Since 2020, incidents of anti-Asian hate have increased by 339%. In response, members of HAAPI, a grassroots organization of Harrisburg Asian American Pacific Islanders, found a way to use the power of visibility to combat hate and foster understanding.
Members collected stories and coupled them with portraits of the storytellers to capture the rich tapestry of the Harrisburg AAPI community. The resulting exhibition, Portraits of Identity: HAAPI Stories Through the Lens, uses storytelling and photography to explore the depth and breadth of AAPI stories and create an experience where they are seen, heard, and celebrated.
“Portraits of Identity: HAAPI Stories Through the Lens” photography by Sten Hartman of Hartman Benzon Media
| Thank you to our community partners and event sponsor for supporting the Harrisburg AAPI community and making this exhibit possible. | |
| Our Community Partners Susquehanna Art Museum The Foundation for Enhancing Communities |
Our Event Sponsor McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC |
