🔥 Firebrand Collective
A blog for nonprofit leaders and consultants who are committed to social justice, equity, and impact.
How to Talk to Our Asian Parents about Anti-Blackness
Asian Pacific American communities need to address anti-blackness. Here are 10+ ways for us to have the conversation with our Asian parents and elders.
Guess What? The Race War is Already Here
The dominant culture have waged wars on communities of color for generations. It’s become so embedded in how we live that members of the dominant culture don’t even realize it. Here’s what you can do to help end this war.
Calling out Anti-Blackness as APA Co-Conspirators
Being a racial justice co-conspirator means that we need to address anti-blackness in our communities. We can’t play the oppression olympics. Through pitting communities of color against each other and disguising it under the farce of equity, the dominant culture ensures that it’ll continue thriving.
How the U.S. Census Impacts Asian American & Pacific Islander Communities
Did you know that Census data also determines how resources are distributed within a community? Last week, I interviewed Mariam Rauf at the Asian American Federation in New York City about how the Census impacts us on a personal and professional level.
We Need to Talk about Mental Health in Asian Pacific American Communities
We need to be vigilant about how mental health is impacting the APA community. Here are some things you can do now if you're looking to be an ally or co-conspirator.
How Coaching Builds Asian Pacific American Leadership
Steph Curry and Klay Thompson are good basketball players, but they wouldn’t be as great without Steve Kerr. So why aren’t more of us Asian Pacific American (APA) leaders using professional coaches, especially when it comes to our careers?