The family of two Black Muslim women who were assaulted in a hate-motivated attack last month spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday, amid calls for political leaders to take stronger actions to dismantle white supremacist groups. At a virtual news conference Wednesday a family member said the attack has left them traumatized. "The strongest women I know were violated, dehumanized, for being Black Muslim women," the family member said, speaking anonymously for fear of retribution. CBC News has agreed to protect the identity of the family member who spoke Wednesday. The strongest women I know were violated, dehumanized, for being Black Muslim women.

Source: CBC News January 06, 2021 21:00 UTC