This week’s tragic killings in Atlanta are a continuation of the anti-Asian racism the rustic has noticed for the previous 12 months. The connected letter is a joint remark reflecting our collective stand by contrast racism and for a dedication to fostering inclusivity in our nation.
We’re outraged and heartbroken through the murders of 8 other people in Georgia, together with six girls of Asian descent. Anti-Asian racism has deep roots in our nation’s historical past, however should not have any position in our nation’s long run. In those difficult occasions, with anti-Asian sentiment on the upward thrust national, we imagine that silence itself could be a type of violence. As leaders in public media, we really feel it’s crucial for us to obviously state our opposition to misogyny, hatred and racism in all paperwork. And we sign up for our leader government, Jon Abbott, in extending heartfelt enhance for our Asian American/Pacific Islander family and friends, colleagues, group of workers and the communities we serve.
John Bredar, VP for Nationwide Programming, GBH
Raney Aronson-Rath, Government Manufacturer, FRONTLINE
Marsha Bemko, Government Manufacturer, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Julia Cort, Co-Government Manufacturer, NOVA
Denise DiIanni, Senior Government in Rate, GBH STUDIO SIX
Laurie Donnelly, Government Manufacturer, GBH STUDIO SIX
Cameo George, Government Manufacturer, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Chris Schmidt, Co-Government Manufacturer, NOVA
Susanne Simpson, Government Manufacturer, MASTERPIECE
Judith Vecchione, Government Manufacturer, GBH STUDIO SIX
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