Dear Asian Youth

For Asian Youth, By Asian Youth

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Dear Asian Youth is a youth-led, global organization that promotes intersectional activism, solidarity with other marginalized communities, and equality and equity. Through our digital platform, grassroots organizing, and community-based advocacy, we strive to showcase diversity in the Asian community as well as accurate and holistic representation.

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Wrought with Gold

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08 October 2021

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Parentification

23 September 2021

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STOP THE GENOCIDE OF HINDUS IN BANGLADESH. On Oct

STOP THE GENOCIDE OF HINDUS IN BANGLADESH.

On October 15, 2021, a mob attacked
and vandalized a Hindu temple in Comilla after a social media post of the Quran at the knee of a Hindu God went viral. Soon after the initial attack, 17 other temples were destroyed. Bangladesh is now experiencing nation-wide communal violence against Hindu Bangladeshis, only days after Durga Puja, one of the most celebrated Hindu holidays in Bangladesh.

These attacks on Hindus are nothing new. Since 2013, there have been 3600 recorded attacks targeting Hindus.

The Bangladeshi government must protect the members of the minority community against such attacks. Everyone deserves to practice their religion. Swipe to learn more.

Writers: @stephjyhu @_sunall
Design: @stephjyhu

DUNE: Where is the Southwest Asian/North African R

DUNE: Where is the Southwest Asian/North African Representation?

Dune is a 1965 science fiction novel written by American author Frank Herbert. It won both the Hugo and Nebula awards in 1966, and has long been considered a classic of its genre. Many even cite Dune as being the world’s best-selling science fiction novel. The story takes place millennia in the future, set in a galactic world controlled by feuding noble Houses.

The Arab and Islamic influences in Dune are unmistakable, with many aspects of the nomadic Fremen people on Arrakis being directly lifted from said cultures. Read on to find out more about the lack of Southwest Asian and North African representation in Dune’s cast.

graphics: @luminarhee
script: @audreylin_lyx
editors: @__jessduong @najjabberwocky

#dune #dunemovie

🏳️‍⚧️ STAND WITH THE TRANS COMMUNITY 🏳️‍⚧️

Dave Chappelle called himself a "T.E.R.F" during his latest Netflix comedy special. T.E.R.F stands for Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminist, a transphobic ideology that excludes trans women from womanhood. Instead of standing with their trans employees and the trans community at large, Netflix has defended Chappelle's special, saying his comments bring no harm to the real world. Netflix's decision to air and defend transphobic content actively fuels transphobia and violence against trans people.

Swipe to view a non-exhausted list of charities, helplines, resources, and media featuring trans representation!

Writers: @_sunall @matahari4419 @chharliex @stufuru @najjabberwocky
Editors: @ponderingDeer @stephjyhu @najjabberwocky

🌈JOIN THE DAY PRISM COMMUNITY 🌈 DAY Prism

🌈JOIN THE DAY PRISM COMMUNITY 🌈

DAY Prism is happy to open the DAY Prism Discord server which you now join! The server serves as a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth to discuss topics relating to the LGBTQ+ communities!

Writers: @daavidjcho @_sunall
Illustrator: @hellomarcella

Join our MARKETING DEPARTMENT by applying now!⁣

Join our MARKETING DEPARTMENT by applying now!⁣
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🗣️Dear Asian Youth is opening up applications for a Marketing Director & marketing managers. Please note that these positions, like all roles within our team, are volunteer and unpaid. ⁣ This is because Dear Asian Youth is a youth-led organization entirely run by students.
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🌟While Dear Asian Youth is a primarily U.S. based organization, we do have international members and we encourage and welcome those who are not based in the U.S. to apply as well! We also highly encourage West, South, Central, and North Asian people to apply!⁣

🗓Applications due October 20th! Any questions? Email stephanie@dearasianyouth.org.
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Graphics: @hannah.yuyu ⁣

Who Are You Wearing: Southeast Asian Edition Tod

Who Are You Wearing:
Southeast Asian Edition

Today, with an all-new feature in DAY’s ‘Who Are You Wearing’ series, we take a trip down to Southeast Asia! We delve into the clothes that never fail to warm our hearts the second we lay eyes on them and the textiles that carry the stories of our heritage. The roots of Southeast Asian fashion run deep and we’ve written today’s piece to uncover such important narratives. After reading today’s post, head on over to the comments and share your favorite piece of clothing from your Southeast Asian heritage!

writer: @claraisabelnovicio
editors: @llama.sushi, @shanal.khawaja, @joiexng
@amiirahazmi
designer: @penellii, @luminarhee

🎥ALL AROUND ASIA🎥 Through this video projec

🎥ALL AROUND ASIA🎥

Through this video project, we aim to provide meaningful insight into different cultures and traditions from all around Asia.

So come, be a part of this project by submitting video clips that highlight any aspect of your culture!
Submissions must be 5-15 minutes long and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Send us your videos using the form linked in our bio!

#allaroundasia #asiancultures #asian

Asian LGBTQ+ Organizations: Central Asia In Cent

Asian LGBTQ+ Organizations: Central Asia

In Central Asia, activism in regards to the rights of LGBTQ+ communities is nearly impossible. Despite this, there are organisations available with the goal of aiding LGBTQ+ Central Asians. In this post, we list several organizations that are doing work for their communities in Central Asia!

Let us know of more organizations in the comments below!

writers: @nava_ebadollahi @_sunxl @kyo5uki
ditf editors: @micnorova
graphics: @madisonpark59

#centralasia #asian #lgbt

Join us Saturday Oct. 2nd from 4-5pm PST/7-8pm EST

Join us Saturday Oct. 2nd from 4-5pm PST/7-8pm EST on **IG LIVE** for our **COLLEGE STUDENTS PANEL**! Swipe to see our incredible student panelists!

REGISTER with the link in bio to receive reminder emails, and see you HERE on IG Live for the event!

Illustrated by the one and only @annie_.004!!

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