SAN DIEGO
Mayor Todd Gloria said Monday he fears that serious acts of anti-Asian hate like high-profile incidents that have occurred in recent months in New York, San Francisco and Atlanta are being committed here in San Diego but are not being reported.
His comment came during a “United We Say No” virtual rally hosted by the Alliance of Chinese Americans San Diego and Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs, and echoed recent statements by law enforcement officials.
We will not tolerate hate in our city. Tonight I joined the Alliance of Chinese Americans and Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs for their “United We Say No” rally to speak out against the recent uptick in hate crimes targeting AAPI people. #StopAAPIHatepic.twitter.com/HWJiP4rcli San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria (@MayorToddGloria) April 27, 2021
Locals speak out against Asian hate
Joshua, a Carmel Valley 11-year-old, spoke at the Alliance of Chinese Americans San Diego’s downtown vigil.
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On April 6, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to condemn anti-Asian Pacific Islander (API) hate and denounce xenophobia, affirming the county’s commitment to the wellbeing and safety of the API community. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, API communities throughout the country have experienced a significant increase in acts of discrimination, racial profiling, microaggressions, violence and hate crimes.
At the March 24 Del Mar Union School District board meeting, Trustee Gee Wah Mok opened up about the rise in hate crimes and the fear that many people in the community are feeling right now. Mok was among the large group who took a stand against Asian hate at a demonstration in Pacific Highlands Ranch on March 21.
CCA senior releases documentary in response to racial tensions caused by the pandemic
Derek Ma made the documentary with the support of a local nonprofit.
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Feb. 1, 2021 9:55 AM PT
Dismayed by the discrimination that Asian Americans began facing at the onset of the novel coronavirus pandemic, a Canyon Crest Academy student decided to make a documentary highlighting the ways the Chinese community in San Diego has contributed to the relief effort.
“As an Asian American, I was sad to see other Asian Americans face discrimination,” said Derek Ma, 18, a senior at CCA.
Racist graffiti, verbal harassment and physical assaults against Asian Americans due to the pandemic have been taking place for more than a year, according to a list of media reports and other accounts compiled by the Anti-Defamation League.