Asian Americans can't be bystanders to anti-Black racism. Here are #solidaritystatements from Asian American organizations that call for justice + acknowledge the bystander role of Officer Thao during the murder of #GeorgeFloyd. Please add more links below(1/5) #BlackLivesMatter
From @SAALTweets: "During this time of crisis, as we see a rise in anti-Asian violence in response to COVID-19, we must interrogate our reliance and belief in policing and police, and confront the anti-Blackness that plagues our communities." (2/5)
https://saalt.org/saalt-demands-justice-for-george-floyd-calls-for-murder-charges/
From @OCANational: "The fact that Officer Thao stood to defend his colleague, and antagonized the bystanders who called for compassion, is not lost upon us. AAPIs must stand up for Black communities...” (3/5) https://www.ocanational.org/oca-demands-justice-in-minnesota-police-killing-of-george-floyd
From @APALAnational: "As Asian American and Pacific Islander working people, we commit to leveraging our power to dismantle oppressive systems, addressing anti-blackness in the AAPI community, and loving and fighting for our black siblings.” (4/5)

https://www.apalanet.org/press-releases/apala-enraged-by-asian-american-officer-who-stood-as-a-bystander-during-george-floyds-violent-murder
From @CAALMN: (5/5)
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