Series of Podcasts Focuses on Vincent Chin Case
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“Hold Still, Vincent,” a series of podcasts produced by actor Gemma Chan (“Eternals,” “Captain Marvel,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Humans”), was released Wednesday by Apple Podcasts.
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This table read of Johnny Ngo’s feature film script of the same name documents the true story of Vincent Chin, who was killed by two disgruntled autoworkers in the Detroit area in 1982. His murderers, who apparently had mistaken him for a Japanese, were given lenient sentences fines and probation which sparked a civil rights movement within the Asian American community.
“Hold Still, Vincent” is an unflinching and visceral examination of one family’s fight for justice that is conducive to the current racial zeitgeist in America today.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice–L.A. Launches Bystander Intervention Initiative to Combat Anti-Asian Harassment
PSA narrated by Ken Jeong, free training workshops included.
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In response to the alarming surge in hate incidents targeting the Asian American community, Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles, a leading legal and civil rights organization, is launching its first-ever bystander intervention initiative.
The effort includes the debut of a public service announcement narrated by actor Ken Jeong and an ongoing series of free training workshops, both designed to promote awareness and usage of bystander intervention methods. Intended to prevent verbal harassment from escalating into physical violence, these techniques offer everyday people the chance to assist victims and play a role in keeping their communities safe.
Delegate: Find someone in a position of authority and ask them for help in intervening in the situation.
Delay: Even if you cannot act in the moment, check with the victim after the incident is over, and show support.
Direct intervention: It can be risky, but if you feel safe, speak up and tell the harasser what is being done or said is not okay.
Document: Record a video of the incident with time and date.
“I think there are many ways in which people can respond, find a safe way to do so, but make sure to recognize (the situation), and do something,” said co-chair of the San Diego Asian Pacific Islander Coalition, Kent Lee.
GRAPHIC: Study says hate crimes against Asian Americans up 164% from last year
GRAPHIC: Study says hate crimes against Asian Americans up 164% from last year By CNN Staff | May 7, 2021 at 10:51 AM CDT - Updated May 7 at 10:51 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (CNN) - Hate crimes against Asian Americans have been spiking since the beginning of this year, new research shows.
They’re up 164% over the same period last year, according to the study from the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University San Bernardino.
Reports of attacks on Asian Americans have occurred across the country.
An Asian American father was beaten by a stranger last Friday as he was standing near an intersection in San Francisco, according to police, with his one-year-old baby in a stroller.
LA County to Establish Workgroup to Address AAPI Hate By City News Service Los Angeles UPDATED 4:45 PM PT Apr. 06, 2021 PUBLISHED 4:20 PM PT Apr. 06, 2021 PUBLISHED 4:20 PM PDT Apr. 06, 2021
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LOS ANGELES (CNS) The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to convene a working group to address rising hate and violence against Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.
Supervisors Janice Hahn and Holly Mitchell co-authored a motion calling for the new effort of the county s existing Anti-Racism, Diversity and Inclusion initiative.
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The L.A. County Board of Supervisors voted to convene a working group to address rising hate and violence against Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders