Protests and vigils have been recorded in the United States to reject racism against Asian Americans

Several protests and vigils were held this Saturday in different parts of the United States to reject racism against people of Asian origin, after the shooting last Tuesday in Atlanta in which eight people died, including six women from this racial group.

According to local media, Hundreds of people gathered near the Georgia State Capitol in that city with signs that read the slogan “Stop the hatred against Asians.” and American flags

Drivers of passing vehicles honked their horns in support of the protest.

In New York City, hundreds of other protesters gathered in Times Square to march from there to Manhattan’s Chinatown.

Another Chinatown, but in this case San Francisco (California), on the west coast of the country, was the scene of a similar demonstration.

Meanwhile, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the event was hosted by actress Sandra Oh, known for her roles in Grey’s Anatomy (Grey’s Anatomy) and Killing Eve.

Oh, who has American and Canadian citizenship and is the daughter of South Korean immigrants, she addressed the crowd to thank the protest organizers for giving people of Asian descent the opportunity to s ‘Express.

“For many in our community, this is the first time that we are able to express our fear and anger, and I am truly grateful that everyone is ready to listen.” He said.

The rally participants chanted phrases such as “I am proud to be Asian” and “I belong here”.

The target of Tuesday’s shooting were three Asian massage parlors in Atlanta.

The first news quickly linked the attack to the wave of hate crimes against people of Asian descent, but the suspect later admitted to authorities that he shot these establishments because he “blamed” them. to keep her sex addiction active and wanted to “eliminate temptation”.

On Friday, the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris spoke out against the existence of racism, xenophobia and sexism in the country during a visit to Georgia’s capital.

“Racism is real in America and always has been. Xenophobia is real in America and always has been. Sexism too, ”said Harris, of African American and Asian descent, who accompanied President Joe Biden, who also spoke out against violence against people of Asian descent.

(With information from EFE)

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