Learn Together: Asian American Activists and Leaders

Do you know what an activist is? Activists are like real-life superheroes! They use their words and actions to help make things more fair and right so that the world is a better place for everyone. Just like how superheroes want to help other people, activists stand up for what they believe in so that everyone has what they need and are treated fairly. 

But, activists can’t do their important work by themselves. Most of the time, activists work in solidarity with other people who might be different from them because they know that they have more power to make change happen if they work together. Being in solidarity means standing up together, across different groups like race and ethnicity, to make sure everyone is treated fairly. It’s just like how superheroes also work in teams because they each have a unique power that can help make a difference. But, unlike superheroes in books or movies, activists are also regular people. Anyone can be an activist! And, activists help each other out because they know their voices are stronger if they work together. 

Download the resource to learn about examples of Asian American activists and leaders who have all worked hard to make our world a better place.

EmbraceRace is grateful to Dr. Anna Kimura, Amaesha Durazi, Dr. Abby Saavedra, and the research team of the Asian American Families Study for their partnership in creating this and other resources for caregivers to Asian American children.