克利夫兰及周边地区消息

 

反對種族歧視仇視亞裔 名人談感受

 

黄 唯:We have a lot of diversity in Asian American nationalities. Age matters too. Those of us who came to US in the 60s are different from those who came in 70s and 80s , 90s. Etc. those born here are more different. They feel the discrimination a lot more than us older ones. Could be we were silent and accepting for so long that we lost our voice.but as a group we are no different than any American families, wanting a better life and education for our children. Enjoy life , be happy , have a good job. And love each other.

李兆良:The most important values Americans claim are Liberty, Equality and Justice for ALL, which is the Pledge of Allegiance that all American students recite first thing in the morning. Those who attack innocent Asians out of no reason but racial hatred, are destroying the values of America, and essentially destroying the moral ground of America, and upon which this nation is founded. They are betraying themselves and their ancestors.
All Americans have the responsibility to stop hate crimes of all kinds and any kind.

Gia Hoa Ryan 越南:"I like many others of Asian background have suffered discrimination, prejudice, and insults from others, including Asian and non-Asian. I remember one woman who was at the grocery store where I first shopped when I came here. She would shout at me “ Gook” or “Chink” as I entered the store. She did this several times on the occasions when I passed her by. Finally, I stopped and went over to her. I said, “I do not know what is your problem. Every time I come by here walking with my daughter, you shout at us. You might have lost some one over in Vietnam. I am so sorry. I myself lost many there. So I understand a little of your pain. I know many Americans die for us. I want to thank all of you. If it was not for all of you, I would not be here. So thank you.” The woman began crying. “I am sorry,” she said. I was glad that I opened up to her and tried to be kind. So this is my first recommenda