Asian American community shows unity, resolve at relay race and rally in Newton By Amanda Cappelli and Aaron Velasco Boston University journalists,Updated April 7, 2021, 4:02 p.m. Email to a Friend Vicki Ni, GBCCA vice president, holding a sign as she cheered on runners at the Stop Hate Rally and Run on March 27.CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Newton residents showed solidarity and mourned the loss of the Atlanta shooting victims with a relay race on March 27 alongside seven other towns on the Boston Marathon route. During the run, participants could start and stop at six stations set around Newton. The race was followed by a ceremony to display âunity, resilience, and strength of the Asian American community.â