#MyImmigrantRoots
The vast majority of Asian Americans are descended from immigrants, and there is a growing population of Pacific Islander immigrants in the U.S. Amid growing racist, anti-immigrant attacks, it’s more important than ever to share the stories behind our immigrant heritage and affirm our collective right to call America home.
Share Your Immigration Roots
How did you come to call the U.S. your home? We’re inviting all Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to answer this question — to make sure our experiences are seen, heard, and remembered. If you feel inspired to learn about your roots, share them with us; it’s a simple and straightforward process. We invite you to:
Discover
Look through photo albums, search the attic, or talk to your family members about their journey to America.
Reflect
Find a photo or take a picture of something that represents and connects you to your immigrant roots. It could be a snapshot, recipe, or heirloom.
Share
Write a couple of sentences about the significance of this photo and post it using the hashtag #MyImmigrantRoots.
Photo Credit: Sunny Park
Post Your Story
To participate and have a chance for your story to show up on our story wall, you can post your story directly on own your social media account using #MyImmigrantRoots or use our form to submit your story directly to us.
For those whose immigrant stories are under threat and still unfolding due to the current political moment, we realize there are risks to sharing your experience online. That’s why we don’t require any identifiable information when you submit a story directly to us.
Each and every story will be reviewed by our team, and some of them will be shared on the story wall above.
Get Inspired
Our community needs to be seen, and sharing your immigrant roots can inspire someone else to seek out their roots and recognize the value of their own history.
If you’d like some help, we have guidance and inspiration on how you can get started.
Check out our blog post for best practices, safety considerations, conversation starters, and more.
Photo Credit: Karolina Grabowska
Support Stop AAPI Hate
The work of building and connecting our communities is more important now than ever.
At Stop AAPI Hate, we’re committed to making our communities feel seen and heard as Asians and Pacific Islanders, immigrants and citizens. And we can’t do it without your support.
Consider making a gift to fund our ongoing fight for racial justice and immigrant rights.
