Allen Choi

Anti-Asian
Hate in
Los Angeles


Table of Contents

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

Mission Statement

I am deeply committed to social justice, standing alongside people and communities that face systemic injustices and help fight for and with them. I demonstrate my best in amplifying voices that go unheard too often. Through open-mindedness, I try to approach every situation with curiosity and willingness to understand distinct perspectives from my own. I try to lead with compassion, recognizing the humanity in everyone and responding to injustices with empathy and not indifference. Most importantly, kindness is at the heart of everything I do and guides all my actions. I believe that meaningful change begins with treating every individual with dignity and care. With all this, I want to fight against injustices not just with words, but with action, leaving a positive influence and building a more just, equitable, and compassionate environment to wherever I go.

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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.

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Authenticity

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

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About My leadership

MBTI Type

ENFJ — The Protagonist

Extraverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Judging, demonstrate strong ideas and values, supporting their creativity to their goals.

Leadership Style

Transformational Leader

Leading through inspiration and genuine connection, not just authority.

Idealized Influence
Inspirational Motivation
Intellectual Stimulation
Individualized Consideration
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my community - Los Angeles

THE ISSUE

  • Los Angeles ranks amongst the cities with one of the highest AAPI hate reports in the country.
  • A significant rise in verbal harassment and physical attacks against Asian Americans emerging during COVID-19.
  • Stereotypes like "model minority" conceal real discrimination and ongoing struggles.
15%
of Los Angeles is Asian American
76%↑ Hate
incidents rising post-COVID-19
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My passion - why it 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, including parents and friends, have been victims of such discrimination.

Seeing Resilience

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

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why care - Beyond my 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, it indirectly enables 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.

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grad-at-grad values: relation to anti-asian hate

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 and wellbeing of every person.

Open to Growth 📈

  • Confronting injustices helps one grow beyond their comfort zone.
  • Advocacy requires continuous learning and a willingness to be changed by the work.
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my plan - Approaching the cause

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connect

Partner with other AAPI organizations and student groups with the same goals as me to further strengthen advocacy efforts.

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Educate

Contact major streaming platforms and push for an informational documentary series on anti-Asian hate that address s the history of the discrimination and what can be done to help.

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Document

Create a database/app that is federally funded, tracking real-time national hate incident that allows community members to submit anti-hate incidents directly, providing multilingual support and legal protection for reporters.

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. http://lacounty.gov/2024/12/11/highest-total-of-hate-crimes-ever-reported/.%E2%80%8C.
Ng, Eddy. "How the 'Model Minority' Myth Harms Asian Americans." The Conversation, 28 May 2024. http://theconversation.com/how-the-model-minority-myth-harms-asian-americans-230815.
“Report: Anti-Asian Hate Crime Rose 76% in LA County.” Cbsnews.com, 20 Oct. 2021, http://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/report-anti-asian-hate-crime-rose-76-in-la-county. Accessed 30 May 2026.
Ruiz, Neil, et al. "Asian Americans and Discrimination during the COVID-19 Pandemic." Pew Research Center Race & Ethnicity, 30 Nov. 2023. http://www.pewresearch.org/race-ethnicity/2023/11/30/asian-americans-and-discrimination-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/.%E2%80%8C.
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Getting in Touch

Have thoughts, questions, or want to connect about this cause? Reach out — every voice matters.

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