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Stop Asian Hate solidarity march speaks out against racism
Maria Vue, of Madison Heights, holds a “Stop Asian Hate” sign during a solidarity protest in downtown Royal Oak March 27.
Photo by Deb Jacques
Unhyo Yi, of Detroit, speaks during a Stop Asian Hate event in downtown Royal Oak March 27.
Photo by Deb Jacques
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ROYAL OAK Several dozen protesters and activists joined together in downtown Royal Oak to fight racism against Asian Americans and support the Asian American Pacific Islander community March 27.
Co-organized by Power Detroit and Whenever We’re Needed, two local groups established to fight racism, participants gathered outside of Royal Oak City Hall to listen to guest speakers before heading to the streets, chanting and carrying signs along Main Street.