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ABOUT US
We are The Pow-ssion Fruits team from APALI YLA 2020.
 Anoop KaurShe/Her/Hers Multiracial, Multiethnic San Jose, California “As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, there are clear systemic inequities that are being highlighted. My hope is that by educating others of these disparities, we as a society can improve and build a more welcome, equitable America.” |  Lina ZengShe/Her/Hers Chinese American Cupertino, California "From model minorities to disease carriers, Asian Americans have to face the volatile narrative placed on them. I want us to tell our narrative." |  Cathy NguyenShe/Her/Hers Vietnamese American Hollister, California "The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines xenophobia as 'fear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign.' This is what leads to racism." |
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 Kevin NguyenHe/His/Him Vietnamese American San Jose, California “Despite the ‘model minority’ myth, Asian Americans have always suffered in society and had racist attacks against them. Coronavirus has highlighted the struggles Asian Americans face and I think it is important to document that.” |  Neeraja BeesettiShe/Her/Hers Indian (Asian) Cupertino, California “Several injustices have come to attention after the criticisms brought upon Asian Americans due to the pandemic. It's important to learn from their narrative and aim to amend the issues through impartial understanding.” |  Harrison NguyenHe/Him/His Asian American San Jose, California "There is a huge issue present in our society, and we, as the younger generation, need to create the generational change that allows for our descendants to benefit and learn from." |
 Mayra VelasquezShe/Her/Hers Hispanic American Santa Clara, California "Asian Americans have had a persistent but disguised target on their backs all of their lives. I want to learn about their experiences in order to understand their struggles so I can be an ally in this challenging time." |  Jimmy PhamHe/Him/His Vietnamese American San Jose, California “If the model minority myth defines the Asian American identity, then the complex and diverse history of Asian Americans is lost.” |  Jessica BhaleraoShe/Her/Hers Indian (Asian) Sunnyvale, CA "Supporting your community starts with understanding your history." |
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