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during the AIDS epidemic. In
each case, the accused com-
munity experienced margin-
alization, oppression and even
violence.
Now with COVID-19,
Asian Americans have become
scapegoats. Even in the ear-
liest days of the outbreak,
our Asian American friends
and neighbors experienced
bigotry and discrimination.
We’
ve heard troubling reports
of anti-Asian American bias
across the country and here
in Michigan, ranging from
social avoidance to racist
bullying in schools (including
remarks from teachers or
staff). Violent assaults against
Asian Americans have been
reported.
We must stand together
to stop the spread of infec-
tious scapegoating, and it
starts at the top. Elected and
appointed officials, including
the secretary of state and the
president, have deliberately
referred to coronavirus as “the
Chinese virus,
” “the Wuhan
virus” and “the foreign virus.
”
This language is irresponsible
and dangerous and can easily
lead to a spike in hate-fueled
incidents targeting Asian
Americans.
Recently, our Michigan
ADL office has received
reports that people are target-
ing the Jewish community as
well. As we have seen through-
out history, when a group of
people is blamed for illness,
that community is at serious
risk.
We all have a role in stop-
ping the spread of the virus
— physically and virtually.
Scientists and medical pro-
fessionals have clearly and
consistently given practical
responses to the biological
virus and the steps we must
take, and they will continue
to do so as more facts emerge.
Experts on hate and bigotry
must lead in containing the
spread of hate.
We must be thoughtful
and practical. Just as we must
practice good physical hygiene
practices, we must also combat
misinformation, conspiracy
theories, scapegoating and
bigotry. We call for leadership
from the top and welcome
allies at all levels. Let us come
together as one community,
in one country, and commit
ourselves to working toward
health and well
being for
everyone.
Carolyn Normandin is the regional
director of ADL Michigan.
www.michigan.adl.org
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the past. We are fortunate to
live in one of the most gener-
ous and resilient communities
anywhere, and we are excep-
tionally grateful for the many
supporters and volunteers
who have stepped up to lead
this effort.
We will continue to keep
you appr
ised of new resourc-
es and developments as we
move through this challenge
together.
May you and your loved
ones stay well.
Beverly B. Liss is president of the
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan
Detroit and Alan Jay Kaufman is
president of the United Jewish
Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit.
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