On June 2, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein and Senator John C. Liu will host a virtual Anti-Asian and Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes & Bias Conversation, in reaction to the concerning rise in violence against the AAPI and Jewish community. The event will be held in partnership with the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit, NYC Commission on Human Rights, NYC Office of Immigrant Affairs, NYC Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes, and NYPD Hate Crime Task Force.

The event will start at 6 p.m. In order to participate, attendees should visit bit.ly/BraunsteinLiuNEQueensConvo and enter the Meeting Number (173 563 1549) and password (6afBqf9PcP2). Simultaneous interpretations during the event will be provided in Mandarin and Korean.

"It is up to each one of us to speak up against all forms of hate, whether it’s witnessed on our streets, subways or social media platforms," said Assemblyman Edward Braunstein. “I’m proud to join with Senator Liu to organize this important conversation and to say that we will not stay silent, and will stand together, in the face of violence and discrimination against the Asian American and Jewish community."

"The hate and bigotry can only be stamped out when we all stand up and speak out in condemnation,” said State Senator John Liu. “This event is a perfect opportunity to do so, so please sign up!Much thanks to Assemblymember Braunstein for spearheading this effort."