"Recently, our nation was gripped by reports that eight people, including six women of Asian descent, were victims of a mass shooting across three spas in the Atlanta area. This tragic event came amidst a disturbing increase in attacks against the Asian community. At NFNL, we understand the intersection between human trafficking and spas or massage parlors, and the unique vulnerabilities that women who work at such places may often face.
This May, during Asian American and Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we join leaders and concerned citizens in condemning acts of violence and hateful rhetoric against the Asian community in America, and applaud the Senate’s passing of the Hate Crime Bill to help protect the Asian community, including its most vulnerable members. While legislation is important, this is also a matter of the human heart. We pray for an end to such violence against people of all backgrounds, and that our community will unite around the values of respect, acceptance and the freedom to pursue the American dream for all in our community."
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Bianca Jackson, CEO
New Friends New Life
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