Resources: Supporting the AAPI community

Hate crimes against Asian and Asian Americans have been on the rise for a long time, and the recent mass shootings in Atlanta have heightened awareness around the country of this ongoing issue. At this challenging time and always, Engaging Minds stands with the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) community, denounces white supremacy, and remains committed to listening, learning, and furthering the discussion.

Many children are asking important and difficult questions and are sharing concerns and worries with the adults in their lives. Here are a few resources to support parents and caregivers along this journey with their children.

Recent articles specific to the discussion of Anti-Asian violence:

• USA Today: There’s been a rise in anti-Asian attacks. Here’s how to be an ally to the community.
• Time Magazine: Here’s How to Help Combat Anti-Asian Violence
• Boston Globe: There is no antiracist movement without fighting anti-Asian discrimination

Additional resources:

• Books about racism for kids: Anti-racism, police brutality and more
• Anti-Racism for Kids: An Age-by-Age Guide to Fighting Hate | Parents
• Talking to Kids About Racism
• Talking with kids about race, bias, hate and more via Acton Boxborough school district