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Anti-Asian hate crimes are on the rise and Hanny believes that the antidote to racism is education. She’s campaigned to get a bill introduced that would require Asian-American history in Florida schools. But if the committee chair doesn’t put it on the agenda soon, it will die. Add your name to get this bill on the agenda before it’s too late. Include Asian American history to K-12 Education Curriculum in Florida 8,757 have signed Hanny Chan’s petition. Let’s get to 10,000!

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The rise of anti-Asian hate crimes throughout the United States since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic has been troubling, both to me personally and to this great nation as a whole.  As an Asian American, it has been devastating to see American citizens attacked in the streets due only to their Asian heritage. Our elderly have even been attacked and murdered.   The events of 2020 continue to play out in 2021, teaching us a valuable and unforgettable lesson.  Racism, xenophobia, and hate crimes have no place in our society.   The shooting in Atlanta brought these atrocities to the world stage, but unfortunately, these horrors have been going on for far too long.  Asian Americans are American. The history of Asian Americans, including their struggles and ongoing contribution to this country, is American history. Despite this, Asian American history is not taught in our school system.  Our children grow up with a gap in their knowledge of history. As we’ve seen all too often, this lack of information is dangerous. By adding Asian American history to our educational curriculum, we can ensure that all students gain a better understanding of Asian Americans. Through education, both current and future generations can empathize with the triumphs and challenges of Asian Americans and appreciate what they’ve done to add to this red, white, and blue melting pot that we call the United States.  It is through knowledge that we can combat hate. For it is in ignorance that hatred is born.  To that end, we must educate our youth and include Asian American History in the Florida public school curriculum.  Knowledge is power, and we can empower our youth with it. We encourage Commissioner Corcoran to include Asian American History in our K-12 curriculum. Even if you don’t live in Florida, these changes matter and can impact the entire country. Help us make the change!  Thank you for your consideration and support of an inclusive, empathetic, and united society with liberty and justice for all.  Please sign and share this petition! Follow us on facebook Thanks to the following for their support:  Rep. Anna V. Eskamani of Florida House District 47 Senator Linda Stewart of State Senate District 13 Congressman Darren Soto of Florida’s 9th Congressional District Congressman Charlie Crist of Florida’s 13th Congressional District   Organizations Multicultural Dimensions NAAAP Tampa Wah Lum Kung Fu Temple Orlando Queer and Trans Asian Association The Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association NAACP Orange County, FL Branch NAAAP Young Democrats of Orange County Pi Delta Psi Fraternity, Inc. R.E.A.C.H of Central Florida Florida Asian American Student Union AAPI Youth Rising Asia Trend, Inc. Florida Policy Institute FSU Filipino Student Association UUSINC The Greater Orlando Chinese Professionals Association FSU AASU Sparks Magazine at UCF Palestinian Student Association at UCF Muslim Student Association at UCF The Asian American Education Project MASA Fund

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