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BACK ISSUES OF THE JN The Detroit Jewish News Foundation’ s William Davidson Archive of Jewish Detroit History contains more than 330,000 pages of content — spanning more than 100 years — from the Jewish News and its predecessor publication. It is fast, free and accessible via djnfoundation.org Visit the JN website www.thejewishnews.com 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 CORONAVIRUS continued from page 6 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. FEDERATION’ S MESSAGE continued from page 8 05_DJN040220_POV Opinion Pages.indd 10 05_DJN040220_POV Opinion Pages.indd 10 3/30/20 11:48 AM 3/30/20 11:48 AM