Asian affinity groups process grief, anger after Atlanta shootings

Asian affinity groups process grief, anger after Atlanta shootings

Students of Asian affinity groups share their reactions and feelings following the string of Atlanta shootings at spas that were racially motivated and directed at Asian women. This is following the rise of anti-Asian sentiment stemming from racist rhetoric surrounding COVID-19. Students speak on their grief and the need for the Middlebury community to focus more on anti-Asian sentiment, racism, and oppression.

Rachel Lu

The Campus

04/15/2021

Max Walters '24- a member of RAISINS

"Many themes were brought up during the event such as the fetishization of Asian women and the myth of the 'model minority.' Walters said he felt motivated to speak up as a response to the shooting because he felt the Asian-American experience is often silenced or sidelined in national discussion"- Max Walters '24