π€³ WELCOME TO THE SELF TAKEOVER! π€³ Many of you have asked about the origins of @bijules. Who is the π§ββοΈ behind the diamond curtain? π I am @juleskim and hereβs my story as a storyteller and jewelry creative... Incidents of anti-Asian discrimination, harassment, and violence have been on the rise since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. More recently, assaults against Asians in San Francisco, Oakland, and New York, as well as in communities across the country, have escalated, resulting in severe injury and death. These events are not isolated incidents but represent an alarming surge of anti-Asian sentiment, the results of scapegoating and the racist and xenophobic rhetoric in politics and media. The collective health and safety of our diverse communities of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are at risk when ignorance, misheld beliefs, hate, and violence are perpetuated. As the βmodel minority,β we will no longer remain quiet! We entreat you to join us in the campaign to raise awareness of anti-AAPI discrimination and hate. Hosted on @createtostophate, the artist auctions will benefit @stopaapihate, a nonprofit formed in March 2020 to track and report on the rise of incidents of anti-AAPI discrimination and hate related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Follow @createtostophate for more info on the artists and auction! #stopaapihate #stopasianhate #createtostophate #bijules #bijulesjewelry #activate #bijulesincubator #nailring #auctionforaction (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMUozRYl5mb/?igshid=q3qzdpel799u
