Statement in support of AAPI

Innocent immigrants working minimum wage 

Just lost their lives because their skin color is beige 

[…] The old me is to let the hatred slide 

But now I am filled with Asian pride 

I am so sick of holding the pain inside 

[…] My community is under attack 

So stop ignoring these crimes and playing pretend 

And check in on your Asian family and friends 

Let’s have each other’s backs and put this hate to an end. 

 

Sherry Cola 

 

Comparative World Literature denounces racially-motivated violence in the world, especially the most recent tragedy in Atlanta against Asians and Asian-Americans. We lend our support and solidarity to Asians, Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders, here in the United States and the world.  

Our faculty heartily believes that the world is a better place because of the rich diversity of cultures and literatures. We teach our students to engage with the literatures of the world in an effort to use the power of literature to eradicate racial bias and hatred! 

Today, we are All Asian-American! 

22 March 2021