Mariecar Mendoza says AAJA connected her with people who not only looked like her but often faced the same challenges she did as a journalist.
In this moment of heightened awareness of anti-Asian racism, AAJA-SF Bay Area recognizes that many different Asian groups and ethnicities have faced disproportionate discrimination.
We’re marking this holiday with a recommitment to our communities in light of all the unique challenges we’re facing right now.
We wanted to share a few thoughts about what the holiday means to us right now, and to say 👋🏼 Wishing you and your loved ones peace, safety, good fortune and continued community building!