I’ve been reading through the stories at #StopAAPIHate and I have teared up so many times. 🥹 As a Latina and a fellow child of an immigrant, I’m so glad you are all here. 🫶🏼 Thank you for what you do for your communities. I’m proud to call you fellow Americans. 🤍
#MyImmigrantRoots
Join us by sharing your own story using the hashtag #MyImmigrantRoots today! 📸📝
Need more inspiration or prefer to share your story anonymously? Learn more about the many ways you can participate: stopaapihate.org/MyImmigrantRoots
Image of young child and grandparent. Text that says "Livia B's immigrant roots"
Photo of parent and child. Text that reads "Swathi B.'s immigrant roots"
Collage of black and white family photos. Text that reads "Ashley I.'s immigrant roots"
This #AAPIHeritageMonth, we’re asking Asian and Pacific Islander immigrants in the US: what does your immigrant heritage mean to you?
Tap the images below to read highlights from our #MyImmigrantRoots story wall. 🧵⬇️
It's #AAPIheritagemonth (and #MayDay!), and @stopaapihate.org is celebrating by lifting up our immigrant stories! I'm the proud daughter of immigrants, and I loved sharing #MyImmigrantRoots. If you need a pick me up, read these stories. If you're inspired, share your story too!
Here's how you can get involved:
1️⃣ Choose a photo that represents your or your family’s journey to America
2️⃣ Write about its significance, and share it with the hashtag #MyImmigrantRoots
3️⃣ Go to stopaapihate.org/MyImmigrantRoots to see your post and read stories from AA/PI people nationwide!
This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (#APAHM), we invite you to join us as we discover, reflect, and share stories from AA/PI families about their journey to America. Introducing our newest project, #MyImmigrantRoots 📝 📸 ⬇️
stopaapihate.org/myimmigrantroots