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.