Radical Asian American Futures

A non-exhaustive list

1. Collective understanding and critique of colonialism and imperialism
2. Take money, power, and legitimacy away from carceral systems
3. Practice abolition politically and personally
4. Center transformative justice principles to reduce harm, center people who are harmed, and facilitate accountability
5. Reverence for the land
6. Honor diverse, specific, and nuanced personal and cultural experiences
7. Critical analysis of late-stage capitalism
8. Truly take care of one another; center community care
9. Deep trust in abundance for all; release scarcity mindset
10. Deep relationship with ancestors, blood and bond
11. See the divine in ourselves and in each other
12. Know that “Asian America” is both a powerful political construct and deserving of critique
13. Know that race is both a powerful political construct and deserving of critique
14. Deep trust in collective wisdom
15. Know that solutions often do not lie within the constraints of our current systems; be not afraid to imagine the world anew
16. Alway remember that we are worthy of deep connection
17. Pour love into ourselves and each other
18. Hold ourselves and each other tenderly
19. Practice interdependence and co-creation
20. Create moments of belly laughs for ourselves and each other
21. Practice relentless hope and love like our lives depend on it. Because our lives depend on it.
22. Deep trust that liberation is not only possible, but inevitable