#ACTTOCHANGE - STAND UP AGAINST BULLYING

 

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#ActToChange is a public awareness campaign aimed at increasing awareness of bullying – including in the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community – and empowering communities with information and tools to help address and prevent bullying.


Every day, kids of all ages suffer from being bullied in schools across the country. In the AAPI community, this problem is often compounded by cultural, religious, and linguistic barriers that can keep AAPI youth from seeking and receiving help.

The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, in partnership with the Sikh Coalition and the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment, has launched the #ActToChange campaign to empower students, families, and educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to help prevent and end bullying in their communities. In addition to raising awareness, the campaign encourages youth and adults to share their stories, engage in community dialogues, and take action against bullying.

TRAKTIVIST.com is proud to be a supporter of this campaign! Check out the music empowerment playlist we created which features many of your favorite Asian American and Pacific Islander artists.

The campaign website, ActToChange.org, also includes videos and encourages visitors to “Take the Pledge” to join the #ActToChange movement and stand up against bullying. As one out of three AAPIs does not speak English fluently, resources are available in Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Punjabi, Urdu, and Vietnamese.

Learn about it. Talk about it. Stop it.

Join the #ActToChange community movement to get informed and empowered to make a difference in your community and help stop bullying. Change starts with you! Here’s how you can get involved:

*Take the #ActToChange pledge today and show your support and involvement with the bullying prevention movement.

*Organize bullying prevention events and programs in your school or community to raise awareness, empower, and support others.

*Join the digital #ActToChange movement by following us online, sharing your story, and helping spread the word about our campaign to your social media networks.


 

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On November 21, 2015 at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, California, #ActToChange will host a live event to celebrate, empower, and share. TRAKTIVIST will be there to provide the musical tunes! Join the #ActToChange movement against bullying at this free public event, featuring distinguished Asian American and Pacific Islander personalities and community members through armchair discussions, performances, and more. Reserve your spot now.

High school students: Learn advocacy skills and how you can be a voice against bullying. Join a pre-event “APA Y-Advocate” training hosted by OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates at 9 am – 12 pm. Register here.