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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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