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CPC STATEMENT ON THE ATTACK IN BROOKLYN CHINESE RESTAURANT

Jan
19

 

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

Date: 1/19/2019
Press Contacts:

Carlyn Cowen, Chief Policy and Public Affairs Officer (ccowen@cpc-nyc.org | (212) 941-0920 x 155)
Amy Torres, Director of Policy and Advocacy (atorres@cpc-nyc.org | 212.941.0920 x 122)

CPC STATEMENT ON THE ATTACK IN BROOKLYN CHINESE RESTAURANT

New York, NY -- The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) condemns the violence that happened in a Sheepshead Bay Chinese restaurant this past Tuesday. This act of hate is one of far too many that have occurred in New York City in the past two years and continues to be on the rise.

CPC sends our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. As an organization dedicated to achieving a society free from racism, we call upon all New Yorkers to join together in solidarity to eliminate all forms of racism, hatred, and violence in our country.  

CPC is committed to providing support for our community members in times of need, and will be working with our partners to reach out to the families of the victims to provide any assistance needed in this time of tragedy

 

About CPC
The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is the nation's largest Asian American social services organization. Founded in 1965, CPC aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities of New York City.

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華策會對發生在布魯崙中餐館的暴力行為的聲明

 

紐約,華人策劃協會(簡稱華策會強烈譴責在上周二在羊頭灣中餐舘發生的暴力行為。這種仇恨的行為是在紐約市過去兩年發生過的許多的仇恨行為的其中一件,并有上升的趨勢。

華策會向受害者家屬致以最深切的慰問。作為一個致力於實現一個沒有種族主義的社會的組織,我們呼籲所有紐約人團結一致,共同消除在我們國家的一切形式的種族主義,仇恨和暴力。

華策會致力於為社區人士在需要的時候提供所需的支持和協助,我們將其他的服務機構一起聯繫受害者家屬,并提供所需要的協助。


關於華策會

華人策劃協會(簡稱華策會)是美國最大的亞裔社區服務機構。1965年成立,致力于促進紐約市華裔,移民及低收入社區的社會和經濟賦權。


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