Atlanta Shootings
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Edmonton anti-racism organizers call for action against hate crimesDozens of people marched in the demonstration which was spurred by the recent shootings of six Asian women in Atlanta.CrimeMar 27, 2021
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Anti-Asian racism in Canada more ‘frequent’ as report tallies hundreds of attacks during pandemicThe report is a compilation of surveys from two websites, Fight COVID Racism and Elimin8hate, between March 10, 2020, and Feb. 28, 2021.CanadaMar 23, 2021
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Stop Asian Hate Vigil and Rally planned for Friday in London, Ont.'Anti-Asian hate crime has been increasing since the pandemic and it's existed our whole lives,' Ayeza Tahir explained to Global News.HealthMar 22, 2021
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Canadian MPs vote to condemn Atlanta mass shooting, anti-Asian racismThe move comes days after eight people were killed by a white gunman in Atlanta. Six of the victims were Asian American women.CanadaMar 22, 2021
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Hundreds gather in Atlanta in support of Asian American community after fatal shootingsPresident Joe Biden, vice president Kamala Harris met with Asian American community leaders in Georgia to express condolences and implore Americans to stand together against hate.WorldMar 20, 2021
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How the Atlanta shootings could be first big test for Georgia’s new hate crime lawThe Georgia law enacted last summer does not provide for a standalone hate crime, instead allowing an additional penalty when a person is convicted of another crime.WorldMar 20, 2021
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‘Stand alongside us’: Advocates call for action on violence against Asian CanadiansThe president of the Chinese Canadian National Council for Social Justice said many Asian Canadian women have experienced hatred or violence in their daily life.CanadaMar 19, 2021
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Asian Americans grieve, show unity after Atlanta spa shootingsHundreds of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders turned to social media to air their anger, sadness, fear and hopelessness.WorldMar 18, 2021
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