Wallingford DTC issues a statement on Atlanta Tragedy

Hate crimes are on the rise across the United States. Recent focus has centered on the rise of violence against our Asian American neighbors and friends. Violence against gender, sexual preference, ethnicity, religion and the color of one’s skin cannot be met with silence.

As Community Leaders the Wallingford Democratic Town Committee issued the following statement on Monday:

Soon Chung Park, age 74
Hyun Jung Grant, age 51
Sun Cha Kim, age 69
Yong Ae Yue, age 63
Delaina Ashley Yaun, age 33
Paul Andre Michels, age 54
Xiaojie Tan, age 49
Daoyou Feng, age 44


On March 16, 2021, 8 individuals, 6 of whom were Asian women, were murdered at three spas in Atlanta, GA. These acts were racially targeted and uphold white supremacy.

The Wallingford DTC mourns the lives taken and stands in support of the Asian American community, urging everyone to speak up against Asian hate and domestic terrorism.

Please see the following resources for ways to stand up and speak out to #StopAsianHate.

Organizations to Support in the Fight Against Asian Hate: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/politics/a35862857/stop-asian-hate-organizations-to-support/

#AsianAmCovidStories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuH1M1754dgDjrdZJytzLw-GAJL2HYC0c

For more information on the Wallingford Democratic Town Committee please following link:

https://www.wlfddems.org/