CDI centers our work in collective liberation.
Collective liberation recognizes that we all suffer under systems of oppression and systemic racism, and only by working together can we create safe communities where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
Historically, Asian Americans have been discriminated against in numerous ways. During the pandemic they have been the target of racism, xenophobia, and violence.
We are outraged and saddened by the tragic events in Georgia, and we hold the victims and grieving loved ones close to our hearts.
White supremacy creates anti-Black, anti-Asian and anti-Indigenous narratives. It is rooted in a racist logic of exploitation and violence against non-white communities. We can and must stand for freedom and justice for all peoples. There are resources available to join the collaborative fight against these systems. **WARNING: Some of the content included in these resource listings may be triggering.**
Below we’ve compiled a (non-exhaustive) list of organizations, movements, and funds specifically supporting the Asian American community and encourage you to take action in supporting these groups.
TAKE ACTION:
- Support Georgia’s Asian American community
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice is the nation’s first legal and civil rights organization serving the low-income Asian Pacific American communities.
- NAKASEC is a leading Asian American organization advocating for systemic change at the local, state and federal levels.
- Southeast Asian Diaspora Project is a community organization building an accessible creative hub that provides streamlined workshops and tools to engage and share knowledge in Khmer, Hmong, Lao and Viet diaspora communities.
- Anti-Asian Violence in America is Rooted in US Empire
- Black + Gold Forum is a forum about creating Solidarity and Support for Black and Asian Communities Through COVID-19 and Beyond
CDI stands for democracy and respect and we stand against violence. We stand not just against the acute violence of guns, but against the everyday violence of low wages, exorbitant rent, and inaccessible food. We stand against racism and against misogyny. CDI stands for a better way.
CDI stands in solidarity with AAPI communities.