Photographs: Manuel Ortiz.
Love Our People Heal Our Communities. "Love Our People; Heal Our Communities" was the rallying cry for members of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities who have suffered racial violence. This Sunday, an active day was held with speakers from various organizations to call on society to end violence against people from these communities.
The speakers condemned the violence focused on people from these communities and have decided to speak out for their rights. They call on government and other organizations for resources to raise awareness to prevent hate speech in the U.S. based on ethnicity.
Chyanne Chen of the Chinese Progressive Association, who has been a victim of hate speech, regrets that some people keep saying things like, "Go back to your country. She also warns that violence in her community largely affects women and the elderly. "We want a real solution," she said. She has chosen to actively participate this day instead of "being at home celebrating Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day." "We want our voice to be heard," she said.
