About
Very Asian was founded by Wei Tsay in October of 2020 as a way of amplifying Asian news, people, and businesses. As the Asian community became the scapegoat for the pandemic, and anti-Asian hate and attacks surged, Very Asian began highlighting them on Instagram because they were ignored by mainstream media. In February of 2021, Very Asian encouraged followers to speak out against anti-Asian hate using the hashtag #StopAsianHate. Subsequently, that single post has been shared over 12,000 times.
What started as a simple Instagram account has now grown to become Very Asian, Inc. Remaining true to its mission of amplifying Asian news, people, and businesses, Very Asian’s key goals are to:
Increase Asian representation in news, media, and entertainment.
Share the rich history and nuanced stories of Asian Americans.
Highlight injustice, hate, and anti-Asian attacks.
Advocate for underrepresented groups within the Asian community.
Invite non-Asian communities to learn more about us and build mutual trust and meaningful relationships.