On behalf of the Canadian Labour Congress
Greetings,
The City of Burnaby is the first city in Canada to officially declare May 10, 2021, the “Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism”. Stand With Asians Coalition (SWAC), which brings allies together to raise awareness and to combat anti-Asian racism, is organizing a nationwide Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism E Rally via Zoom on May 10 at 5 PM PT/ 8 PM ET. To sign up for the rally, please click here. Please note the rally will be in English.
SWAC has also put out a call to action through the following options:
1. Endorse the City of Burnaby’s proclamation. To do so, please contact SWAC organizer, Doris Mah, at 604-729-3107 or doriswkmah@gmail.com.
2. Please tell your members about the Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism E Rally and share the sign up link shared above.
3. Social Media Posting:
- Post about the rally and take a selfie with one of the rally signs (signs are attached here in PDF form, please send them along to your members)
- Post your selfie on your social media and please tag SWAC’s Facebook page
- Draft caption you can use when posting: “Join us on May 10 (5 PM PT/ 8 PM ET) the National Action Against Anti-Asian Racism E Rally Via Zoom”
In solidarity.