EDITORIAL

Let’s take up space and stand together.

THE FIGHT AGAINST ANTI-ASIAN RACISM

Christine Beaudoin

In Feb. 2020, The Concordian published an editorial denouncing the rise in anti-Asian racism that had resulted from the spread of COVID-19. It’s been over a year since then, but the issue has only gotten worse; in these past few weeks alone, Asians across the globe have been the targets of senseless violence, many losing their lives. And so, today we will repeat what we wrote last year:

To be wary of a fatal virus is one thing, to blame an entire community just because it originated in their home country is another — especially when it’s used to justify racist actions.

Earlier this month, eight people were killed in a string of shootings at three Atlanta spas, the majority of whom were female and of asian descent.

This crisis is not one to be taken lightly, especially given that Quebec’s very own minister refuses to acknowledge the presence of systemic racism in the province. Asian voices must be amplified, their calls to action must be listened to, and their fight against injustice must be supported. The Concordian stands in solidarity with our university’s Asian community, and offers itself as a platform to make their voices heard.

Christine Beaudoin

Related articles in Issue 13:

Commentary.

“Not a hate crime”? Or anti-Asian racism denial?

Anti-Asian violence is more than just a few isolated cases

Elyette Levy Assistant Commentary Editor

News.

Anti-Asian hate crimes spike in Canada

Following a mass shooting in Atlanta that targeted Asian businesses, Canada reckons with its own anti-Asian racism problem

Diane Yeung Staff writer

Christine Beaudoin

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