The rise of anti-Asian hate crimes throughout the United States since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic has been troubling, both to me personally and to this great nation as a whole. 

As an Asian American, it has been devastating to see American citizens attacked in the streets due only to their Asian heritage. Our elderly have even been attacked and murdered.  

The events of 2020 continue to play out in 2021, teaching us a valuable and unforgettable lesson. Racism, xenophobia, and hate crimes have no place in our society.  

The shooting in Atlanta brought these atrocities to the world stage, but unfortunately, these horrors have been going on for far too long. 

Asian Americans are American. The history of Asian Americans, including their struggles and ongoing contribution to this country, is American history. Despite this, Asian American history is not taught in our school system. 

Our children grow up with a gap in their knowledge of history. As we’ve seen all too often, this lack of information is dangerous.

By adding Asian American history to our educational curriculum, we can ensure that all students gain a better understanding of Asian Americans. Through education, both current and future generations can empathize with the triumphs and challenges of Asian Americans and appreciate what they’ve done to add to this red, white, and blue melting pot that we call the United States. 

It is through knowledge that we can combat hate. For it is in ignorance that hatred is born. 

To that end, we must educate our youth and include Asian American History in the Florida public school curriculum. 

Knowledge is power, and we can empower our youth with it.

We encourage Commissioner Diaz to include Asian American History in our K-12 curriculum.

Even if you don’t live in Florida, these changes matter and can impact the entire country. Help us make the change! 

Thank you for your consideration and support of an inclusive, empathetic, and united society with liberty and justice for all. 

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Thank you to our supporting Organizations

Multicultural Dimensions

NAAAP Tampa

Wah Lum Kung Fu Temple

Orlando Queer and Trans Asian Association

The Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association

NAACP Orange County, FL Branch

NAAAP

Young Democrats of Orange County

Pi Delta Psi Fraternity, Inc.

R.E.A.C.H of Central Florida

Florida Asian American Student Union

AAPI Youth Rising

Asia Trend, Inc.

Florida Policy Institute

FSU Filipino Student Association

UUSINC

The Greater Orlando Chinese Professionals Association

FSU AASU

Sparks Magazine at UCF

Palestinian Student Association at UCF

Muslim Student Association at UCF

The Asian American Education Project

MASA Fund

Asian Organizations for Muslim, Arab, Desi Inclusivity

Chinese Student and Scholar Association at University of Miami

Asian American Student Association at the University of Miami

League of Women Voters Florida

Suncoast Association of Chinese Americans

Networking for Hindu Professionals SFL

Stetson Asian Pacific American Coalition

Thai American Association of South Florida Inc

ACE Talk

Florida Asian Services

Asian Caribbean Exchange

OCA South Florida

Florida Asian Women Alliance

Asian American Federation of Florida - South Region

Flipiino American Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce

National Asian American PAC, FL

House of Leaf & Bean, Inc

Femme Fire Books