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New Leadership for a New Era
Stand with Asian Americans (SwAA) welcomes:
Michelle Lee as President, GC and Board Chair
Brian Pang as COO and Head of Partnerships
Justin Zhu (co-founder) and April Moh to the Board of Directors
Be sure to read our press release and access bios here.
This transition marks an exciting chapter in our mission to combat anti-Asian workplace discrimination as we dramatically expand our focus on legal advocacy.
Introducing the Workplace Justice Fund
In addition to our dynamic new leadership team, SwAA has launched a groundbreaking Workplace Justice Fund, the first of its kind dedicated to fighting discrimination against Asians in American workplaces.
With a goal to raise $1 million by year-end, the fund has already secured $100,000 from anonymous donors over the last month, with growing interest from independent contributors.
This fund will offer pro bono and affordable legal representation, develop educational programs, conduct policy research, and establish a robust online platform for community support and incident reporting.
Join Our Movement
With our new leadership and the Workplace Justice Fund, SwAA is set to make significant strides in reshaping the American workplace for Asians in America.
We invite you to be part of this transformative journey. Support the Workplace Justice Fund and get involved in SwAA’s mission by contacting: donate@standwithasianamericans.com.
Together, we can create lasting change and ensure equal opportunities for all Asian Americans in their professional lives.
Past Event
Shattering the Myth of Asian Passivity: Asian Americans Take Legal Action Against Workplace Discrimination
May 14th 12PM – 2PM @ Shack15, San Francisco
Report and fight workplace discrimination
Workplace Justice Initiative Launched
December 15th, 2023
Past Event
Let’s Talk About SF Schools
November 9, 2023 5:30pm-8pm
Past Event
SwAA NYC Chapter General Meeting
September 27, 2023 6pm-8pm
Past Event
SwAA SF Chapter General Meeting
September 23, 2023 6pm-8pm
Past Event
SwAA SF Chapter 1st General Meeting
June 14, 2023 7pm-8pm
Open Letter
250+ Business Leaders Support Julie Su
May 4th, 2023
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
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21 May 2024
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20 May 2024
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3 May 2024
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to recipients including Nancy Pelosi and Michelle Yeoh
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Photo by: Unsplash (Jason Leung)
Get Involved
Anyone can get involved to use their ingenuity and talent to galvanize the next generation of Asian American activism.