America Mourns The Atlanta Shooting Victims.
Vigils held across the nation mourn the loss of the 9 people murdered in Atlanta. (NPR News)
“From Sacramento to Salt Lake City to Philadelphia, thousands gathered this weekend at vigils across the country with signs, candles, portraits and flowers grieving the eight victims of Tuesday’s shootings in Atlanta and crying out against anti-Asian racism.
In Atlanta, hundreds attended a rally and march Saturday afternoon, some holding signs reading “Stop Asian Hate” and “Racism Is A Virus.” The demonstrators met at Liberty Plaza, across the street from the Georgia state Capitol, where just last year lawmakers passed a hate crimes bill allowing additional penalties to be added when perpetrators are convicted of other crimes.”
America haw a serious hate problem that has exponentially grown for the last 4 years. We are still dealing with the aftermath of a Commander in Chief who gleefully engaged in demagoguery to further his own political fortunes and solidify his base. The repercussions of divisive hate filled actions conducted by leaders in the very highest echelons of American power will be felt for many years to come. America can and must unlearn and stop the racial hatred.
