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Stop Anti-Asian
Violence - Indian
and South Asian
community expresses
grief and solidarity
 March 20, 2021
The increase in
racist attacks
against Asians and
the recent killings
in Atlanta are very
disturbing to all of
us. Sadly, targeting
a community based on
race and national
origin has been
witnessed since 1885
in America.
Just during the past
year there have been
nearly 3,800 cases
of reported violence
against Asians.
Fueled by political
rhetoric linking
Asian Americans to
the dreaded COVID-19
virus, such hateful
acts are deeply
affecting the
community. We are
afraid that there
may be more cases
that went
unreported.
Job losses in the
auto industry due to
a recession in the
1980s was the cause
for the brutal
baseball bat
bludgeoning of
Vincent Chen, a
Detroit resident.
Recent incidents
like the attack on
older Asians, while
walking on the
streets, appear to
be a repeat of such
hateful acts. This
needs to STOP.
In Michigan, the
Indian and South
Asian communities
work together with
other Asian
communities to build
an inclusive and
prosperous Michigan.
We are committed to
working together to
ensure safety and
harmony for all.
We ask local
Governments, State
Government, elected
officials, judiciary
and law enforcement
to stand behind the
Asian community and
ensure safety.
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