Empowering New York’s Asian American Community Since 1989

WHERE AM I
REALLY FROM?

Getting asked where you’re REALLY from in your own hometown is all too common in the AAPI community. To flip the script, we highlighted 10 personal stories that show where Asian Americans are really from.

On first glance, they appear to be travel posters for far-away destinations. But a closer look reveals they’re actually posters for New York City, Houston, Seattle, San Diego, and St. Louis.

Donate to Hope Against Hate to get a poster of your choice as a limited-edition print or download. All proceeds combat AAPI hate with critical programs that help keep Asian Americans safe in New York City and beyond.
SEE THE POSTERS
Hope against hate
Hope Against Hate is the Asian American Federation’s landmark initiative combating AAPI hate with concrete safety programs in New York City and beyond.

HOPE AGAINST HATE
PROGRAMS INCLUDE

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Centralized in-language reporting of bias incidents.
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Community safety ambassador programs.
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Safe zones for vulnerable community members.
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Support services for victims of anti-AAPI violence.
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Upstander, de-escalation and self-defense trainings.
THE POSTERS

Christine Yi'S New York City

Illustrated by Gica Tam
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Eva Chen'S New York City

Illustrated by Sophie Diao
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Noel Quintana'S New York City

Illustrated by Lydia Ortiz
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Apolo Ohno'S Seattle

Illustrated by Bianca Austria
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Shayn Prapaisilp'S St. Louis

Illustrated by Lisk Feng
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Syeda Tasnim'S New York City

Illustrated by Jun Cen
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Kevin Kwan'S Houston

Illustrated by Jiaqi Wang
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Suki Terada Ports'S New York City

Illustrated by Kezia Gabriella
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Sha Eisen'S San Diego

Illustrated by Dani Choi
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Christina Mui'S New York City

Illustrated by Deborah Lee
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HOPE AGAINST HATE

MAKE A DONATION

Combat AAPI hate with a donation to Hope Against Hate today, and get a limited-edition travel poster. Digital downloads start at $25 and printed posters start at $150. All contributions, regardless of amount, fund critical programs that keep Asian Americans safe in New York City and beyond.
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