Stop Asian Hate: OCA Greater Seattle demands justice for Atlanta massage workers

OCA Greater Seattle president Connie So joined Sutapa Basu and Velma Veloria in writing the editorial column, “Stand up against anti-Asian hatred, misogyny and violence” published March 19 in the Seattle Times.

Here is an exerpt:

Enough with excuses. Enough with harassment. Enough with objectifying women. Enough with violence against women and AAPI. Enough of domestic terrorism against women and Black, Indigenous and people of color. Enough with hate crimes. Enough with white supremacy. We stand in solidarity with others demanding justice.

We encourage people from all communities to join the vigils, rallies and/or marches being planned by our AAPI communities. Notably, API Chaya’s Outreach Project is coordinating a vigil at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 22, at Hing Hay Park in the Chinatown International District neighborhood of downtown Seattle to honor the lives lost in Atlanta, and all those impacted by anti-Asian violence. Join us and stand up against hatred, misogyny and violence.

To read the entire column in the Seattle Times, click here.

For more information on the March 22 Seattle MPOP Vigil for Atlanta Massage Workers, click here.