Celebrity Reactions: #StopAsianHate

Surviving witness heard the killer shout “I’m going to kill all the Asians” shoots 8 people, 6 out of 8 are Asian. Cop says it’s not a hate crime, it’s him just having a bad day. Oh ok.. NO. It’s because you’re a racist also Jay Baker https://t.co/QdO3i2QLFU

— Arden Cho (@arden_cho) March 17, 2021

Olivia Munn

Munn has shared numerous posts to her Instagram, expressing her disgust and sharing information/ resources. One graphic she reposted alerts us of 3 ways to support Georgia’s AAPI (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) Community. We urge you to scroll through the post to learn how you can help.

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Landa Condor

The “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” actress posted a series of tweets sharing how devastated she is over the news. In one of her tweets, she revealed that her boyfriend was afraid for her to go to the nail salon yesterday afternoon.

Anthony told me last night he is afraid for me to go to the nail salon… This is not a world we should live in 💔

— Lana Condor (@lanacondor) March 17, 2021

Awkwafina

In an Instagram story, Awkwafina writes,

“We do not need images of the terrorist that did this. He does not deserve the attention he clearly was seeking.

We need to remember the lives stolen and what their families are going through. Remember THEM.

#stopappihate”

Jamie Chung

Like many others, actress Jaime Chung posted numerous tweets about the tragedy. In one tweet, she specifically calls for the media to “do better” and “call it what it is, domestic terrorism hate crimes against asians.” Chung is referencing those media outlets that are calling the event a “shooting” instead of domestic terrorism and a hate crime.

a scapegoat for a global pandemic. Historically Asian immigrants have been the scapegoat for others misfortunes. This ends now. It starts by calling it what it is. MEDIA YOU NEED TO DO BETTER, CALL IT WHAT IT IS, DOMESTIC TERRORISM HATE CRIMES AGAINST ASIANS. #stopasianhate

— Jamie Chung (@jamiechung1) March 17, 2021

Jimmy Wong

In a series of tweets, actor Jimmy Wong highlights the pattern of scapegoating in America. Just as Asians are being attacked for the coronavirus, Sikhs were targeted after 9/11. He writes, “When the uneducated and uninformed need a target for their misplaced anger, they will find it without fail.”

After 9/11, Sikhs were targeted and murdered because of their skin color and garb.

After COVID-19, Asians are murdered and targeted because of their skin color and look.

When the uneducated and uninformed need a target for their misplaced anger, they will find it without fail.

— Jimmy Wong (@jfwong) March 17, 2021

Rihanna

The singer expressed her disgust over Tuesday’s events in a tweet. She wrote, “what happened yesterday in Atlanta was brutal, tragic & is certainly not an isolated incident by any means. AAPI hate has been rampantly perpetuated & it’s disgusting! I’m heartbroken for the Asian community & my heart is with the loved ones of those we lost. The hate must stop.”

what happened yesterday in Atlanta was brutal, tragic & is certainly not an isolated incident by any means. AAPI hate has been rampantly perpetuated & it’s disgusting! I’m heartbroken for the Asian community & my heart is with the loved ones of those we lost. The hate must stop. pic.twitter.com/rkxZDnxG9E

— Rihanna (@rihanna) March 18, 2021

Mindy Kaling

Kaling took to Twitter writing, “The targeting of our Asian brothers and sisters is sickening, but not surprising given the normalizing of anti-Asian hate speech in the past year. We have to #StopAsianHate, enough is enough!”

The targeting of our Asian brothers and sisters is sickening, but not surprising given the normalizing of anti-Asian hate speech in the past year. We have to #StopAsianHate, enough is enough!

— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) March 17, 2021

The actress also reposted a tweet highlighting anti-Asian violence resources, which we encourage you to look through.

Not sure where to start? Here’s some resources to educate and assist. #StopAsianHate https://t.co/jHY6YYa9Fk

— Michael Varrati (@MichaelVarrati) March 17, 2021

The Kardahsian-Jenner clan

Momager Kris Jenner shared a lengthy post on her Instagram in which she shows support for the Asian community and urges everyone to stand up against this hate. All of the Kar-Jenner sisters reposted the graphic, along with their own thoughts on the tragedy.

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Padma Lakshmi

Lakshmi shared several tweets about the incident, stating “Last night’s attack was domestic terrorism directed at Asian women on the heels of over 3,000 hate crimes against Asian Americans this year alone.” In the tweet she also shares ways to donate to the AAPI community.

Asians are not a monolith.

The continent includes around 48 countries and 3 territories, all with unique cultures, food customs and traditions.

But a racist attack against one of us is an attack against all of us. #StopAsianHate

— Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) March 17, 2021

The tragedy that took place on Tuesday cannot be excused or chalked up to a “bad day.” Domestic terrorism is not new to the U.S. – we must continue to fight against the hate and hold the guilty accountable.

We encourage our readers to look through the links below and learn more about the ways we can support the AAPI community during this difficult time.

Our hearts go out to the victims and their families and loved ones.

Resources:

https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/support-georgias-asian-american-community/ 

https://www.advancingjustice-aajc.org/

https://stopaapihate.org/

https://www.playbill.com/article/stop-aapi-hate-a-resource-guide-to-support-the-asian-american-community 

https://www.aapicovid19.org/resources

https://aapaonline.org/

https://www.naapimha.org/

https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/