In early 2020, Dr. Michelle Ami Reyes of Austin, Texas, and Raymond Chang of Chicago, Illinois met online out of concern that anti-Asian racism was being inspired by white nationalism and former President Trump.  A few months later they formed a volunteer network for Asian-American Christians to coordinate efforts, share resources, and educational materials, and generate awareness.  In the wake of the massacre in Atlanta on March 16th, the group issued a statement calling for Christian leaders to repent and work to combat racism.  On March 28th, Palm Sunday the network is organizing a series of vigils at houses of worship in several cities at 4:00 PM EST to remember those killed.

Michelle Reyes, Ph.D. Vice President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative. Scholar-in-Residence at Hope Community Church, a minority-led multicultural church in East Austin, Texas.

Pastor Raymond Chang is the president of the Asian American Christian Collaborative, a pastor, and a writer. He regularly preaches God’s Word and speaks throughout the country on issues pertaining to Christianity and culture, race, and faith.

Michelle Reyes
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Raymond Chang
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