, Program Manager, Vietnamese.<br />
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Covid hit home when my fiancé’s dad contracted the virus and passed away this month. It hurts to think that it could’ve been prevented if everyone were wearing masks. When people tell me the President handled it the best way he could’ve, I laugh because it’s a ridiculous statement. I just know in my heart that  isn’t true. My friends and family in Asia are conducting business as usual, traveling on planes, having gatherings because their leadership did not present the disease as a hoax and didn’t refuse to wear a mask for several months into the pandemic. I still don’t understand how this can be a political issue when it is a health issue. Other countries where people have a deeper sense of community responsibility didn’t think twice about wearing a mask to protect the other person.<br />
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As a country we are divided on so many fronts, climate, race, Covid, immigration, healthcare, taxes, and etc. Everything is a political stance rather than a human stance. Everything is about “ME” instead of “WE”. Misinformation spreads like wildfire, conspiracy theories are entertained, while white supremacy isn’t outright denied.<br />
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I want to see a President who leads the people and upholds the truth not decide for himself what is true and false based on how flattering the information is. I feel hate against minorities has been invigorated by the current President.  Why call a virus Kung Flu and China Virus when it has a scientific name? Why spur hate where it should not belong? In terms of the environment, I want to see us moving in the right direction towards green and clean energy, not opening up protected lands to drilling and mining. I want to see our nation prosper and do good with the all the resources we can offer.  Lastly I want to see a leader that focuses on unifying the country rather than obsessing on his predecessors and competitors accomplishments and look forward to what they can accomplish.
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  • Crystal (31), Salesforce Consultant. Lu-Mien.<br />
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I have always opted for voting by mail because I like to research the propositions on my own time at home and not be rushed. I did the same this election but it did feel different this year—there’s been so much noise around supposed “voter fraud” and politicians “trying to throw the election” that it made me more vigilant about dropping off my ballot early and ensuring it’s in a certified/official ballot box. I will also be following up to make sure my vote was tracked and counted, something I never worried about before this 2020 election. <br />
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I Vote because it matters! Representation matters and having your voice counted is something to not take for granted. Our families have sacrificed and fled the unimaginable to get to this country which now allows me the right to vote and be part of this democracy. Gotta embrace that! Everything we are voting on is so critical — from the next president of the free world to the statewide and local measures. It affects us all.<br />
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As an Iu-Mien  American, I feel like we are still so underrepresented in the US. We have yet to be counted as a group in the Census yet alone major policies but hoping that will change with this 2020 census. As an Asian American overall, I feel like our voices are heard to a certain extent but could be way better represented through disaggregated data amongst the Asian ethnicities. That could help demystify stereotypes associated with Asians overall that actually end up hurting us rather than helping, such as the notion of being the “model minority.”<br />
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After this election, I would love to see more unity and less violence and hate in this country. We have become so divisive and hateful and it is terrifying to see. I am also hoping to see more accountability from those who are supposed to be serving our country and communities, more equity and accessibility for all, and finally see some leadership in our administration.
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  • Michelle, 34, Mental Health Therapist, Mien (Southeast Asian).<br />
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I am voting because I want to have a voice. <br />
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I don’t feel that Asian Americans’ voices are represented in this county. I never noticed politicians trying to make a point to reach out to the Asians as a target population. I think if we were united or more vocal in politics, maybe they politician we seek out the Asian Americans' interests and values. <br />
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I work in schools so we are continuing distance learning at the moment. I have been on maternity leave so I don’t feel like I have seen the impact on my students and their families yet until I go back this week. I had my first baby during this pandemic so it is scary for me as a new mom. My baby has little contact with family and friends due to COVID and me trying to keep her home and safe. My husband and I have not been social with others so that’s been really hard.<br />
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I am just horrified by how our current president is so inappropriate and how he speaks about women and people of color. I knew that if Trump won the 2016 election, racist people would come out of the woodworks boldly saying racist comments and hateful actions. I’m hoping Biden beats Trump so we don’t have someone in power who fosters such hate, racism, and misogyny. I am hoping we see changes in how our next President handles COVID in our country. We need a leader who doesn’t lie to us, exaggerate, downplay the pandemic, and call it the Chinese Virus. It’s not about blame, it’s about paying attention to the safety of people in this nation by listening to the scientists and doctors to figure out the next steps.<br />
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Please vote!!! Every voice matters!
