The increasing number of hate crime incidents against members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the U.S. mainland during the COVID-19 pandemic is provoking fears and concern among CNMI residents who have relatives in the U.S. mainland.<\/p>\n
One mother, who agreed to speak with Saipan Tribune on the condition of anonymity, said she\u2019s worried about her daughter who is studying in the U.S. mainland because of these violent attacks against Asians.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery day I pray for my daughter\u2019s safety. I\u2019m so worried every time I see on the news these Asian hate crimes,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
A college student, who also asked not to be identified, said he was prompted to send a message to his female friend who is working in the U.S. mainland to be extra careful, soon after seeing on social media reports about some Asians being physically attacked.<\/p>\n
Hundreds of demonstrators recently gathered in Koreatown in Los Angeles, California for a unity rally to demand an end to the reported increase in anti-Asian racism and violence nationwide. <\/p>\n
The Biden administration recently announced new actions that build on Biden\u2019s executive order aimed at fighting racism and violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. <\/p>\n
When asked for comments about these concern during his radio press briefing last Friday, Gov. Ralph DLG Torres said there\u2019s never a right time to have regardless of race. He said there\u2019s no room for racism in the CNMI or the states or anywhere in the world. \u201cOf course, I don\u2019t want racism and have never been supportive of racism,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
He expressed hope for an end to Asian hate crimes. \u201cTreat everybody equally, treat everybody with respect. \u2026Same with the gender. Same with any other issues. You may agree, you may disagree. But you move forward and you move forward with respect,\u201d Torres said. <\/p>\n
The governor said it is the parents\u2019 obligation too to also teach their children. \u201cIt is our obligation to also teach our children what is the right way and to teach respect, love and compassion,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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