Some people described it like two pandemics going on: the impact of COVID-19 and the horrors of multiple murders of Black lives actively being discussed in mainstream news. I’ll never forget that it felt like a collective awakening happening where suddenly everyone was posting about systemic racism and the need for change on social media. I truly believe real change can happen when we make conversations about social justice accessible and talk with our own friends & family. I am thankful that my colleague Stephanie was down to co-host this [Asians for Black Lives Yoga Sculpt Wellness + Dialogue Space] to create space for our friends to learn and talk about how we as Asian Americans can be an active part of change. It was amazing to bring together such open and supportive friends. We reconnected to wellness, connected with powerful dialogue, and raised $300 donated to: @facinghistory (creates lesson plans for teachers to help students learn to stand up to bigotry and hate) & @theokraproject (supports the Black trans community by delivering home cooked meals) #blacklivesmatter
