This was an attack on the Asian community,” said Nguyen, who has been a frequent advocate for women and communities of color. Dong said he was “angry and disgusted” about the shootings, and the violence that persists in 2021 against Asians, people of color and women. “We went through this last year with the Black community, and we’re not the only ones who go through this,” he said. She moved to Atlanta four years ago and got involved in community organizing, last summer pulling together an event to support Black women victimized by police violence. Hunt came to the rally Saturday to “show Black and Asian solidarity.” She said she was heartened by the diverse crowd: “I think it’s amazing.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 20, 2021 22:40 UTC