PORTSMOUTH Children were among those speaking out Sunday as a rally against racism and hate in Market Square focused on supporting Asian American and Pacific Islanders. I am here to help stop the violence against certain people just because of the way they look, said Tyzo Diallo, 12, of Kittery. He and his sister Jacqueline, 10, said it was important to them to take a stand. I want my children to see that their voices matter, said their mom, Meaghan Dunn. I want them to know we can make changes.
The rally was organized by Occupy Seacoast. Founder David Holt said all racism matters, but in light of recent events, his group chose to focus on the recent anti-Asian racism and violence.
#StopAsianHate organizer seeks change by ruffling feathers plans Portsmouth rally
Emily Kim Ae Sun Hunter is planning a #StopAsianHate rally in Portsmouth next month. Courtesy of Olivia Falcigno
Published: 4/16/2021 4:39:05 PM
She filed her first hate crime complaint at 15 when an anti-Asian slur was spray painted in her driveway.
Grocery store goers have moved away from her, whispering about COVID-19.
Emily Kim Ae Sun Hunter is fed up. Now, she’s rising against the crude violence and hatred toward her and her fellow Asian-Americans.
Hunter, who has lived in Dover, Exeter and Rye, is planning a #StopAsianHate rally at Portsmouth’s Prescott Park next month in response to recent violence and killing of Asian-Americans.
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