Allen Choi

Anti-Asian
Hate in
Los Angeles


Table of Contents

01My Values
02My Community
03My Passion
04Why Care?
05Grad-at-Grad
06My Plan
01

My Values

Mission

I value empathy, respect and sincere connection. I listen with full attention so that each person feels noticed and heard. These beliefs guide my aim, to shape places where every participant receives clear support and respect. Through daily choices but also through any position of leadership, I promote kindness, deepen understanding and help neighbors form tighter bonds. I want to make a lasting impact on my community, especially those who often stay unnoticed or remain silent.

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Open-Mindedness

Approaching every perspective with curiosity and a willingness to learn and grow.

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Compassion

Leading with empathy and genuine care for the wellbeing of every person.

Authenticity

Showing up as my truest self and honoring the truth of others' experiences.

01

About Me

MBTI Type

ENFJ — The Protagonist

Empathetic, inspiring, and driven to champion the growth of others. Natural advocates who believe in the potential of every person and community.

Leadership Style

Transformational Leader

Leading through inspiration and genuine connection, not just authority.

Idealized Influence
Inspirational Motivation
Intellectual Stimulation
Individualized Consideration
02

Los Angeles

THE ISSUE

  • LA is one of the cities with the highest AAPI hate incident reports in the country
  • A significant rise in verbal harassment and physical attacks against Asian Americans emerged after COVID-19
  • Stereotypes like "model minority" conceal real discrimination and ongoing struggles
15%
of Los Angeles is Asian American
↑ Hate
incidents rising post-COVID-19
03

Why This Is Personal to Me

My Roots

As an Asian-American myself, I have personally encountered acts of hate and discrimination—something not foreign to me.

My Community

Close ones to me, such as parents and friends, have been victims of such discrimination. Their experiences drive my commitment.

Seeing Resilience

Alongside discrimination, I have seen the strength of the community and the real efforts being made to address and combat hate.

04

Beyond Our Community

Injustice Is Intertwined

The systems and communities that target Asian Americans also harm other marginalized communities. Addressing one injustice strengthens equity for all.

Silence Enables Violence

By not showing up to these hate incidents, we indirectly enable the behavior. By addressing and correcting these issues, we can help drive meaningful change.

It Affects Everyone

With Los Angeles being 15% Asian American, when any portion of the city lives in fear or faces discrimination, the wellbeing and strength of the entire city is diminished.

05

My Cause

Anti-Asian Hate  Grad-at-Grad Values

Committed to Justice

  • Serving the marginalized is the heart of the cause — a fundamental act of love for neighbor and community
  • Standing against anti-Asian hate reflects a deep commitment to the dignity of every person

Open to Growth

  • Confronting injustices helps one grow beyond your comfort zone
  • Advocacy requires humility, continuous learning, and a willingness to be changed by the work
06

Approaching the Problem

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Educate

Raise awareness of Anti-Asian issues such as hate crime reports and concrete ways people can help protect and support the AAPI community.

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Connect

Connect with pre-existing AAPI organizations and other student groups to advocate collectively and amplify impact through coalition-building.

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Document

Implement a way for community members to report anti-Asian incidents to authorities — making data visible and creating accountability for change.

Sources

Cowser, Tony. "LA County Releases Annual Report on Hate Crimes: Highest Total of Hate Crimes Ever Reported." Lacounty.gov, County of Los Angeles, 11 Dec. 2024. lacounty.gov
Ng, Eddy. "How the 'Model Minority' Myth Harms Asian Americans." The Conversation, 28 May 2024. theconversation.com
Ruiz, Neil, et al. "Asian Americans and Discrimination during the COVID-19 Pandemic." Pew Research Center Race & Ethnicity, 30 Nov. 2023. pewresearch.org