What we’re about
Hey everyone,
This group is primarily for people who self-identify as Asian or Asian American. If you are not a person who self-identifies as Asian or an Asian-American, you will be considered a +1 (guest) with a member that is already in this group.
For those who do not identify as Asian or Asian American: please understand that the intention is not exclusion, as much as it is about allowing this community to have a space where we do not need to explain ourselves, be tour-guides, or have to adjust who we are for the sake of your comfort. The point is that we are here to be in community with one another due the larger context of Portland, with its historical roots in racism and how it continues to impact us today. This is a space where we can be unapologetically Asian and Asian American.
Alright with that out of the way - I think it's time we get together on the regular and hang out! Here are some working ideas of what we might do together:
- explore restaurants (e.g., dim sum, pho, etc.)
- karaoke, concerts in the park, comedy shows
- potlucks, hotpot nights, dinners in new/cool restaurants
- board games, house parties, road trips
- book clubs, discussions about identity, community
Some highlights can be found here: @aapipdx on instragram
Might you have ideas for events, or want to be an organizer? Let me know.
GROUP RULES
1. In the spirit of creating safety for this community, I ask that you share information about yourself in your profile as well as a photo, where your face is clearly visible. If this does not work for you, message me directly after your membership request.
2. Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. We are here to **lift each other up** - which means there should not be any micro-aggressions / aggressions towards each other / sub-groups. This goes for your guests as well: if you bring guests who are signaling microaggressions/aggressions and hostility to others, you will be held accountable for the actions of this guest.
3. Please do not reach out to members of this group via messaging until you have had an opportunity to meet one another at an event. Don't be creepy, and don't be weird.
If in the event you are found to have harassed another member of this group, it will be grounds for removal.
Lastly, this is not your average meetup group, so do not relate to it as such. Figure out your plans, and remove yourself from the RSVP list at least 24 hours before the event if something comes up so we are clear on who we should expect. Please do not cancel at the last minute, as some events have a limited number of seats available. Additionally, please do not "no show" when you RSVP for events - that is a disservice to the people who spend time putting together events. Be respectful.