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THE OPEN LETTER
We started with an Open Letter printed in the Wall Street Journal. That letter created a movement.
Signed by a former President and business leaders across all industries, we are now the largest coalition of Asian American activists united in our mission to create justice & equity for all.
ABOUT SWAA
We tackle the Greatest Issues facing Asian Americans
339%
Increase of reported hate crimes against Asians and Asian-owned businesses in nationwide in 2021.
36%
Asian Americans experience racial prejudice at work. The racism is systemic: Asians are 14% of professionals, but only 8% of middle management and 7% of executives.
13.3M
Asians Americans are the fastest growing racial or ethnic group in America with over 13.3M eligible voters. Asian voters are the least contacted by either political party.
40%
of people living in poverty in SF are AAPIs. We advocate for policies that improve the lives of those most marginalized in our community.
SwAA In the News
4 April 2024
Mass incarceration devastated S.F. Japantown. For the first time, we know how much
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2 April 2024
LA County survey: Asians grapple with highest rates of loneliness, suicidal thoughts
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1 April 2024
Chinese American WWII vets who served despite being denied U.S. citizenship honored by Congress
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Anyone can get involved to use their ingenuity and talent to galvanize the next generation of Asian American activism.