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#StopAsianHate: Influencers speak out against hate crime towards Asians

Following anti-Asian attacks in Atlanta that left several dead, influencers are using their platform to stand in solidarity with the Asian-American community.

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#StopAsianHate: Influencers speak out against hate crime towards Asians

With hate crimes towards Asians on the rise, influencers are standing in solidarity with the Asian-American Community and bringing attention to the crimes and discrimination that Asians have to face daily. Here are some of the influencers that have used their platform in a positive way to spread awareness on these issues:

1. AIMEE SONG

Aimee Song, an American fashion influencer, spoke about the recent Atlanta shootings and called on  non-asian influencers to stand up in the fight against racism towards Asians:

2. HUDA KATTAN

Huda Kattan, the Iraqi-American founder of Huda Beauty, supported the Asian-American community by sharing multiples resources and initiatives that her followers could use and support to aid in this cause:

3. JULIE SARIÑANA (SINCERELY JULES)

Julie Sariñana, a Mexican-American lifestyle and fashion blogger, shared her dismay over recent hate crimes towards Asian Americans and also her fears over the livelihoods of her Asian family and friends:

4. JENN IM

Jenn Im, a Korean-American fashion and beauty influencer and designer, shared a photo of her parents and their journey towards their American dream. She also asked her followers to notice and speak up against hate speech:

5. LIAH YOO

Liah Yoo, a South-Korean beauty influencer and founder of Krave Beauty, shared the commUNITY Action Fund by the non-profit organization, Hate Is A Virus:

6. CHRISELLE LIM

Chriselle Lim, a Korean-American beauty, fashion and lifestyle influencer, posted videos spotlighting stereotypes that Asian communities face and also shared the names of the Atlanta victims – pleading for different communities to come together to stand up against race-fueled attacks:

7. AMANDA RACH LEE

Amanda Rach Lee – a Canadian YouTuber and the founder of her namesake brand – raised money through brand sales to donate towards organizations supporting the Asian Community. She thanked her fans for raising $5,297: