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PORTSMOUTH — Emily Kim Ae Sun Hunter's drive for equality, going back to her childhood and intensified by recent events, led her to organize Sunday's #StopAsianHate rally at Prescott Park. "I think it turned out well and there are more people here than I thought would come," Hunter said, practically bouncing with excitement as a crowd of about 50 attended her event. "I am pleased with how this turned out, and I am not going to stop." Hunter and her twin sister were adopted from Seoul, South Korea, by a couple in New Hampshire, as children. Her message on Sunday was we are all different �...

Asian American Granite Staters recount acts of hate, push for change © Emily Kim Ae Sun Hunter asian american stories of hate An Asian American Granite State resident is telling her story of growing up in New Hampshire when she and her sister were victims of a hate crime in Derry. Now, she and others are hoping to raise awareness and create change. Chester resident Emily Kim Ae Sun Hunter and her twin were adopted at 5 months old from Seoul, South Korea. She said growing up in a state where few others look like her was not easy.Sign up for our Newsletters

Asian Americans share stories of discrimination, hate in New Hampshire Kuster's bill addressing hate crimes amid pandemic now in Senate Share Updated: 7:10 PM EDT May 7, 2021 Kuster's bill addressing hate crimes amid pandemic now in Senate Share Updated: 7:10 PM EDT May 7, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript EXPERIENCES TODAY WITH REPRESENTATIVE ANNIE KUSTER. MONICA HERNANDEZ IS LIVE. REPORTER: THERE WERE TEARS IN THIS PANEL. EMOTIONAL REACTIONS FROM PEOPLE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE’S ASIAN-AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITY WHO DESCRIBED THE DISCRIMINATION THEY HA...

PORTSMOUTH — Children were among those speaking out Sunday as a rally against racism and hate in Market Square focused on supporting Asian American and Pacific Islanders. "I am here to help stop the violence against certain people just because of the way they look," said Tyzo Diallo, 12, of Kittery. He and his sister Jacqueline, 10, said it was important to them to take a stand. "I want my children to see that their voices matter," said their mom, Meaghan Dunn. "I want them to know we can make changes." The rally was organized by Occupy Seacoast. Founder David Holt said all racism matters,...

#StopAsianHate organizer seeks change by 'ruffling feathers' plans Portsmouth rally Emily Kim Ae Sun Hunter is planning a #StopAsianHate rally in Portsmouth next month. Courtesy of Olivia Falcigno Published: 4/16/2021 4:39:05 PM She filed her first hate crime complaint at 15 when an anti-Asian slur was spray painted in her driveway. Grocery store goers have moved away from her, whispering about COVID-19. Emily Kim Ae Sun Hunter is fed up. Now, she’s rising against the crude violence and hatred toward her and her fellow Asian-Americans. Hunter, who has lived in Dover, Exeter and Rye, is pla...