Connecticut Attorney General Joins Fight Against Racism
Connecticut’s Attorney General William Tong joined Westport today in the fight against racism and hate against the AAPI community, describing the actions throughout history that have targeted the Asian community - such as internment camps in the 1940s, and the murder of Vincent Chin, saying “you probably weren’t taught that story” to the crowd.
Chin was beaten to death with a baseball bat in Michigan, 1982, by two men who had assumed he was Japanese. Chin died four days after the assault, less than one week before his own wedding, at the age of 27. (NPR.org)
A Moment for Love
Community members remained in an embrace as speakers discussed their stories of racism and hate, and the need for love in our communities.
We Belong Here
Members of the community sit on Jesup Green to listen to speakers and leaders fighting against hate in our community and country.
Dr. Gorman Fights Another Type of Virus
Westport’s Dr. Nikki Gorman, of Village Paediatrics, fought another type of virus today: hate. Gorman has been a prominent figure in the community regarding the safety and health of its youngest residents, in addition to her support of the community she calls “home.”