"To speak specifically about hate crime, racial profiling, housing discrimination," she said. "We are going to provide information to them and hopefully, this information will be empowering so that they know how to respond."
(William Yoshino, head of the Japanese-American Citizens League in Chicago VOA Photo - M. Leland)
The head of the Japanese-American Citizens League in Chicago, William Yoshino, said his group is a part of the LINC Project because he thinks it is important for all ethnic groups to support those being harassed.
He said such support did not exist for Japanese-Americans during World War II.
"There were virtually no supportive organizations, whether public or private. In fact, very few individuals came out in support of the (Japanese-American) community," he said.
The head of the Japanese-American Citizens League in Chicago, William Yoshino, said his group is a part of the LINC Project because he thinks it is important for all ethnic groups to support those being harassed.
He said such support did not exist for Japanese-Americans during World War II.
"There were virtually no supportive organizations, whether public or private. In fact, very few individuals came out in support of the (Japanese-American) community," he said.
"That is what really resulted in that climate of fear that led to the evacuation and subsequent internment of Japanese-Americans."
Nationwide, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee says there have been more than 600 incidents of harassment or violence against Middle Eastern-looking people since last September.
by Michael Leland
Chicago
26 Apr 2002
Reprinted courtesy:
Voice of America.
For additional information, please visit their website: http://www.voa.gov
Nationwide, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee says there have been more than 600 incidents of harassment or violence against Middle Eastern-looking people since last September.
by Michael Leland
Chicago
26 Apr 2002
Reprinted courtesy:
Voice of America.
For additional information, please visit their website: http://www.voa.gov