On March 16, 2021, six Asian American women were killed in their places of work in Atlanta, Georgia. Violence and prejudice against Asian Americans have always existed in this country, but since 2019, anti-Asian hate crimes have risen by 149%. 

The Hawkview stands with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community during this surge of anti-Asian violence, and condemns the growing xenophobia, white supremacy and prejudice, as students and journalists.

As a publication, we are committed to diversifying our newsroom and coverage of issues as they affect local communities, of which the recent hate crimes against Asian Americans must be included. We also promise to uplift the voices and stories of members of the AAPI community.

Here are some organizations where you may donate financially: 

• Stop AAPI Hate
• Asian Americans Advancing Justice
• Community Action Fund by Hate Is A Virus
• Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
• Asian American Resource Center
• Asian Pacific Fund
• National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum
• National Organization of Asians and Pacific Islanders Ending Sexual Violence
• Apex For Youth

Here are some resources for students/ general education:  

• National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association resource database
• Asian American Psychological Association fact sheets
• UC Berkeley’s University Health Services on stress, depression, and anxiety
• Stop AAPI Hate National Report

Sincerely, 

The Hawkview Editorial Board