Hello,
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. It's an opportunity to celebrate America's diversity while recognizing – and working to overcome – our nation's history of anti-AAPI legislation and anti-AAPI discrimination.
The COVID-19 pandemic worsened anti-AAPI violence, but it certainly wasn't the beginning of it. From racist so-called "Alien Land Laws," which prohibited land ownership, to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, Washington state has a history of anti-AAPI policies that we need to remedy.
Hate has no home in Washington state or anywhere else in this country. Now, more than ever, we must make a choice to stand against hatred and discrimination.
Last year, I was proud to co-sponsor Rep. Grace Meng's resolution to condemn the rise in anti-Asian sentiment. And I proudly co-sponsored the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act to help prevent hate crimes related to COVID-19.
It will take all of us to make a difference, so I hope you'll join in this fight. This month and beyond, will you commit to standing in solidarity with the AAPI community? Add your name next to mine.
Thank you,
Derek Kilmer
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