PASA
Welcome to the PASA carrd! Take a few minutes to learn about who we are and what we stand for. Here you can find resources related to supporting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and how to take action.
What is PASA? Where can you find us?
Connect with PASA and learn about our mission!
What’s happening?
Find important information about current events here along with general resources on AAPI hate crimes and racism.
How can I help?
Find resources on how to be an ally/active member of the community and fight against hate and discrimination.
Who can I connect with in the community?
Find a network of Asian American activists, teachers, writers, and programs in the Chicagoland Area.
What is PASA?
PASA (Pan Asian Student Association) is an open-forum affinity group/culture club that brings awareness about AAPI (Asian American/Pacific Islander) issues in our community and world-wide but also celebrates diversity. We are devoted to creating intersectionality and a better understanding between those within and outside of the AAPI student population at Niles West. Everyone is welcome to come participate or simply listen in to our discussions.
If you’re a student at Niles West and would like to join us, we meet on Thursdays at 3:00 pm on Zoom.
For more information reach out to us:
@nw.pasa on InstagramJoin our remind, text "@pasa-2020" to 81010Email our club sponsor at [email protected]. You can contact us at any of these platforms to receive the link to our Discord Server.
What’s happening?
Recent news:
NY Times podcast: A Murderous Rampage in GeorgiaCovid-19 Fueling Anti-Asian Racism and Xenophobia WorldwideCNBC: House Judiciary panel holds hearing on racism against Asian Americans
Educational resources:
Eric Nam for TIME Magazine: If You're Surprised by the Anti-Asian Violence in Atlanta, You Haven't Been Listening. It's Time to Hear Our VoicesHow to Respond to Coronavirus RacismLA Times podcast: Asian EnoughBLM & AAPI History and ResourcesThe Asian American Response to Black Lives Matter Is Part of a Long, Complicated HistoryPBS Docuseries on Anti-AAPI History
How can I help?
Allyship guides:
Stop AAPI Hate: A Resource Guide to Support the Asian-American CommunityChildren’s Book on Anti-AAPI Racism: Young, Proud, and Sung-jeeUSA Today: How to be an Ally
Charities/Funds:
GoFundMe: Stop Asian HateHate is a VirusAsian Americans Advancing JusticeAAPI Women Lead
Petitions:
Racial Justice for AAPIs: Appoint an Asian American for CA Attorney GeneralPetition to Fund Investigations into NYC AAPI Hate CrimesProvide Safety Ambassadors And Prevent Hate Crimes on Elderly in San Francisco ChinatownProsecute the Atlanta Massage shooter as A Hate Crime
Reporting an Incident:
Stop AAPI HateStand Against HatredAAPI Hate Crimes
Who can I connect with in the community?
Organizations:
Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce
AAJC (Chicago branch)
Instagram
AAAJ Chicago Bystander Intervention Training
Asian Mental Health Collective: APISAA Therapist Directory (Illinois)
Universities/Schools:
Northwestern: Fighting Xenophobia and Anti-Asian Racism
UIC Community Resources
Activists:
Andrew Hong: Korean American Chicago teacher involved in leading Asian-Black solidarity circles and APIDSA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi South Asian) identity, healing, and solidarity circles
Twitter
Kathy Khang: Asian American journalist, author, and speaker amplifying the voices of Asian American women; some of her work discusses intersections with religion, culture, and gender
Her book: Raise Your Voice: Why We Stay Silent and How to Speak Up
Her blog
Instagram
Twitter
Small Businesses
AAPI Owned Small Businesses!