I've personally faced racial discrimination for my South Asian culture and heritage. It's a painful and all too common experience that we often have to endure in silence, or with resilience that quickly turns into exhaustion. Sadly, it’s not just me. My family and friends have all been subjected to the same stereotypes and racial slurs that belittle us into harmful and misinformed caricatures, perpetuating racist ideologies and colonial beliefs.

But this isn't just about unfair treatment. It's about life and death for many. Recently, heartbreaking news from Ireland shook our community – incidents where South Asian kids have tragically lost their lives supposedly in racially motivated events. Here in the United States and Canada, the rhetoric isn’t much better. A video labeled South Asian immigrants as an "H1b virus," and the narrative that we're stealing jobs resonates louder every day on massive platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Another women posted a video about South asians in Texas and how she wishes there were more white people.

Let's unite to put an end to this racial discrimination. We cannot allow harmful stereotypes and blatant racism to proliferate unchallenged any longer. We must hold these damaging ideologies and their creators accountable before any more hate fuels violence or pushes individuals into harm's way.

As a community, we deserve the right to celebrate and share our rich culture without fear of judgment or danger. Social media platforms and policymakers have the power to help dismantle these dangerous narratives by enforcing stricter content regulations and promoting inclusivity.

We call upon these platforms to reevaluate their policies and take stronger action against content that encourages racism or spreads misinformation. It's vital that they recognize their role in shaping societal norms and take responsibility for reducing racial discrimination on their platforms.

Join me in this fight. Sign this petition to demand changes from social media platforms and lawmakers. Let's create a safer, more respectful world for everyone.