East West Players publicly acknowledges the pain that is coursing through the veins of this country and welling up in our hearts. Today, we stand in solidarity with our Black brothers and sisters as they have stood by us and acknowledge that for them this threat of violence is, and has been, unrelenting and constant.

Let us grieve together, let us speak out together, and let us lift each other up. Let us do so safely, however let us not be distracted from the issue at hand – the injustice and the violence that is inflicted daily on Black lives in this country.

Though the cycle of oppression of communities of color in this country did not start with us, our hope is that it ends with us.

Snehal Desai
Producing Artistic Director

Community Resources

Grants & Financial Relief

• California State Employment Development Department COVID-19 Page

• Californians for The Arts

• COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources

• New York Foundation For the Arts Emergency Grants

Support Little Tokyo

• Little Tokyo Community Council – #LoveLT – Shop online, order takeout/delivery, purchase gift certificates, and spread the word! Every dollar matters during this unprecedented moment! LTCC is also looking for volunteers to deliver food donations safely to our local affordable housing residents.

Fighting Racism

• ASIAN ARTISTS 4 BLACK LIVES – Donate on behalf of the Asian-American artists of HAMILTON in support of the Black community. Your donation will be split among four amazing organizations doing the work – bailing out protesters, Black Lives Matter, safeguarding Black voters & protecting the Black Trans community.

• Standagainsthatred.org – Asian Americans Advancing Justice has asked people to report hate incidents and racist actions relating to the Coronavirus outbreak.

• #WashTheHate – Campaign launched March 18, aims to “combat the rising tide of hatred.” Formed by IW Group, an Asian American communications agency, and Asian American artists, leaders, and influencers, the hashtag campaign gives victims a voice, raises awareness, and presents a united front against racism related to the coronavirus.