Spring 2020
A series of haikus reflecting on this pandemic season.
What Difference will Asian American Christians Make?
We don’t fit the typical evangelical mold, which can be a good thing.
The Asian American Voice Can Stand On Its Own
AAPI Christian leaders have historically relied on the white evangelical megaphone. But our unique voice carries its own weight.
From Him I Received My Middle Name
A poem of family heritage and memory.
A Kingdom Citizen in the Home of the Brave
America’s many sins make the Fourth of July a complicated holiday. But we can find hope and freedom in our kingdom citizenship.
The Asian American Christians for Black Lives and Dignity March in Chicago
What happened at the historic #AACMarch.
Let the Scales Fall
A spoken word piece exploring the blind spots we each have.
Why the Model Minority Myth Was Never True
The idea came out of historically discriminatory practices, and its damage continues today.
Let’s Talk About White Privilege and Slavery
White privilege today has its roots in slavery. Until we understand this, we can’t move forward.
My Biracial Identity Isn’t a Solution to America’s Racial Tensions
My mixed heritage is a gift. It’s also complicated.
Truth-Telling in Corporate Lament
Most faith traditions have failed to teach us how to lament. Now is an opportunity for us to center our communal grief.
Not a Crime
An empowering statement against the accusations of “China virus.”
Beyond the Blackouts and Protests
The work needs to continue. Here are eight Black Christian-led organizations you can support in the long term.
Black Voices that Asian Americans Need to Hear
An AACC-recommended list of books, publications, articles, and films by Black leaders, thinkers, and activists to understand the African-American experience and anti-Blackness in America.
The Rule
A poem in response to the murder of George Floyd and the racist incident in Central Park.
Shalom Amidst the Rioting
A Hmong-American pastor and a Korean-American pastor share recommendations for seeking healing, reconciliation, and justice in a time of deep grief and anger.
An Asian American Guide to Dismantling Anti-Blackness
So, you want to begin fighting anti-Black racism? Here’s how to start.
George Floyd, Tou Thao, and the Parable of Our Times
What it means to be an Asian man in a Black-and-white conflict.
The Racialization of Face Masks
From cultural dirt to social responsibility, our societal perception of face coverings affects how we see one another—and ourselves.
When It Hurts to Hope
A husband’s perspective on the long journey of infertility.