I participated in a panel titled "Responding to the Rise of Anti-Asian Violence during the Covid-19 Pandemic" on March 22, 2021, at Merrimack College. I shared my thoughts and feelings about the pain and suffering that the AAPI communities experienced in the past year. The overwhelming support is truly inspiring!
Selected quotes from the audience:
"Righteous Anger is Justified in the face of killings, hatred, and discrimination again Asians and Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. and across the globe."
"Thank you all for your frankness and vulnerability. There is no way that these words don't sound "cheap", but you are not alone in your grief and anger over our country's long history of failures of the Asian communities."
"This was very powerful and impactful. Sending you all feeling of support, solidarity, and care"
"Thank you all for courage in sharing your stories and taking your time to educate us. THANK YOU."
"Please know we are keeping you all in our thoughts!"
"This is so important - and so powerful. Thank you for your honesty and generosity."