APA Statement in Support of Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)

APA Statement - March 2021

Stop Asian Hate. Support Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).

American Photographic Artists (APA) stands in solidarity in the fight against systemic racism and injustice.  We support the Asian American community and are speaking out against discrimination and violence.

What can you do? Be a part of the conversation, listen to the concerns of the community, and learn how you can be an agent of change.

Resources - here are a few places we have found:
GoldHouse - Non-profit collective of Asian & Pacific Islanders
Anti-Asian Violence Resources

Here is a Go-Fund me page 

Instagram pagses:

@stopaapihate
@morethanyellowblog
@runaapi
@representasianproject

On March 1, 2021, we hosted a conversation focused on Asian Americans as part of our monthly webinar series on diversity and inclusion:

                        APA Scope Focus on Asian inclusion in the photo industry

Let’s work together to address cultural issues so that we can provide a safer and more inclusive world for members and non-members alike.

APA Diversity Committee https://apanational.org/news/entry/apa-launches-committee-for-diversity-inclusion