Voices of Healing

Spirit and Unity After 9/11 in the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community

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A project by OCA
Edited by Icy Smith

Voices of Healing: Asian American and Pacific Islander Spirit and Unity After 9/11 is a collection of moving stories of loss, survival and bravery; poignant photographs and artworks; and uplifting letters and poems from the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities. In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders shared in the impact felt by all Americans. Hundreds of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders lost their lives. Due to its proximity to Ground Zero, New York’s Chinatown was economically devastated. Close to 8,000 residents of New York’s Chinatown found themselves displaced, without work and without relief efforts to assist them. Despite these challenges, communities found strength and stood together to help the ongoing recovery and rebuilding efforts in times of crisis. South Asian Americans and Sikh and Muslim Americans suffered backlash in public places because they were perceived as foreigners.

This book celebrates the lives of those who were lost, the bravery of those heroic rescuers, and the spirits of those who lived to tell their incredible stories. With over 100 full-color photographs documenting the unspeakable horror of that fateful day, Voices of Healing is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, and a tribute to the nation for renewed faith, healing and unity.

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