We condemn senseless violence against the Asian-American Community!

We are publicly condemning the senseless violence directed at the Asian American community in the Atlanta area on March 16th as well as the increasing reports of violence and disrespect shown to our Asian American neighbors and friends nationwide.  Sadly, these deaths follow a year-long series of escalating, xenophobic, hate-filled actions directed at Asian American communities across the U.S   Our hearts and deepest condolences go out to the victim’s families.  We join those families and Atlanta’s Asian American community in collective grief and anger for their loss. Please check in with each other and with your Asian American friends, families, team members and colleagues.

 We mourn the eight lives taken due to senseless violence, including six Asian American women.   Regardless of the motive, the Atlanta shootings are clear and present danger to Florida as this was clearly an attack on Asian Americans and their businesses.

 We want to be clear to the Sumter Asian American community that the Sumter Democratic Executive Committee gives our unyielding support to the Asian American community.  We resoundly condemn hate-crimes against Asians and all Americans.

 Bob Berg, Chair-Sumter DEC

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The Mission of the Sumter County Democratic Executive Committee is to achieve an inclusive society by electing qualified and responsible candidates who effectively represent the diverse population of Sumter County, Florida.