The Rev. Dr. Jun-Si Kim shares a #stopAsianHate Tweet thread.
I am sharing my #stopAsianHate Tweet thread from today. I hope that everyone will be anti-racist and be in solidarity with the marginalized, racialized and minoritized Asian Americans. Please do follow me on twitter for more threads on Anti Asian Hate.
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Sometimes we pray with words. Sometimes we pray with actions. After the horrific shootings that left eight people, six of whom were Asian Americans and seven of whom were women, dead; today, in a time when hate and violence against Asian Americans is increasing; today seems a time for actions and words both. Here are some action ideas. What would you add?
Contact the President by email or on the contact line at 202-456-1111 and contact your Senators and Representative with the simple message: “What will you do to end anti-Asian hate and violence?” Additional asks could be:
Investigate and prosecute instances of hate crime and hate speech against Asian-Americans;
Increase the level of security and safety for Asian American individuals and communities;
Educate people about Asian history and the significant contributions Asians and Asian-Americans have made to this country.
With thanks to So Jung Kim who suggested a number of these advocacy points in a Facebook post.
Support the work of organizations such as:
Asian-Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta
National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum
Asian American Christian Collaborative
CAAAV (Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence)
Asian Americans for Equality in New York.
Take part in a bystander intervention training offered by Asian-Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago.
Learn about the history of Asians in America. Here are some places to start. What else would you add?
Strangers from a Different Shore: A History of Asian Americans – Ronald Takaki
The Chinese in America – Iris Chang
Everything You Need to Know about Asian-American History – Himilce Novas and Lan Cao
COVID at the Margins: Anti-Asian Racism in the wake of COVID-19 – a Presentation by the Rev. Laura Mariko Cheifetz, organized by the Presbyterian Self-Development of People Committee
The Chinese Exclusion Act – A special video presentation of American Experience
Asian Americans – a PBS documentary that focuses on discrimination experienced by Asian Americans, the perseverance of Asian Americans, and the roles Asian Americans have played in shaping the nations’ story
With thanks to the Rev. Phil Tom and the Rev. Samson Tso for assembling this beginning list
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A prayer poem in the aftermath of the killing of 8 people of whom 7 were were women and 6 were women of Asian descent
Words fail and tears flow.
They squeeze out of the corners of my eyes,
roll down to tangle in the underbrush of beard
until they break free and splatter on the keyboard.
Words fail and tears flow
for Asian and Asian American women
killed in Atlanta; lives violently taken;
your beloved children too soon gone.
Words fail and tears flow
for mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers
partners, lovers, children,
family and friend
who bear this unspeakable horror tonight
and who carry this unbearable pain into the future.
Words fail and tears flow
for communities terrorized and intimidated
by this and countless other violent acts of hate.
Words fail and tears flow
tears of grief; tears of rage.
As words fail, tears
become prayers for
those who were killed,
those who bear wounds,
those who mourn,
those who know fear,
those who would honor your image in all your precious people
and who would work for a better world.
In the name of the one whose tears flowed
at the death of a friend and for the people of Jerusalem. Amen.
With thanks to the Rev. Dr. Christine Hong for the reminder to pray for the families of the women who were killed.
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Walking. Germantown.
Song for Hugh Thompson – David Rovics
For Hugh Thompson, Who Stood Alone – The Oaks
Pinkville Helicopter – Thom Parrott
Every Time You Say Goodbye – Alison Krauss
The Chain – The Highwomen
Open Your Eyes – Angélique Kidjo
Silver Lining – Bonnie Raitt
The Promise – Tracy Chapman
No Images – Sweet Honey In The Rock
I Shall Believe – Sheryl Crow
You Better Mind – Ranky Tanky
Stories – Maura O’Connell
Shady Grove – Yola
Như Cánh Vạc Bay – Hồng Nhung Như Cánh Vạc Bay
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For those who live in faith,
for those who live in hope,
for those who live in love,
for those who do justice
and love kindness
and walk humbly with you,
for those whose living
melts the hardness of our hearts,
touches our souls,
and draws us closer to you,
we give you thanks, O God.
