BLACK LIVES MATTER RESOURCES
We stand with the Black Lives Matter movement. As Asian Pacific Americans, we condemn any system that does not see the humanity of Black lives. We denounce the deplorable violence inflicted on Black people for centuries perpetuated by systems built on an oppressive and racial hierarchy.
We reflect with gratitude on the many ways that change in our country is the result of civil disobedience, coalition building, and collective action. As Asian Pacific Americans, we stand as the beneficiaries of the leadership and sacrifices made by Black and Indigenous movement leaders throughout history who fought for social, political, and economic justice.
We acknowledge the painful biases and prevalence of anti-Blackness within our own communities and commit to the long fight to interrupt and replace this with a sense of justice that centers the humanity of Black lives.
In our storytelling, preservation of histories, and lifting up of community voice, the work of our museum seeks to stop the perpetuation of historical oppression against communities of color and other marginalized people. When we say “Never Again Is Now!” we know that this must also mean ending the cycle of racism that perpetuates harm and state-sanctioned violence against Black lives as well as the denial of economic and social justice for the Black community.
In solidarity, we can make the change we want to see — we have to be firm that lasting change begins from within. We commit to creating spaces for listening and learning between Asian Pacific Americans, the Black community, and other communities of color. We commit to expanding our current partnerships with other communities of color as we work together toward collective action to advance racial and social equity.
LEARNING MORE ABOUT BLACK HISTORY
BLACK HERITAGE SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON STATE
The Black Heritage Society of Washington State preserves the history and art of Black people of Washington State.
BlackPast is a comprehensive online source of Black history.
NORTHWEST AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
The Northwest African American Museum investigates and celebrates Black experiences in America through exhibitions, programs, and events.
LEARNING MORE ABOUT
THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT:
BLACK LIVES MATTER GLOBAL NETWORK FOUNDATION, INC. (BLMGN)
BLMGN was founded in 2013 in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s murderer. This foundation is a global organization with chapters in Canada, the UK and the US.
MOVEMENT FOR BLACK LIVES (M4BL)
M4BL was founded in December of 2014 as a space for Black organizations in the US to debate/discuss and come together to organize and co-create a shared movement-wide strategy for policy and action.
NAACP LEGAL DEFENCE & EDUCATION FUND
The NAACP has been a premier legal organization fighting for racial justice for over 75 years. The site includes video interviews, articles on past legal cases, and links to other advocacy organizations.
WE STAND WITH BLACK LIVES MATTER, MOSES SUN
ARTIST STATEMENT
MOSES SUN
“We Stand With Black Lives Matter”.
I am overwhelmed with joy and gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate with the staff of amazing artists at the Wing Luke Museum. Two weeks ago, @jessieanneruby from Wing Luke Museum reached out to collaborate. From our first zoom meeting, I knew we had to work together. It felt like the ancestors had brought us together.
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“Where do you stand?” book ends both sides of the mural on King Street, asks the viewer to think about the history of the land Seattle stands on and the current social and political state of Seattle and United States.
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We chose the color indigo for the background to symbolize connection to African and Asian Diasporas. After we completed painting the background. I drew the mural with chalk while our group of artists and volunteers traced over with latex paint markers and painted in shapes and text. We also wheat pasted a few of the many people who have stood up for the rights of Asian and African-Americans in Seattle. Lastly, we added a QR code to the 8th Street side and Canton alley sides of the mural to link to resources.
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Thank you to all the staff and volunteers at Wing Luke Museum for coming together to make this beautiful and meaningful mural. We stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, community, and love. And extra love to the people living and working in Chinatown/International District for welcoming me with open arms and hearts. Your good vibes protected us and kept us going. Happy Friday!
This is by no means an exhaustive list and there are many more community leaders who have stood up for the rights of Asian Americans and African Americans in Seattle. Community leaders included in the mural from left to right:
Diane Narasaki
Photo courtesy of Naomi Ishisaka
Larry Gossett
Photo courtesy of the Museum of History and Industry
Bob Santos
Photo from the Wing Luke Museum Collection
Auntie Dorothy Cordova
Photo from the Wing Luke Museum Collection
Pramila Jayapal
Photo courtesy of OneAmerica
Sharon Maeda
Photo courtesy of Sharon Maeda
Wing Chong Luke
Photo from the Wing Luke Museum Collection
Dolores Sibonga
Photo courtesy of NW Magazine
Donnie Chin
Photo by Dean Wong, Wing Luke Museum Collection
Sam Smith
Photo courtesy of the Museum of History and Industry
Ruby Chow
Wing Luke Museum Collection
This mural project was the result of a collaboration between artist Moses Sun and the Wing Luke Museum. Many hands and hearts contributed to its creation:
Lead Artist:
Moses Sun
Mural Placeholder:
Sami Hilario
Staff Design Team:
Alexis L. Silva; Bailee Hiatt; Ellison Shieh; Jessica Rubenacker; Kelly Ou; Ling Chun; Mikala Woodward; Sami Hilario; Vivian Chan
Staff Mural Crew:
Alexis L. Silva, Jose & Seymore; Bailee Hiatt; Blake Nakatsu; Charlene Mano-Shen; Ellison Shieh; Em Halladay; Emma Sullivan; Jana Nishi Yuen and Family; Jessica Rubenacker & Chris Brummel; Jintana Lityouvong; Julie Salathe & the Salathe Family; Kelly Ou; Ling Chun; Max Chan; Maya Hayashi; Meilani Mandery; Mikala Woodward & Josie Kidde; Rahul Gupta; Sami Hilario; Shaun Mejia; Vivian Chan & Audrey Chu
Mural Project Documentation:
Max Chan; Shaun Mejia
Staff Admin Support:
Alex Plemitscher; Cassie Chinn; Chrissy Shimizu; Gary Yamamoto; Wren Wheeler
Board Member Support:
Ellen Ferguson; Jill Nishi; Judy Tobin; Nanette Fok; Pat Norikane Logerwell
