Statement from the ASSU Executive on anti-Asian racism

The Arts and Science Students’ Union is deeply saddened and disturbed by the horrific attack which occurred in Atlanta, Georgia. We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to all those who were affected by this vicious crime and especially to the loved ones of those who were killed. Anti-Asian racism is not exclusive to the United States, and is witnessed every day here in Canada. The ASSU stands in solidarity with Asian-American and Asian-Canadian communities that have experienced a rise in racially-motivated hate crimes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. We urge the U of T community to learn more about the histories of anti-Asian racism in North America, and actively work to defeat it. Please follow the links below to learn more about how you can support Asian communities in this dark time.

Fight COVID Racism: https://www.covidracism.ca/

Bystander intervention training: https://www.ihollaback.org/bystanderintervention/

Red Canary Song: https://www.redcanarysong.net/ourwork

Butterfly Asian and Migrant Sex Workers Network: https://www.butterflysw.org/

Maggies Toronto: https://www.maggiesto.org/

SWAN Vancouver: https://www.swanvancouver.ca/supports