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#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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
  • 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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Office of Inclusion and Equity
  • The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ School of Law
  • Rethinking Race at The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
  • The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Office of Multicultural Development
  • The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Pan African Studies Department
  • Asian Services in Action (ASIA)
  • International Institute of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
  • ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ NAACP
  • ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Civil Rights Commission
  • United Way of Summit & Medina
  • League of Women Voters of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and of Hudson
  • ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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
  • ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Interfaith Immigration Advocates
  • Asian Evergreen Apartments