Temple Solel SC condemns the recent hate crimes against Asian-Americans and shares the outrage at the horrific killings of eight people in Georgia on March 16th, among them six Asian American women.
PBS News Hour reports – “Even as overall hate crimes fell in 2020, hate crimes against Asian Americans in major U.S. cities grew nearly 150 percent. Since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the group Stop AAPI Hate has recorded at least 3,795 reported incidents of hate against Asian American and Pacific Islanders.”
What we can do personally in response to hate crimes:
· Speak out and report hate crimes or incidents to law enforcement.
· Learn about the history of Asian American discrimination.
· Show support to our Asian peers and community members by exhibiting a learning, listening, and collaborative attitude.
· Be an advocate for awareness with your family, friends, and places of faith, community, or workplace.
· Take action, be vocal, and explain your concerns to elected officials.
