#StopAsianHate: Northeast Ohio Online Vigil Against Anti-Asian Violence to be held virtually tonight
03/19/2021
In the aftermath of the mass murder of Asian women in Atlanta, the University is joining a variety of local and regional organizations to host an online vigil this evening at 7 p.m.
The purpose of the vigil is to mourn the lives lost, to express solidarity and to share the perspective of Asian Americans.
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Once registered, you will be sent an invitation to join the session through Zoom.
The agenda will include:
- Moderator and Opening Remarks – Brant T. Lee, professor of law; assistant dean of diversity & social justice initiatives, The University of 69É«ÇéƬ
- Personal stories from representatives speaking to their personal, professional and daily life experiences
- Statements of support from representatives of local and regional organizations
- Moment of reflection
Participants are asked to light a candle and have it visible during the event.
Many organizations are supporting this vigil, with more being added by the hour. They include:
- The University of 69É«ÇéƬ Office of Inclusion and Equity
- The University of 69É«ÇéƬ School of Law
- Rethinking Race at The University of 69É«ÇéƬ
- The University of 69É«ÇéƬ Office of Multicultural Development
- The University of 69É«ÇéƬ Pan African Studies Department
- Asian Services in Action (ASIA)
- International Institute of 69É«ÇéƬ
- 69É«ÇéƬ NAACP
- 69É«ÇéƬ Civil Rights Commission
- United Way of Summit & Medina
- League of Women Voters of 69É«ÇéƬ and of Hudson
- 69É«ÇéƬ Area Interfaith Council
- Fair Housing Contact Services
- OCA Greater Cleveland - Asian Pacific American Advocates
- OPAWL: Building AAPU Feminist Leadership
- MotivAsians Cleveland
- Dimensions of Isms
- AsiaTown Cleveland
- University Settlement
- UA School of Law Social Justice Fellows
- 69É«ÇéƬ Interfaith Immigration Advocates
- Asian Evergreen Apartments