News & Views of Phillips Since 1976
Sunday May 19th 2024
Stop the Violence against Asian Americans
By NINA, an 8th Grader at Jefferson Community School
An article from 1907 says, “We must exclude the Chinese, Hindu and Koreans, and even the Japanese, if necessary.” Blatant racism is shown in connection to a disease and now we”™re seeing history repeat itself. Currently, Asian Americans are still being attacked and blamed for the virus, which is why the government should be working harder to find solutions to stop hate crimes against Asian Americans. Government officials hold the responsibility to stop violence against Asian Americans and it will bring security to the Asian community in addition to reducing the normalization of racism against them.
The first reason the government should find solutions to stop all this violence is that it will bring peace of mind and security to Asian Americans across the country. With all the violence, Asian American university students are dreading going out. For example, in The Diamondback, Dominic Escobal states “It feels like I have to look over my shoulder sometimes.” Similarly Judy Lee from the San Francisco Chronicle says she was out grocery shopping when she was met with two racist remarks. While nothing got physical, she was worried for her older parents and other Asian elders, saying ““I worry for them, I don”™t want them to get attacked ever or be in the same situation.”… Read the rest “Stop the Violence against Asian Americans”
Heart of the Beast Updates, Talleres de Defensores Artisticos
RE-START
The Re-start is committed to co-creation with new Executive Co-Directors (currently hiring!), as well as our incredible board, staff and MayDay Council. WE’ve re-enlisted the support of the MayDay Council for year two and our next move will be to welcome additional community members to conspire on holding the theatre as a community asset. Visit www.hobt.org for the full Community Report, hiring calls, and other announcements. Check out instagram to share HOBT news and the lates fundraising campaign!
Artful Advocates Workshop Series:
In the Heart of the Beast is excited to announce Artful Advocates Workshops: a 3 month series of free online workshops for elementary-aged children!
HOBT teaching artists will guide your children through an art-making workshop on Saturday mornings. Each one-hour workshop will include the following activities:
- a hands-on art-making activity that can be completed at home
- a follow-up outdoor activity
- a call to action to translate your art into environmental action!
Participants who register in advance will receive FREE art kits with materials for each workshop. Art kits will be delivered the first week of each month. For more information visit: https://hobt.org/artful-advocates-workshop-series/
En el Corazón de la Bestia Teatro de Máscaras y Marionetas (In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre) está ofreciendo un programa EN LÃNEA con duración de 3 meses llamado Talleres de Defensores Artisticos (Artful Advocates Workshop Series) para niños de educación primaria.
… Read the rest “Heart of the Beast Updates, Talleres de Defensores Artisticos”
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