#StopAsianHate We will never relent in our mission to ensure a more diverse and inclusive society for all.
The ongoing wave of violence against Asian Americans is heartbreaking. As we send yet another message to members decrying hate crimes, enough is enough. Today we are asking you to help lead the fight against hate.
Poisonous rhetoric from politicians and media figures have emboldened bigots, and with the pandemic dominating the discourse, much of that anger has been unjustifiably focused on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
At SAG-AFTRA, we have been working to combat that trend. We:
- Support legislation that encourages diversity and targets structural inequity.
- Promote diversity through contract incentives, workshops and panels.
- Speak out against racism and violence targeting Asian Americans. Check out our Asian American Anti-Hate PSA video from members and please share on social media.
- Sponsor and attend Asian American events and festivals throughout the country where SAG-AFTRA programming often includes casting workshops, networking events and panels.
- Work to increase diversity in the newsroom so that a variety of viewpoints and experiences are reflected in news coverage.
- Partner with various diversity journalist associations and regularly attend the Asian American Journalists Association Convention, where SAG-AFTRA organizes the popular “Story Slam,” centering the stories of Asian American journalists.
- Have a dedicated Equity & Inclusion Department that works with diversity committees year round, including the Asian Pacific American Media Committee. The department processes member-reported discrimination or harassment in the workplace. The department can be reached at (323) 549-6644 or diversity@sagaftra.org.
But we can’t wage this fight alone; we need your voice. Please don’t sit on the sidelines. Call out racism when you see it in your everyday life. On social media, stand with inclusivity and acceptance. We must speak louder than the voices of hate.
Strength in unity,
Gabrielle Carteris
President
Clyde Kusatsu
Vice President, Los Angeles