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Note*: 资料源自 Asian Americans for Justice 微信群。  Srinivas Kuchibhotla was killed. CHINESE COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY SUPPORT SOUTH ASIAN AMERICANS’ CALL FOR FULL INVESTIGATION OF POSSIBLE HATE CRIMES COMMITTED IN OLATHE, KS and KENT, WA (Updated 3/5/2017) While the Kansas shooting on February 22nd is still under investigation as a possible hate crime against two immigrants from India, we are shocked to learn another Indian was shot at his own driveway after being told “Go back to your own country” by a gunman in Kent, WA on March 3rd. Chinese communities across the country express our deepest condolences to Srinivas Kuchibhotla and his family, and our sympathy to Alok Madasani and the victim in Kent for the violent crimes committed against them. We also praise Ian Grillotan, a true American hero, who was wounded when risking his life to apprehend the gunman in the Kansas shooting. These shootings remind Chinese Americans of the bitter memories of the 1982 killing of Vincent Jen Chin in the suburb of Detroit. Chin was mistaken for Japanese and was beaten to death by a Chrysler plant superintendent and his stepson. The killers were convicted of manslaughter through plea bargain, and served no jail time, with 3 year probation and $3,000 fine and were cleared of all federal civil rights charges. Facing the increasing racial tension, hostility, and senseless killings of Asian Americans and other minorities, we support the call by the South Asian Americans for full investigation of possible hate crimes committed in these shootings. We also urge the federal and local authorities to condemn all hate crimes committed across the country. We, Chinese Americans, shall stand in solidarity as always with all Asian Americans. Together, we shall work with all people who look for a safe and peaceful life in the United States and with the government to confront the rising hatred and divisiveness across the country. The list of endorsed organizations arranged by alphabetical order:
3/12/2017 This is the facebook page created by @白先慎 (Steven) : https://www.facebook.com/groups/386238778398753/ We've got more than 200 members in less than 12 hours! This is the link for this endorsement campaign: 希望能得到各地华人组织的支持。感谢大家！（相关微信群：Asian Americans for Justice 二维码扫描人数已满，有意进群参与华人与其他族裔互助活动的朋友请联系此帖转发ID入群） Update：两天内已近50家注册组织签名联署，感谢大家的参与和支持！ Trump speaks against Kansas shooting, says ‘U.S. condemns hate in all forms’ New (Feb 28, 2017) Trump speaks against Kansas shooting, says ‘U.S. condemns hate in all forms’New (Feb 28, 2017) White House condemns Olathe attack, calls it 'racially motivated'New FULL: President Donald Trump Speech to Joint Session Of Congress 2/28/2017ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE CONDEMNS APPARENT HATE ATTACK AND MOURNS THE KILLING OF SOUTH ASIAN IMMIGRANT WASHINGTON, DC — February 24, 2017 ― On February 22, two Indian American immigrants were targeted and shot in a bar in Olathe, Kansas, and one of them was killed. A third man was shot trying to stop the shooter. The shooter reportedly yelled “get out of my country” and thought his victims were “Middle Eastern.” This horrible tragedy comes on the heels of months of racist and xenophobic rhetoric and recent Presidential executive orders targeting immigrants and Muslims. Asian Americans Advancing Justice, an affiliation of five civil rights organizations, issues the following statement: Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice) extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Srinivas Kuchibhotla, who died after sustaining a gunshot wound, and our wishes for a full recovery to Alok Madasani and Ian Grillot, who were also shot in the attack. As civil rights organizations that have fought hate attacks against our community for decades, we are particularly saddened and angered by the shootings in Kansas. In 2017, it is outrageous that two Asian Indian immigrant men would be shot, and one killed, by a white man who senselessly fired on innocent men as he reportedly shouted “get out of my country.” The Olathe shooting is reminiscent of the 1982 hate crime killing of Vincent Chin, a Chinese American engineer, who was beaten to death in Detroit by two white unemployed autoworkers who called him “Jap” and blamed him for the decline of the American auto industry. “We condemn the rising Islamophobia, xenophobia, and racism that has been unleashed on our nation during the past year, and in particular the rhetoric and actions of the Trump administration, such as the recent Muslim Ban. They set the stage for