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Support The Immediate Needs of Aapi Groups On The Ground in Georgia
Support The Immediate Needs of Aapi Groups On The Ground in Georgia
Right now, there’s a need to support Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the
Atlanta area, who are reeling from the aftermath of the March 16 killings.
“It’s listening to the immediately impacted folks — the communities on the ground — and
honoring what they’re asking for, and what they’re saying they need,” said Marita Etcubañez,
senior director of strategic initiatives at Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC.
Asian American Advancing Justice – Atlanta is currently calling for local and state governments
to provide “crisis intervention resources, including in-language support for mental health, legal,
employment and immigration services.” The organization also has callouts for anyone to:
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/what-
you-can-do-to-fight-violence-and-racism-
against-asian-americans