Hi!
I’m Aaliyah, I’m twenty one years old and a full time student. Alongside my final year at University, I run an Instagram account sharing my bullet journal spreads and planning methods and an online shop where I sell my own artwork that you can use in your bullet journal!
I also make earrings out of polymer clay and sell those too!
Swipe through to find more of my social media links, and to learn more about the BLM movement and AAPI hate.
It’s hard not to notice the impact that BLM movements had on the world in 2020, but police brutality
is an issue that stretches back long before the death of George Floyd. I remember watching footage from Ferguson and crying about about the unfairness and obvious racism that persists in societies in 2014, and it seems to only be getting worse.
Members of the Black community are less likely to receive mental health support, and often, there are misconceptions and a lack of understanding how best to help individuals escaping domestic abuse from within their community.
I’ve complied a list of resources to help learn about racism, and how to be Anti Racist in the links below as well as places you can donate to if you’re able to do so.
Movement committed to ending white supremacy and stop violence towards Black Communities
LEARN MOREBlack communities are less likely to get the assistance they need to support their mental health, here are some links to help out your mental health and the organisations also accept donations too
LEARN MORESistah Space is a domestic abuse charity that supports individuals of African and Caribbean Heritage that are escaping situations of domestic violence
LEARN MORELearn more about being anti racist and how to incorporate those attitudes into daily life
LEARN MOREGuidance on how to take action against racism and racial inequality
LEARN MORELoads more resources and links to donate as well as petitions to sign
LEARN MOREComprehensive list of resources and petitions that are UK based
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Since the pandemic started, hate crimes targeted towards Asian communities have increased significantly. In 2019 reported hate crimes were at an all time high, and personally I expect figures to be even higher for 2020.
Last month, an 84 year old died after being violently shoved to the ground, and even more elderly Asian people have been attacked including an 89 year old woman being set on fire.
in California, in March to May 2020, 800 COVID related hate incidents were reported. 800. In 3 months. That’s an increase of 1200%.
It’s likely a direct consequence of Trump referring to coronavirus as the “China virus”.
This is absolutely NOT okay, and more needs to be done to target this hate and prejudice towards Asian communities.
You can find resources to learn more about Asian hate and how to donate in the links below
This is a non profit legal advocacy organisation protecting the rights of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim and South Asian communities in Georgia and the South West US
DONATE AND LEARN MOREDonations to benefit organisations that support and uplift the AAPI community via support and safety for those affected by violence
DONATE HEREOrganisation focussed on building power with AAPI women to influence critical decisions that affect lives, families and communities
LEARN MOREOrganisation providing support and assistance to Asian American and migrant massage workers and sex workers
LEARN MORELots more resources regarding education, allyship, donation links and petitions you can support.
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