On March 16, eight people were killed at three different spas in North Georgia including six Asian women. We are heartbroken by these murders, which come at a time when Asian American communities are already grappling with the traumatic violence against Asian Americans nationwide, fueled by the United States’ long history of white supremacy, systemic racism, and gender-based violence.

By signing on to this letter you join us in decrying misogyny, white supremacy, systemic racism that are at the core of violence against immigrant and Black communities.

As we collectively grieve and respond to this tragedy, we must lead with the needs of those most directly impacted at the center: the victims and their families. And during this time of crisis for our Asian American communities, we must be guided by a lens of community care that prioritizes assessing and addressing our communities' needs.

We thank you for your solidarity and patience as we investigate the best response for the victims and their families.

View the full letter here | http://bit.ly/gaAAPIstatementMar21
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