Elimin8Hate celebrates Microsoft’s involvement in its Custom Dictionary built to Dismantle Microaggressions Against the Asian Diaspora

We developed the world’s first custom dictionary of Asian names, ReClaimYourName.dic, to announce that Asian names are not typos! We’re ecstatic to announce that Microsoft has heard us and the dictionary has been added to Microsoft 365, including Microsoft Word. 

“It is incredibly rewarding to see the tremendous amount of time, energy and passion our team put into this project resonate with so many and we are thrilled for Microsoft to include it in an upcoming update. This signals a watershed moment of inclusivity for the Asian community,” said Barbara Lee, Founder of the Vancouver Asian Film Festival and Elimin8Hate. “Not only is this significant progress forward for normalizing Asian identities, it will help pave the way for a more inclusive future for all. A huge thank you to Microsoft for recognizing the need for change and being part of the solution.”

“At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more,” said Chris Barry, President, Microsoft Canada. “We are intentional about using our global reach to drive positive change in the communities where we live and work. Billions of people use Microsoft apps every day for work, school and life and initiatives like Elimin8Hate's ReClaimYourName dictionary will help make that experience more inclusive for everyone.”