Stop AAPI Hate Reporting Center: A Model of Collective Leadership and Community Advocacy

The Stop AAPI Hate Reporting Center that emerged alongside the COVID-19 pandemic is a model of collaborative partnership between academic researchers and community organizations. The center is a community-driven tool that collects self-reports of racist incidents that Asian Americans have experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The center uses the data collected to advocate for policy responses to anti-Asian racism and xenophobia. Recognizing collective effort and prioritizing collaboration for the benefit of the community, instead of competing for individual fame or organizational gains, has been key to the success of this partnership.