The Yale African American Affinity Social Justice Committee (YAAA Social Justice Committee) is devastated and outraged by the violence in Georgia that has senselessly taken eight lives, six of whom were Asian American women. As we continue to mourn with the families of these victims, we acknowledge the intersectionality of race, gender and class that continues to fuel anti-Asian violence in America today. We will continue to remember these victims as we collectively fight for change through our anger and grief. We commit to strengthening connections with the AAPI community to create a singular vision of inclusion, respect and personal safety. AAPI community, YAAA – Social Justice Committee sees you, recognizes and supports you in this fight against hate, ignorance and intolerance. This fight is not yours alone!
“We all are part of one another,” Yuri Kochiyama.
Soo Chung Park – age 74
Hyun Jung Grant – age 51
Sun Cha Kim – age 69
Yong Ae Yue – age 63
Delaina Ashley Yaun – age 33
Paul Andre Michels – age 54
Xiaojie Tan – age 49
Daoyou Feng – age 44