April 3, 2021 Dear Friends, We, at 1990 Institute, would like to express our sorrows for those who lost loved ones in the many senseless acts around the country recently. Although not all incidents were directed at Asians, there is no denial that anti-Asian incidents are on the rise despite President Biden's and Vice President Harris' condemnations against them. It is clear that more work are needed to counter the resurgence of anti-Asian racism brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic and the tensions between the governments of U.S. and China. Our work to champion fair and equal treatment of Asian Americans and to promote a constructive environment for U.S.-China relations is on-going, and I would like to share with you two additions to the 1990 Institute's video and discussion series. The first is an introductory video for a new video series called Voices, Visibility and Vision: Lifting the Fog Around China and Asian Americans. The second is the recording of Chinese Americans: The History You Were Never Told, a webinar moderated by our 1990 Institute Board member Brian Wong, about key moments in American history that have shaped the views of Asians in America. This webinar was a part of the campaign organized by Stand With Asians on March 26 to mobilize Americans to support the Asian American community. I end this letter to you with my thoughts of Asian Americans and our place in America. Ode to Asian Americans Strong We are Asians hear us roar We have rights and won’t be ignored We are strong and we belong In America Our diversity makes us strong Our unity is our bond We will fight for our rights In America See us for who we are Listen as we speak We contribute to everyday life We’ve fought and we’ve faced strife Different we may seem But we all want the American dream Our loyalties are here There is no need to fear Over 20 million strong Trying to get along We too have needs As we work hard to succeed We help America to be strong We’ve earned the right to belong We are Asians We are America Sincerely, |