Photo by Fei Lei, AsAmNewsA coalition of pan-Asian American groups representing East Asians, South Asians, Southeast Asians, Pacific Islanders and LGBTQ announced a Unity March on Washington for June 25. The 40 non-profits include Asian American Advancing Justice – AAJC, Gold House, Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund alongside Black, Latinx and Indigenous groups. Member of the Muslim community, along with disability groups and the Arab community are also pledging to take part. “Driven by persistent violence, racism, and xenophobia, the safety and wellness of Asian American communities have not been addressed sufficiently by our nation’s leaders for decades,” said Tiffany Chang, a Unity March spokesperson. ET at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. between 4th Street and 7th Street.

Source: Washington Post May 13, 2022 14:36 UTC