Standing for Humanity: Statement of Solidary with Asian Communities

Hired believes in the humanity of all people: that all people have the right to live free of hatred and violence. The racial violence that took place in Atlanta last week is intolerable and counter to everything Hired believes and stands for.

The spa shootings followed the trajectory of increased reports of violence against Asian Americans since former President Trump described COVID-19 in racist terms. According to a United Nations Report, between March and May of 2020, more than 1,800 racialized incidents against Asian Americans were reported (Source: CBS News).

Hired stands firm against racism against all BIPOC communities, in all its manifestations. We are dedicated to changing the systems that perpetuate violence against Asian Americans. We will address racism in ourselves, our friends, our family, our workplaces, and our communities. We will address racism when witnessed to honor the 9 victims:

Delaina Yaun

Paul Andre Michels

Xiaojie Tan

Daoyou Feng

Elcias Hernandez-Ortiz, survived

Yong Ae Yue

Hyun Jung Grant

Soon Chung Park

Suncha Kim

To report an incident, find resources, and to learn more, head to Stop AAPI Hate. To find other ways to get involved, visit this list of Anti-Asian Violence Resources . Violence and racism weigh on us. Find support: Asian Mental Health Collective, National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association and Hmong American Partnership. Join a community conversation, Unheard Stories: Asian Americans Experiencing Hate, hosted by the Asian Minnesotan Alliance for Justice on March 24th.