At Larkin Street, we are outraged by the violent, targeted attacks and rising anti-Asian sentiment happening in our communities.
According to reporting from NPR, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco have all seen increases in hate crimes against Asian Americans since the onset of the pandemic. These numbers are widely understood to be underreported. Of the roughly 3,000 reported incidents, about half occurred in California—an alarming and unacceptable reality.
We join calls to denounce these attacks and to stand against racism in all forms.
San Francisco is home to a vibrant Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, including the historic Chinatown, which is an essential part of our Larkin Street family.
Safe places to live, work, and thrive are essential for everyone—especially young people. If we are to end youth homelessness, we must affirm and support all youth of color, including AAPI youth who are disproportionately impacted by violence and displacement.
Below is a collection of educational and community resources to deepen understanding, support action, and uplift AAPI communities.
Educational Resources:
- Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong
- Yellow: Race in America Beyond Black and White by Frank H. Wu
- Self Evident: Asian America’s Stories (Podcast)
- PBS Documentary Series: Asian Americans
- #AsianAmCovidStories (YouTube Series)
- Resources on the historical scapegoating of AAPI communities
- Articles on Asian American experiences and anti-racism in media
Local Organizations:
- Stop AAPI Hate
- Chinese for Affirmative Action
- Oakland Chinatown Coalition
- Asians with Attitudes
- Compassion in Oakland
- Chinatown Chamber of Commerce
Upcoming Virtual Events:
- AAPI Solidarity #JusticeForVicha Rally – March 22, 8:30am PST
- Lecture: Anti-Asian Violence and Black-Asian Solidarity Today – March 23, 3pm PST
- Asian-Black Solidarity Towards Racial Justice & Healing – March 24, 1pm PST
- AAPI Youth Rising Rally – March 28, 2pm PST
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