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The Lotus Project is excited to present the last webinar of our 3-part webinar series addressing Racial Trauma Among Asian American & Asian Immigrant (AAAI) Communities. Webinar 3: Community Programs in Action will take place on Wednesday, Augu
Our final post in our blog project series is "Asian Americans in the Media" by Gina! Gina discusses AAPI representation in the media and how harmful representation can lead to damaging and misleading views of AAPI individuals. Read the f
Up next is "K-Pop Music to Political Messaging: The Remarkable Impact" by Fathima! Fathima discusses how K-Pop idols like BTS can influence AAPI hate in the USA in her blog. To read the full blog, head to tinyurl.com/LotusBlog7! 💚 #men
Next in our blog project series is "(Sussy) Imposter Syndrome" by Sarah! Sarah dives into what Imposter Syndrome is, its effects, and what can be done to reduce such feelings. She also writes about her own experiences with Imposter Syndro
Up next is "How to Deal with AApi Hate" by Ankita! Ankita discusses what AAPI hate is and how AAPI communities were affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about it, head to tinyurl.com/LotusBlog5. Happy reading! 💚 #menta
Up next is "AAPI Hate: Taking the First Step in the Right Direction" by Wesley! Wesley dives into his own experiences with AAPI hate and what can be done to support AAPI communities. Learn more in the full blog at tinyurl.com/LotusBlog4
Introducing the first post in our series of blogs, "AAPI Hate: Perspectives and Experiences" by Jessica! Jessica has written extensively about her nuanced perspectives on AAPI hate, ranging from romanticization to sinophobia. Check out
Join us on Wednesday, June 21 from 10:30AM-12PM on Zoom to honor World Refugee Day! This webinar & panel will address unique challenges faced by Afghan refugees and how trauma-informed care can be utilized to address their mental health needs. R
We are looking for 3 high school interns for the upcoming IWAY2 Project! Interns will have the opportunity to get involved in and lead projects related to advocacy, mental health awareness, and Asian community issues. High schoolers with a strong p
As we begin to wrap up the blog project and prepare to showcase some beautiful works, we'd like to first introduce you to the team behind them! Lead by Wesley and Jessica, Fathima, Ankita, Sarah, and Gina all worked hard to share their knowledge an
The Lotus Project is excited to present the second webinar of our 3-part webinar series addressing Racial Trauma Among Asian American & Asian Immigrant (AAAI) Communities! Webinar 2: Implications for Clinical Practice will take place on Tuesday,
The Lotus Project is happy to introduce the Zen Zone, our youth advocacy newsletter! 🌱 The Zen Zone aims to not only give updates on our latest projects, but also to highlight news, issues, and organizations in our community. Stay tuned for more to
The Lotus Project is excited to present the first webinar of our 3-part webinar series addressing Racial Trauma Among Asian American & Asian Immigrant (AAAI) Communities. Webinar 1: Historical Context & Mental Health Impacts will take place
Introducing the Lotus Project's latest volunteer opportunity, our blog project! Interested youth who are passionate about writing about AAPI issues are encouraged to join! Sign up to be a volunteer at tinyurl.com/LotusBlog 💚
Read about the model minority myth and it’s relationship with internalized oppressions. Go to tinyurl.com/LotusMMM2 😁
The Model Minority Myth is a belief that has affected Asian Americans since it was coined in the 1960s. From the home to the workplace, Asian Americans experience the effects of this myth everyday, as well as other POC. To continue reading about th
as a continuation from our post about aapi heritage month, we'd like to take the time to talk about the connection between our culture and mental health. one's cultural identity can deeply affect someone's mental health. both discrimination and our
Thanks to everyone who attended our Mental Health Summer Mixer Event last month and to our awesome Youth Advocates who led the event. If you want to participate in our future events and projects, sign up via the link in bio.
Hey everyone! The Lotus Project is looking for performers! Ever wanted to show off your dancing skills? Or speak your mind about issues in your community? The summer mixer is the best place for that! All performers will receive prizes at the end o