In 2020, we saw an unprecedented 150% spike in anti-AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) hate crimes, a trend that is already continuing into 2021. This is both a national and a local problem.
150% spike in anti-Asian and anti-AAPI hate crimes in 2020
We need
more aapi
voters
more aapi
voters
the path to fixing this problem starts with closing the representation gap In Asian-American communities.
Asian American voter turnout rate has remained Below
60%
Asian-Americans make up
7%
of the population
but only
3%
of Congress is Asian or AAPI
we're asking everyone to join us in taking the #8by8challenge and registering 8 of their friends to vote in 8 days.
The 8by8 mission aims to build civic participation and bring awareness to the struggles of AAPI citizens, while encouraging community involvement and investment. Our approach involves working with community, business, and tech leaders to create voter registration solutions that work.
Learn more about 8by8
Learn more about 8by8