CLAREMONT (CBSLA) – Dozens gathered at a ‘Stop Asian Hate’ vigil Sunday as hate crimes against Asian-Americans continue to skyrocket.
Reverend Dr. Jennifer Strickland shared the reverberating sorrow of the Asian American Pacific Islander community following Tuesday’s mass shootings in Atlanta – during a candlelight vigil at Claremont United Church of Christ – that was attended by a diverse crowd.
READ MORE: Box Truck Hit Several Cars On Pacific Coast Highway In Malibu, Leads Chase Into Somis Before Crash, Standoff“We need to call this what it is,” said Rev. Dr. Jennifer Strickland, of Claremont United Church of Christ. “A terrorist who has committed a hate-crime against Asian women.”
READ MORE: Another Week Of Limited Doses For LA County As COVID Vaccine Supply Struggles ContinueParticipants brought candles to stand in solidarity with Asian-Americans.
Reverend Strickland says her Korean American mother asked her whether she should start wearing a hat and sunglasses to disguise herself when she leaves her home.
MORE NEWS: Car Catches Fire Outside Bakersfield TV Station, Suspect Detained“The fact that my mother would feel the need to disguise herself from what she is who she is – a beautiful power resilient Asian woman, was devastating,” added Strickland.
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