The Asian American topic on Change.org sheds light on the issues and challenges faced by the Asian American community, highlighting the importance of equality and representation. Recent events, such as the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, have brought attention to the need for solidarity and support for Asian Americans.
Petitions within this topic range from advocating for justice for victims of hate crimes and discrimination to promoting diversity and inclusion in various industries. One notable petition with thousands of signatures calls for increased protection and resources to combat anti-Asian violence, citing alarming statistics on the rise of hate incidents.
By exploring and engaging with the petitions on this topic, you can show your support for the Asian American community and contribute to creating a more inclusive society. Your actions can help amplify Asian American voices and push for positive change. Join the movement to stand against discrimination and advocate for equality for all.
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While a student at UC Berkeley, I volunteered for several years (2014-2018) at the Nikkei Berkeley senior Center. I had the pleasure of working with Kayo-san and seeing first hand the positive effects the groups service was having on the seniors who were attending. They were always excited to attend and thanked us for our work. Kayo-san’s dedication to the program really helped it shine. In addition, I learned a lot about Japanese home cooking in the process from her. As someone who is of Japanese descent, this was an invaluable learning experience allowing me to better connect with my heritage. I strongly urge the council to reconsider their decision and reinstate Kayo-San and the program’s support. It makes a positive impact on the members of the community of all ages.
Kayo-san has been the heart and soul of the program since I began volunteering in 2018. Because of her efforts we were able to continue services throughout the pandemic years, providing seniors with visits and delivered lunches every month. This was especially important since social isolation was especially pronounced for seniors during the pandemic.
I’ve seen firsthand the positive impact that the center has had on the Nikkei community, from the young volunteers to the seniors participating in our programming. The center has provided an aging minority population the opportunity to celebrate and share their culture with younger generations through food, music and activities.
Loss of support from the city of Berkeley is a shame and I strongly petition the city to reconsider. The community that the center has built over generations deserves better.
While at Cal I would volunteer to this program on the weekends and could feel the real impact of it on the senior community. We provided healthy meals and activities that not only nourished but also brought people together. It’s heartbreaking to see such an impactful program be cut like this. Kayo is an amazing community leader and cares for those she serves and should return immediately.
My partner is Asian American, and while I know I will never fully understand her experiences, I want to do my part in hearing and learning more about her struggles and her perspectives. Being able to understand her has helped me understand myself. If I can take part in making sure others can have that same experience, then I know that I will be doing my part in uplifting not only her story but AAPI stories too. I think this is an important step for Kansas City, and I think it will strengthen our community.