Asian American Studies

AAS Statement about the Shooting Incidents in Club Q in Colorado and Walmart in Virginia

The Asian American Studies Department continues to advocate and fight against all forms of violence, especially those mediated by racialized, gendered, and classist hate against communities already vulnerable to premature death. The shooting in Colorado at Club Q and the Walmart in Virginia, highlight the important role we all play in illuminating the structural violence that affects us all, but in particular minoritized communities. We are committed to humanizing one another and recognizing the preciousness of each and every life irrespective of one’s race, ethnicity, gender, sexual, political, immigrant, socioeconomic or religious identity.  Our hearts are heavy with the pain and suffering created for those directly involved with the shootings and for the loss (once again) of precious life. These moments are always difficult to navigate and we will continue to take actions toward love for all in our classrooms and our communities.

Edited by Dr. Tracy Buenavista, the current AAS 2022 Newsletter chronicles so many important moments for Asian American Studies as we are finally back on campus post-pandemic.  Check out the newsletter by clicking on the picture above.