The Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition (PICC) joins in solidarity with the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community. We are disheartened and outraged by the violent deaths of Hyun Jung Grant, Xiaojie Tan, Yong Ae Yue, Suncha Kim, Soon Chung Park, Daoyou Feng, Delaina Ashley Yaun, and Paul Andre Michels along with the critical wounding of Elcias Hernandez-Ortiz. We condemn the hatred and violence targeted at our API communities across the country, and join in the fight against the white supremacy, systemic violence, racism, xenophobia, sexism, and misogyny that have motivated not only this act of violence, but countless others. As we collectively grieve and strategize in response to this tragedy, we know that anti-Asian sentiments and violence have been deeply rooted in our country for hundreds of years. We must work to end all forms of structural racism and violence against Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC), along with our immigrant communities. We must invest in the long-term fight to address the root causes of violence and collectively work to support the well-being and safety of our communities. We at PICC recognize that the fight against systemic injustice and the path towards liberation for marginalized and disenfranchised communities is dependent upon the work of us all. We will continue to stand and fight with you until the fight is no longer needed. In Love and Struggle, Anita, Emma, Felicia, Kayleigh, Mary, Mary Jayne, Maria, Nyamal, Prudence, Sayeeda, Simanti, Stephanie, Sundrop, and Yeny
Learn more about available mutual aid resources and how to take action as an ally: National Asian American Community Resource page, Anti-Asian Violence Resources, Philly Stops Anti-Asian Violence - National Day of Action Support local API-led organizations. PICC members include: Asian Americans United (AAU), Bhutanese Community Association of Pittsburgh (BCAP), Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia (CAGP), Philadelphia Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), Southeast Asian Mutual Association Association Coalition (SEAMAAC), VietLead, Woori Center
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