The Walt Disney Co. streaming service Disney Plus on Wednesday expressed support for civil rights organizations advocating for Asian Americans amid a wave of violence against people in the Aapi community.
In a statement posted on Twitter, Disney shouted out the organizations Asian Americans Advancing Justice and Stop Aapi Hate. “The celebration of the Lunar New Year has been marred by the continued wave of violence against Asian-American Pacific Islanders across the United States,” the statement read. “We have spent the last week learning and listening to our friends, colleagues, and partners who are most affected. We stand with our Aapi family and want to amplify the voices of organizations that fight for civil rights and stand against hate: Asian Americans Advocating Justice – Aajc and Stop Aapi Hate.”
A growing wave of violence against Asian Americans began to draw increased media attention in recent weeks after several high-profile attacks of...
In a statement posted on Twitter, Disney shouted out the organizations Asian Americans Advancing Justice and Stop Aapi Hate. “The celebration of the Lunar New Year has been marred by the continued wave of violence against Asian-American Pacific Islanders across the United States,” the statement read. “We have spent the last week learning and listening to our friends, colleagues, and partners who are most affected. We stand with our Aapi family and want to amplify the voices of organizations that fight for civil rights and stand against hate: Asian Americans Advocating Justice – Aajc and Stop Aapi Hate.”
A growing wave of violence against Asian Americans began to draw increased media attention in recent weeks after several high-profile attacks of...
- 2/25/2021
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- Variety Film + TV
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