May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. As we honor the rich history and culture of our brothers and sisters, it is dire that we commit ourselves to the work of dismantling AAPI racism. This month, we encourage congregations across the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference to prayerfully consider what steps you must take to bring awareness to this issue, foster relationships with your AAPI neighbors, and debunk myths and stereotypes that fuel AAPI hate. As Wesleyan communities of faith, let us remember our call to the work of advocacy, reconciliation, and justice.
AAPI Resources:
Worship Liturgy, Songs, and Prayers for AAPI Month
AAPI Heritage Month
https://asianpacificheritage.gov
10 Things to Know About Asian Americans
https://www.r2hub.org/library/10-things-to-know-about-asian-americans
10 Honorable Traits of Pacific Islander Culture
https://www.r2hub.org/library/10-honorable-traits-of-pacific-islander-culture
Asian Americans PBS Documentary
https://www.pbs.org/show/asian-americans/
Books
Learning Our Names: Asian American Christians on Identity, Relationships, and Vocation, Sabrina S. Chan, Linson Daniel, E. David de Leon, La Thao
Invisible: Theology and the Experience of Asian American Women, Grace Ji-Sun Kim
Yellow: Race in America Beyond Black and White, Frank Wu
The Making of Asian America, Erika Lee
American History Unbound: Asians and Pacific Islanders, Gary Y. Okihiro
Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times, Soong-Chan Rah
Podcasts
Center for Asian American Christianity
Dear Asian American
Rev. Dr. Erin Beasley
Chair of TWK Commission on Religion and Race
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