APACE Releases Statement on Monterey Park Tragedy
/As we mark the Lunar New Year and its celebration of new beginnings, it is hard to ignore or leave some things in the past. Among them is the tragic events that took place in Los Angeles County during Lunar New Year celebrations over the weekend. With those tragedies in mind, the Asian Pacific Alliance of County Employees (APACE) shared the following statement from the San Diego API Coalition in solidarity with the Asian and Pacific Islander community.
“As more details unfold, the San Diego API Coalition and its coalition members are devastated to hear of yet another mass shooting in and around Asian-American neighborhoods, businesses, and celebrations on the eve of Lunar New Year in Monterey Park. Our hearts and condolences go out to the victims and families of those lost and we wish those injured a speedy recovery.
We stand united with our community and our right to celebrate our holidays and culture without fear. We encourage Asian and Pacific Islander community members to continue to celebrate one of our most important holidays. We call on our region’s leaders and San Diegans to celebrate, uplift, and stand united with the Asian and Pacific Islander community.”