No person should have to live in fear because of who they are. The City of Roseville condemns the senseless acts of violence that recently took place in Georgia. Several Asian-American women lost their lives in violent attacks against them.
Although the motivation has not yet been determined, we acknowledge that the fear is real in the Asian-American community. We understand that the weight of confronting racial inequality is borne by our communities of color.
As a society, we must acknowledge that racism and sexism toward our fellow citizens has been happening. As an organization, the City of Roseville condemns violence and will continue to speak out against hatred, racism, sexism and violence and by continuing our work on equity and inclusion in our policies, practices, and community.
We seek to support every member of our community with the understanding that each individual has a unique experience and story that is valued and contributes to the vibrancy and uniqueness of Roseville.
At the February Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission, Youth Commissioner, Yiling (Beverley) Xie spoke about the violence against elderly Asian-Americans that has been spiking since the beginning of quarantine across the country. We encourage you to listen to her words as a reminder that as a community we must come together to denounce racism and violence toward all. Her statement can be viewed at webstreaming.ctv15.org/viewer.php?streamid=4762.