Amen.
God for us all,
we remember your beloved child
Breonna Taylor.
We will not forget her,
we cannot forget her.
Nor can we forget the
countless other Black lives
so needlessly and callously taken from us.
We give thanks for Breonna’s life and love.
We cry out that Breonna is gone too soon –
unjustly killed one year ago.
Comfort Breonna’s
family, friends, and community
in their grief.
Inspire and guide those
who continue to witness and work for
justice for Breonna.
May their efforts touch the hearts of people in power
so they repent and reconsider
and heed the call for justice.
May we all work to demand accountability,
deconstruct white supremacy,
and allow justice and equity to roll down.
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
this prayer draws on language from Senator Reverend Ralph Warnock
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Stretching. Gym in the Apartment. NK Body Philosophy.
Intro – Mary J. Blige
No Worry – Angélique Kidjo
Something He Can Feel – Aretha Franklin
Downhearted Blues – Bessie Smith
Kitty Kat – Beyoncé
Don’t Explain – Billie Holiday
Cry On My Shoulder – Bonnie Raitt
The Warrior – Walela
Tomorrow – Sweet Honey In The Rock
There’s No Stopping Us Now – The Supremes
Turtle Dove – Ranky Tanky
Beloved – Melissa Etheridge
Borrowed Clothes – Rebecca Riots
Hello Mr. Heartache – The Chicks
Sinister – Kahi (feat. BEKAH)
A Theory – Tracy Chapman
Outro – India.Arie
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Stretching. Strength. Gym in the apartment. NK Body Philosophy. Walking. Germantown.
Trav’lin’ Light – Billie Holiday-
‘Tain’t Nobody’s Bizness If I Do – Bessie Smith
Ring The Alarm – Beyoncé
The Right Thing to Do – Carly Simon
One Belief Away – Bonnie Raitt
On Raglan Road – Sinéad O’Connor
Oh Me Oh My (I’m A Fool For You Baby) – Aretha Franklin
O Death – Ranky Tanky
Muddy Road – Walela
Just Won’t Burn – Susan Tedeschi
Denko – Sweet Honey In The Rock
Conditional – Tracy Chapman
Cherry Avenue – Melissa Etheridge
Brotha – Angie Stone
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Stretching. Gym in the apartment. NK Body Philosophy. Walking. Germantown.
Negra Presentuosa – Susana Baca
Autumn To May – Ann & Nancy Wilson
Master Of Eyes (The Deepness Of Your Eyes) – Aretha Franklin
The Old Palmer’s Song – Seona McDowell
Cherokee – Walela
The Road’s My Middle Name – Bonnie Raitt
Something To See – Tracy Chapman
Step By Step – Sweet Honey In The Rock
Skibbereen – Sinéad O’Connor
Join the Band – Ranky Tanky
My Back Door – Melissa Etheridge
Lover Man – Billie Holiday
Watch Your Step – Joan Armatrading
Louie – Nizhóní Girls
Certainly Lord – Mary D Williams
No Worry – Angélique Kidjo
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Walking. Germantown.
One Woman: A Song for UN Women
Ella’s Song – Sweet Honey In the Rock
All That You Have Is Your Soul – Tracy Chapman
Brave New World – Sera
Gentle Rebellion – Rebecca Riots
And We Can Love (World) – Mary Youngblood
Don’t Say Okay – Mary Black
Compassion – Magdalen Hsu-Li-
Everything Is Everything – Lauryn Hill
Harriet Tubman (Lifeline) – Holly Near
Imagine – Eva Cassidy
Feel Like A Natural Woman – Carole King
Transgender Dysphoria Blues – Against Me!
Find Your Way – Adina Nyree
Roses – Annalé Roses
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Along the Graybeard Trail 