We are deeply saddened by the escalation of Anti-Asian violence in communities in the United States. We stand in solidarity with our Asian communities – from the most vulnerable newborn to the grandparents who look after our young ones. We stand with Asian families and we stand for raising a generation of better humans that are resilient, empathetic, anti-racist, inclusive, and welcoming. To that end, we are donating to a foundation that supports Asian and Pacific Islander families in the US and are continuing the conversations and pulling together resources and content to share with our community of families, to support and educate.
Ergobaby is making a donation to the Center for the Pacific Asian Family. This is an organization local to our headquarters in Los Angeles, CA that was founded to address violence in the Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
Because we are a community of parents, we always start from a position of educating at home, because that is particularly relevant to families with little ones. We believe that’s where we can have the biggest impact and empower our community.
Reading is such a great way to begin. Here is a list of recommended books from Shuli de la Fuente-Lau from Asian Lit for Kids and Little Feminist Book Club to help parents start conversations early about empathy, non-violence, anti-racism, equality, and inclusion.
Additional Resources
Learn
- Asian Americans Then and Now
- The Long History of Racism Against Asian Americans in the U.S.
- Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans are Nothing New
- Model Minority Myth with Janaya Khan and Hollis Wong
Donate & Take Action
- Center for the Pacific Asian Family
- Stop AAPI Hate
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice
- Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC)
- Compassion in Oakland
- Resources for Allyship and Fighting Anti-Asian Discrimination
- How You Can Support Asian-American Communities Right Now
Talking to Your Kids & Raising Anti-Racist Children
- The Best 9 Books to Combat Asian Racism at Home with Tips to Raise Anti-Racist Kids
- Practicing Non-Violence with Your Children
- Teaching Anti-Racism: Resources for Discussion, and Allyship
- Little Feminist Book Club: Diversify your Bookshelf
Christina is a mama, conservationist, DIY’er, vintage fanatic, dog lover and the Ergobaby director of community. She is passionate about babies, babywearing, birth, yoga, natural living, and healthy eats. When not online reading and writing about all of the above, she can be found spending time with her daughter, creating their family story in Los Angeles.
