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Candles, testimonies and support filled Uptown Circle Friday evening in solidarity with Asian American and Pacific Islander community members.
During the vigil, NIOS students shared their experiences of discrimination along with other members of the community, and music selections from University High School s chamber orchestra. One of the organizers, Aditi Sharma, started off the vigil on what hope looks like for her in the future.
“Only with our resilience will we be able to transform our world into one where love and compassion are the new normal. Where no one has to face hardship just for who they are. Where no one has to lose their life because of their skin color, their religion, their sexuality, their identity,” Sharma said.