COVID-19 and Racism

In the last two weeks of March 2020, over 1000 cases of overt racism were committed against Asian Americans throughout the country, including acts of physical violence. The Asian American Christian Collaborative drafted a statement to oppose this racism as well as to equip the church to address the rise in violence.

The Model Minority Myth Shattered

This webinar features a conversation with Wheaton College's Ray Chang, Dr. Chuck Liu and Ms. Jeanie Chang on shattering the model minority myth and the effects of COVID-19 related anti-Asian racism on Asian American mental health. Panelists share personal testimonies and research to increase efforts to combat xenophobia and enhance mental wellness among Asian and Asian American communities.

Reflections on Anti-Asian Racism by GenZers

Thursday, April 30, 2020. Sponsored by the Wheaton College Office of Intercultural Engagement and the Asian American Christian Collaborative.

How is GenZ responding to anti-Asian racism? We'll hear Asian GenZers share about their Asian/Asian American identity in the midst of anti-Asian racism.

Behind "The Statement on Anti-Asian Racism in the Time of COVID-19"

Listen as the original drafters of the "Statement on Anti-Asian Racism in the Time of COVID-19" discuss the birth and development of the inaugural Asian American Christian Collaborative.

Raymond Chang with Helen Lee, Kathy Khang, Russell Jeung: Anti-Asian Racism amid COVID-19

Some highlights from Ray Chang's conversation with Helen Lee, Kathy Khang and Russell Jeung on the anti-Asian racism amid COVID-19.

Raymond Chang, Kathy Khang, Helen Lee, and Russell Jeung

A full discussion around the conditions that led to the drafting of the #AACCStatement by 4 Asian American Christian Leaders: Raymond Chang, Helen Lee, Kathy Khang, and Russell Jeung.

Raymond Chang with Jemar Tisby

Listen as Jemar Tisby and Raymond Chang discuss the history of the relationship between Black and Asian American communities, and why he signed the #AACCStatement.

Jeff Liou with Dr. Robert Chao-Romero: Race, the Academy, and the Brown Church

Listen to this wide-ranging discussion with Jeff Liou and Robert Chao-Romero as Chao-Romero takes us from his experience being Zoom bombed, to a discussion on helpful tools in Critical Race Theory for resisting anti-Asian racism, to his developing metaphor of the Brown Church.

An Interview with Mark Charles

Mark Charles, a Native American activist, draws connections between anti-Asian racism in the United States and the history of America itself.

Thabiti Anyabwile: Why I Signed the #AACCstatement

In this interview, Thabiti Anyabwile explains how the pursuit of justice requires repentance, restitution, restoration, and even the loss of place, privilege and power.

Paul Lim and Raymond Chang

Paul Lim shares why he signed the #AACCstatement in an interview with Raymond Chang.

Michael Wear and Justin Giboney from the AND Campaign

Justin Giboney and Michael Wear from the AND Campaign discuss with Raymond Chang and Jay Catanus about how the Church can faithfully serve Christ while engaging in politics.

Jeff Liou with Jenny Elsey: Higher Education, Race, and Mental Health

Dr. Jeff Liou and Dr. Jenny Elsey discuss how issues of race are unfolding in higher education among Asian American communities (i.e., students, faculty, and staff). Listen as they unpack the importance of identity, mental health, and practical steps we can take against anti-Asian racism in the time of COVID-19.

Raymond Chang & Korie Edwards

Dr. Korie Edwards discusses with Raymond Chang about how white supremacy and hegemony in the Church affect people of color in leadership positions and perpetrate the unequal distribution of power. Dr. Edwards encourages Christians to use their voice for justice and grace as representatives of the Father.

Michael Emerson & Raymond Chang

Ray Chang interviews Dr. Michael Emerson about how faith forms our desire for justice and how evangelicals can engage in these conversations. They also discuss white identity and how some Asian Americans fall in the falsehood of “honorary whiteness.”

Raymond Chang with Daniel Hill and Christine Chang

Listen as Daniel Hill and Christine Chang share how their faith and cultural identities as a white man and an Asian American woman led them to sign the AACC Statement.

Michelle Reyes & Michelle Warren 

Michelle Reyes interviews Michelle Warren about why she signed the AACC Statement, the history of anti-Asian policy in the U.S., and why Christians need to get involved in policies that are equitable for all.

Michelle Reyes & Latasha Morrison

Michelle Reyes, Latasha Morrison, and Vivian Mabuni discuss kingdom solidarity. These leaders explore how racial reconciliation comes with both internal healing within our own communities and also standing in solidarity with others. They speak hopefully about engaging youth in the race conversation and fostering supportive relationships between communities of color.