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  • Bryan “Abs” Washington, owner of All City Riders. K Street, Sacramento.<br />
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We designed our 900 square foot space to be hot and make people sweat.  And now this business model is no longer compatible with life.  As much as I hate that I had to close my business, I may have helped save some people from themselves because I know that if I opened the doors they're going to come. I felt it was incumbent upon us to make sure that we did the right thing. But we have adjusted. We have gone from being this 908 K Street establishment where 20 to 30 people come in to see us to now being exposed to the world. I believe that we are powered by the people, cities, and communities are powered by people, and all of these businesses are powered by people.
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  • Bryan “Abs” Washington, owner of All City Riders. K Street, Sacramento.<br />
<br />
We designed our 900 square foot space to be hot and make people sweat.  And now this business model is no longer compatible with life.  As much as I hate that I had to close my business, I may have helped save some people from themselves because I know that if I opened the doors they're going to come. I felt it was incumbent upon us to make sure that we did the right thing. But we have adjusted. We have gone from being this 908 K Street establishment where 20 to 30 people come in to see us to now being exposed to the world. I believe that we are powered by the people, cities, and communities are powered by people, and all of these businesses are powered by people.
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  • Susan, RN, CPhT, Cambodian-American.<br />
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I am voting to exercise my right to vote. Women in the past have worked hard to fight for this right; a right that should not be taken for granted. I vote because it is my duty as a citizen. I vote to have my voice heard. I vote to put my words into action. <br />
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As an Asian l-American, I do not believe that we are very well represented in America. I hate the term “model minority”. It is a term used to pit us against other minorities, to hold us to a different standard, but still not equal to White people. It is a term used to further suppress other minorities. My opinion is that the only representation Asian-Americans have in America are those that fall into this “model minority” category and represent what that means. Asian-Americans encompass people of so many different ethnicities of various socioeconomic statuses, from the extremely wealthy to the extremely impoverished. <br />
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I would love to see more compassion, more understanding, and more love. It saddens me to see the division. Racism runs so deep within our every day lives, so deep within our systems, that people do not even realize it because it has been the norm for so long. I would love to see people take a step back, open their minds to be more empathetic and to understand other people’s perspectives. I would like to see reform on antiquated laws, fair laws, for People of Color (POC) to be treated equally and fairly, and for equality, equity, and racial justice for everyone. <br />
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Racism IS REAL. If you do not believe that, then you are part of the problem. Do not be complacent. VOTE. Do not believe the rhetoric that it does not matter, because it does. Otherwise, why do you think the right to vote is such a hard-won right? And WEAR your MASKS!!! It is not about making a political statement. It is about public health safety for everyone. Trust me, healthcare professionals that have been wearing masks forever for hours on end and we are all fine.
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  • Bryan “Abs” Washington, owner of All City Riders. K Street, Sacramento.<br />
<br />
We designed our 900 square foot space to be hot and make people sweat.  And now this business model is no longer compatible with life.  As much as I hate that I had to close my business, I may have helped save some people from themselves because I know that if I opened the doors they're going to come. I felt it was incumbent upon us to make sure that we did the right thing. But we have adjusted. We have gone from being this 908 K Street establishment where 20 to 30 people come in to see us to now being exposed to the world. I believe that we are powered by the people, cities, and communities are powered by people, and all of these businesses are powered by people.
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  • Danielle, 36, forensic mental health social work supervisor. I am Asian Indian and Fijian.<br />
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I’m voting because I want my voice represented. I want a say in things that impact me on a macro level and on a micro-level. I don’t ever want to take for granted that previous generations of women and others of color have fought so hard to have this right.<br />
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Q: As an Asian American do you feel that your voice is represented in this country?<br />
A: No. I think we are moving in that direction but we still have a ways to go.<br />
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Q: How has the COVID-19 Pandemic impacted your life?<br />
A: So much has changed in the way we interact with each other. There’s more video conferencing but at times that can still be isolating. I have had friends lose loved ones. I’ve had to take extra safety precautions when visiting family who are considered higher risk. My aunt recently started chemo treatments and my time with her is limited to decrease the risk of exposure. It’s been challenging to show support from a distance.<br />
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I’d like to see a country where people can agree to disagree respectfully. I’d like to see less hate and see more love and acceptance. I’d like to see more diversity and people of color in higher positions.<br />
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Get out and VOTE, your voice matters!
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