SAG-AFTRA Members
Take a Stand Against
Anti-Asian Hate
S
AG-AFTRA has produced a video featuring 16 high-profile
members calling on all Americans to stand against the
stigma, xenophobia and harassment related to COVID-19
that Asian Americans continue to experience. The video is
a response to the sudden spike in hate crimes against Asian
Americans during the pandemic.
The video premiered July 21, during the union's Race &
Storytelling: Asian American Voices livestream panel discussion,
which explored the ways in which better representation in the
media and three-dimensional portrayals of Asian American
and Pacific Islander characters can counter stereotypes and
result in larger societal impact.
"SAG-AFTRA is paying attention to those brave Asian
American voices coming forward with their heart-wrenching
experiences of harassment. We are listening to our
members who have a stake in shaping a better world free
of discrimination and harassment, and we applaud Asian
American activists, organizations and allies who are bringing
attention to this issue. SAG-AFTRA stands with you," said
Ren Hanami, chair of the SAG-AFTRA National Asian Pacific
American Media Committee.
Participants included Jon Jon Briones, Christina Chang,
Juju Chang, Joel De La Fuente, Amy Hill, James Hong, Carrie
Ann Inaba, Ken Jeong, Clyde Kusatsu, Jodi Long, Lucy Liu,
Tzi Ma, Jeannie Mai, Vincent Rodriguez III, Iqbal Theba
and Hudson Yang.
Watch the video at sagaftra.org.