Srinivas Kuchibhotla to be the Vincent Chin of our current generation,” said Stewart Kwoh, president and executive director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles. Kwoh worked with Vincent Chin’s mother and local lawyers in Michigan more than 30 years ago to seek justice for Chin’s killing. "We demand a thorough investigation into the shootings, and for local, state, and national leaders to denounce such hate and violence.” While Asian Americans have long been targets of harassment due to the perception that they are foreign, South Asian communities in particular have experienced a significant increase in hate violence since 9/11 and saw a spike again during the 2016 presidential campaign cycle. Aarti Kohli, executive director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Asian Law Caucus, noted, “Indian Americans, particularly Sikhs, have shared the considerable cost of anti-Muslim violence in recent years and our communities live with increasing fear. We ask all Asian Americans to rise up and demand a change in rhetoric and policy from our leaders. Attend a town hall or city council meeting and ask what public officials plan to do to ensure that all Americans feel safe in their communities, regardless of their race or immigration status.” In the past month since the Advancing Justice affiliation launched www.standagainsthatred.org to track anti-Asian hate incidents, we have received more than 80 reports from victims and are tracking additional cases like the Olathe shootings. We encourage reporting anti-Asian and other hate attacks to our tracking site www.standagainsthatred.org. Advancing Justice’s online reporting site does not trigger law enforcement investigations or action; however, it is a critical tool to track and expose hate attacks against Asian Americans such as the shootings in Olathe, Kansas. Contacts: Michelle Boykins, (202) 296-2300 x144, mboykins@advancingjustice-aajc.org Randy Bunnao, (213) 241-0227, rbunnao@advancingjustice-la.org Brandon Lee, (773) 271-0899 x200, blee@advancingjustice-chicago.org James Woo, (404) 585-8446, jwoo@advancingjustice-atlanta.org Tejal Mankad, (415) 848 -7736, tejalm@advancingjustice-alc.org ###
Asian Americans Advancing Justice is a national affiliation of five leading organizations advocating for the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and other underserved communities to promote a fair and equitable society for all. The affiliation's members are: Advancing Justice - AAJC (Washington, D.C.), Advancing Justice - Asian Law Caucus (San Francisco), Advancing Justice - Los Angeles, Advancing Justice - Atlanta, and Advancing Justice - Chicago.  The South Asian Bar Association of North America (SABA) expresses its deepest condolences to the victims and their families who fell prey to the senseless acts of violence in Kansas. Reports and witnesses indicate that the motivation for these crimes was rooted in anti-Muslim hate, xenophobia and racism. While details continue to emerge, if true, we expect the governmental authorities to prosecute this act for what it is – a hate crime. Grief. Fear. Disgust. Outrage. The emotions this incident have fostered run the spectrum for communities forced to acknowledge increasing hate incidents and violence. Reports released by South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) amongst others, have meticulously chronicled the disheartening rise of animosity, hostility and hatred towards our communities. SABA President Vichal Kumar stated, “In response to the increasing vitriol towards our communities, our government must be our first line of defense. Governments must protect the rights of minorities and ensure the safety of all of its citizens.” Yet, in the face of senseless violence and apparent hate crimes, the calls for support, solidarity and protection by our government remain faint. We urge the State of Kansas to protect its citizens, for this administration to condemn hate violence and for our communities to continue to stand in solidarity. We cannot be silent, we cannot condone and we cannot despair. We must continue to confront and root out the hate and divisiveness in our country. Another Srinivas Kuchibhotla should not have to lose his life, another Alok Madasani should not have to be wounded and another Ian Grillot should not have to risk his life to protect others from hate. http://www.sabanorthamerica.com/saba-calls-for-full-investigation-of-olathe-ks-shooting/ Srinivas Kuchibhotla was killed. US Navy Veteran Charged With Killing 2 Indian Men In Possible Hate Crime |
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