Coast Community College District Condemns Anti-Asian Racism

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — The Coast Community College District Board of Trustees addressed the issues of discrimination, threats and acts of violence against the Asian and Asian American community in a recent resolution.

The Board of Trustees adopted a resolution condemning anti-Asian racism on Wednesday, March 3, saying they are "shocked and saddened" due to the recent deaths following hate-driven attacks. The board further condemned violence and discrimination targeting the Asian and Asian American community, they said, in a statement.

"The District rejects any language that associates the ongoing public health crisis with a particular national or ethnic group," a spokesperson reported, "recognizing that discriminatory language is counterproductive to defeating a virus that observes no national or ethnic boundaries."

The board further committed "to supporting equitable access to education, financial aid, housing and food resources, health services and advice, and other fundamental resources necessary for the resiliency of all our communities."

The resolution was shared in full with Coast District faculty and staff, and can be found here.