Please never forget

The recent events carried out against Asian diaspora have left me heartbroken and frustrated. My heart goes out to the victims and the families of the shooting that took place in Atlanta just a few days ago. The alarming rise in anti-Asian racism is shocking but not surprising as it comes from a long history of racism and discrimination in North America and the world. We must do more than offer condolences, but actively combat the systems that allow prejudices to thrive. As I am a LGBT woman of mixed Asian heritage, I have my own countless experiences with racism, sexism, and marginalization. I’m reminded of my past hurt and I’m deeply saddened by these events. I ask everyone to please take your time to learn more about other cultures respectfully rather than consuming it for your own entertainment. Please actively take action against hate and inequality. Remember their names. Lament for their lives lost and their stories untold. Daoyou Feng, Hyun Jung (Kim) Grant, Sun Cha Kim, Paul Andre Michels, Soon Chung Park, Xiaojie Tan, Delaina Ashley Yaun, Yong Ae Yue, Vicha Ratanapakdee, and others more. Please never forget.