Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities across the country have faced an alarming deluge—more than 3,800—of hate-related incidents, which include verbal abuse and violent attacks, since March 2020.  

Hate Has No Home Here
Susan G. Enberg

After shootings in the Atlanta area this week left eight people dead—six of whom were women of Asian descent—people nationwide are sharing their support of solidarity with AAPI communities, including Defenders of Wildlife.

President and CEO Jamie Rappaport Clark released the following statement today:

“The shootings in the Atlanta area this week are the latest disturbing examples of violence and hate directed at communities of color. We are in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and mourn for the lives lost in this vicious attack.”

For nearly 80 years, Defenders of Wildlife has worked to protect and restore America’s wildlife at risk of extinction, advancing a vision of a future in which wildlife thrives, sustained by broad public support and a resilient network of healthy lands and waters. With a network of more than 2 million supporters, Defenders is an advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard wildlife for generations to come. To learn more, please visit https://defenders.org/newsroom or follow us on Instagram @defendersofwildlife.  

 

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