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cially in this pandemic - it only proves how much there is a huge prevalent problem and xenophobia in America.”

Haque expressed that she hopes this is not something people treat as a trend and does not die down.

“I hope people are very pleased with their efforts because that’s how I feel about this,” said Haque. “It’s great we’re spreading awareness, but I hope we are very consistent with bringing that awareness to these hate crimes.”

“I’m Bengali Muslim and so people characterize Muslims as terrorists and growing up it made me a little scared going outside,” said Haque.

Haque said the first time she encountered a whole group of people against her was in 2019 when she witnessed a protest in Woodland Hills against Illhan Omar when she was in town.

“They were shouting ‘terrorist go home, terrorist go home!’” said Haque. “I felt like I didn’t belong here and this pandemic only proves further as to why.”

Haque spoke about the importance of the safety of AAPI on campus and what Pierce and other colleges should do to support.

“Colleges and Universities should provide a lot of resources for us to come and speak about our concerns,” said Haque. “I wish institutions would do a lot more than putting out a statement that says they’re solidatring with AAPI.”

Harque said that she feels like a lot of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders can relate about staying silent to survive.

“It’s sad but it’s true, because if we do speak up we’ll face consequences for it,” said Haque. “It’s upsetting and I want to personally argue with people who have these racist ideologies. My parents tell me ‘no, you have to step back,’ and they’re not saying it because they support itthey’re doing it to protect me.” ddungo.roundupnews@gmail.com