Hi John,
As AAPI communities celebrate our heritage this month, we're also still hurting from a historic rise in violence and discrimination -- one that has reached even my own home.
When my 5-year-old son recently shared that he was being teased as a “China boy” at school, I heard the echoes of my own “slanty eyes” schoolyard taunts. But, we all know that this bullying speaks to a larger culture of discrimination that extends far beyond the playground or classroom.
When I was elected to Congress, I made the same promise that every parent makes to their kids: To leave them a better world than the one we inherited. I know I'm not alone -- I'll sometimes pass Rep. Grace Meng tucking her kids in over FaceTime when we're both burning the midnight oil at the Capitol.
Grace and I both know that our kids can't be what they can't see. But, more AAPI representation in Congress doesn't just help AAPI kids imagine a brighter future. It also opens new possibilities for every American family. After the year we've had, isn't that just what we all need right now?
Thanks so much for your continued support and encouragement in these challenging times. Together, we can build a better future for all of our kids -- and bend the moral arc towards justice for AAPI communities across the country. I can't wait to see what this group accomplishes next!
- Andy Kim
