AAPI Solidarity

For Housing & Economic Justice

As housing justice advocates continue the critical fight for racial equity

We must be vigilant about white supremacy in all of its forms and its relevance to our research, service delivery, policymaking, and advocacy.

Anti-Asian racism in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to heightened race-based violence and discrimination.

On March 16, 2021 a gunman targeting Asian-run spas murdered eight people, six of whom were Asian American.

On March 16, 2021 a gunman targeting Asian-run spas murdered eight people, six of whom were Asian American.

Soon Chung Park, 74 Hyun Jung Grant, 51 Suncha Kim, 69 Yong Ae Yue, 63 Xiaojie Tan, 49 Daoyou Feng, 44 & Delaina Ashley Yaun, 33 Paul Andre Michels, 54

For individuals with low income, racial trauma is occurring on top of the immense pressures of economic hardship and housing displacement. #StopAsianHate #StopAAPIHate

Ethnic groups within AAPI experience among the highest poverty rates in the US—Burmese, Bhutanese, and Hmong communities doubling the national average.

Statistics showing homelessness is underrepresented among Asians should be disaggregated by ethnicity to tell a more complete story and to guide a culturally-informed response to homelessness.

The persistent gentrification of Chinatowns is leading to

Risk of eviction—and thereby homelessness—among long-time residents

Cultural and ethnic displacement in our cities' vital enclaves

Risks of eviction and displacement are compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic due to struggling and closing businesses.

In Chicago, Chinatown residents face barriers to accessing COVID-19 eviction prevention resources.

As we work toward equity and justice in homelessness services and affordable housing access, AAPI communities must be at the table.

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