Seattle Rice Society will host a rally at Hing Hay Park on April 3, 2021, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. to unite the Seattle community against Anti-AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders) hate crimes and amplify the diverse talents and experiences of the AANHPI communities here.
The rally will feature guest speakers from the Seattle-area who will share their distinct voices as members or allies of the AANHPI community. Speakers and performers include:
+ Troy Osaki, Poet, Organizer, Attorney, Speaker
+ Tracey Wong, Director of Malicious Vixens, Dance
+ Lloyd Bagtas, Creative Director, Speaker
+ Eric Liu, Co-Founder & CEO of Citizen University and Author, Speaker
+ Daneca Tran, Poet/Culinary Artist/Community Worker, Spoken Word
+ Nathan Chan & Eric Han, Seattle Symphony, Cellos
+ Kiko Eisner-Waters, Founder & Director of CURA Collective, Speaker
+ Tomo Nakayama, Singer/Songwriter/Producer, Singing
+ Marissa Childers via Grace Takehara, Coffee Professional/Freelance Designer, Spoken Word
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Ayako & Family will be providing 100 free Japanese curries around 4:30 PM.
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The event will occur rain or shine. We're still in a pandemic, so WEAR A MASK and practice safe distancing.
We Believe in the Following:
+ Denouncing anti-AAPI hate crimes and racism
+ Amplifying AANHPI community voices
+ Spotlighting AANHPI organizations and resources
+ Defunding Seattle Police Department
+ Decriminalizing sex work
+ Reforming education in schools to teach AANHPI history
+ Direct fiscal resources into AANHPI communities and non-profit organizations
+ Reforming gun laws and culture, and investing in mental health
+ Supporting and standing in solidarity with our BIPOC communities
For more information, visit @SeattleRiceSociety on Instagram or send a message to SeattleRiceSociety@gmail.com.
About Seattle Rice Society
Seattle Rice Society was founded by Grace Chung and Agatha Campana Tutia as a direct response to the recent spike in anti-AANHPI sentiment. Both Grace and Aggie hope to celebrate AANHPI cultures through multiple avenues, including but not limited to art, food, poetry, and music.
With the support of generous partners, sponsors, and individuals, the Seattle Rice Society will attempt thoughtful education geared toward deconstructing the model minority myth, and instead, celebrate the pan-AANHPI experience.
