OCA – Greater Seattle Denounces Anti-China Rhetoric in Elections
October 17, 2023
Media Contact: Connie So, President
connieso612 at gmail
Seattle, Washington — OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates – Greater Seattle Chapter issued the following statement following a report that anti-Asian rhetoric is being used in local elections:
For centuries, Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders have been labeled as a ‘perpetual foreigner’, accused of dual loyalty to their ancestral country and United States – often used as a scare tactic against our community.
The language that our leaders use is important. Following this week’s report of anti-China language being used in a local election, we demand that all candidates refrain from using harmful rhetoric that is based on an individuals’ race as a political tactic.
Elections should be about issues, not unfounded personal attacks. Period.
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OCA–Asian Pacific American Advocates – Greater Seattle Chapter is a member-driven social justice organization of community advocates dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs).
