Consul General Neil Ferrer Meets Stop AAPI Hate Co-Founder Dr. Russell Jeung on AAPI Heritage Month
SAN FRANCISCO – Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer met with Dr. Russell Jeung, co-founder of the advocacy group Stop AAPI Hate (https://stopaapihate.org/) on 24 May 2022 at the Sentro Rizal San Francisco. Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is celebrated in the U.S. every May.
Dr. Jeung underscored that Stop AAPI Hate advocates for policy changes and works to prevent hate crimes and racism through education and civil rights expansion. “We want to prevent hate before it becomes a crime,” he said.
Consul General Ferrer thanked Dr. Jeung for his advocacy work and emphasized that the Consulate is ready to collaborate with Stop AAPI Hate to help prevent anti-Asian hate and foster understanding among communities.
“We condemn all forms of racism and harassment directed towards any particular race, ethnic group or community,” said Consul General Ferrer.
Stop AAPI Hate is a coalition that was formed amid rising xenophobia and racism in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Stop AAPI also runs a reporting center and provides reports and related resources on its website: https://stopaapihate.org/.
Stop AAPI Hate tracks discrimination, violence, bullying and injustice against Asian Americans in the U.S., with the aim of advancing equity through education and advocating for policy changes to dismantle systemic racism. END
