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On March 16, State Rep. Sam Park introduced a House resolution that not only recognized the Atlanta spa shootings as an act of anti-Asian violence but honored five AAPI women for their unwavering advocacy in the aftermath of the shootings.

These incredible women include Georgia AAPI Hub's own Founder and Director Victoria Huynh; Stephanie Cho, Director of Demo Lab South and former Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta; Sarah Park, President of Korean American Coalition Metro Atlanta and the first immigrant woman elected to Duluth City Council; Sonjui Kumar, Board Chair of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta; and Aparna Bhattacharyya, Executive Director of Raksa.

Although is coming to a close, we not only recognize the gender-based violence women endure but honor the women leaders who continue to show up for our communities every day.

The 3/16 Day of Remembrance Alliance and members of the AAPI Legislative Caucus gathered at the State Capitol to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings. AAPI leaders

During the press conference, elected AAPI leaders shared their thoughts. Quotes pulled from Georgia Asian Times.

"Georgia Asian Timesnged the course of our AAPI community, not just politically but in our community advocacy and how we approach serving and protecting our community.”
— State Rep. Long Tran

“Those we lost were people who were deeply loved and needed and whose stories embodied a vibrant picture of the America those of us who grew up in the immigrant community know well.”
— State Rep. Michelle Au

📸 Photo By: Newswave25