Dear SoundBio Lab family,

As stewards of an organization committed to equity, the SoundBio Lab Board stands in solidarity and support of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. We are angered and saddened by the hatred and violence against the AAPI community that has spiked in the past year. Moreover, we were horrified by the March 16th murders of 8 people, including 6 Asian American women during the mass shooting that targeted three Asian-own businesses in Atlanta. We recognize this horrific act as yet another example of white-supremacist violence within a year marked by increased violence against members of the AAPI community. We recognize that these acts are situated in a long history of exclusion, racism, and misogyny within this country and tied to white supremacy that has brought violence to all communities of color. We stand together with the AAPI community against anti-Asian sentiment and all acts of white supremacy.

We see you and our hearts are with you.

We encourage all who can to take action:

LEARN: There are a wealth of resources available. For a full report on anti-Asian hate crimes and resources on how to support the AAPI community please visit:

https://stopaapihate.org/about/

https://twitter.com/StopAAPIHate

DONATE: If you are able, please consider donating to Stop AAPI Hate and the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum

TALK: Check in with friends and family in the AAPI community and listen with intention. Initiate and revisit discussions regarding racial injustice with family and friends.

In solidarity,

The SoundBio Lab Board