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Writing guidelines and all that good stuff
Welcome to Asian Voices Matter (AVM)! A place where Asian voices are amplified and Asia-related issues are brought forward to the public conscious!
The Idea!
AVM was originally created out of frustration to speak out against the rise of racism faced by Asians around the globe over coronavirus fears. You can read about it in my post — ‘Why Asian Voices Matter in the Fight Against Coronavirus Racism.’ In it, I wrote:
Asians have long been negatively stereotyped in the West for being soft-spoken, passive, and often unwilling to engage in confrontation or cause trouble. Because of such, racists and bigots have found Asians to be “easy-targets” to pick on without fear of repercussions.
That’s why it’s so important to speak out and make our voices heard!
Not just on the particular issue of racism or discrimination per say, but also on the myriad of other issues that relates to Asia or the Asian diaspora.
Here, we aim to share our stories, connect with each other, and educate through speaking out about issues that are important to us.
And no, you do not have to be Asian to contribute and voice your thoughts. You’re welcome to share your unique…
