Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) is deeply disturbed, saddened, and heartbroken by recent violent and racist acts across our country toward Black Americans. Since our founding, BCNC exists to build thriving families, and equitable and stronger communities. Racist and White supremacist sentiments do not contribute to a thriving community or healthy families. We write to unequivocally condemn these racial injustices.

COVID-19 has fueled anti-Asian racism, xenophobia, and harassment. COVID-19 has also laid bare the inequities and injustices long endured by generations of people of color. Therefore, just as we combat anti-Asian racism, we must seek to be allies and advocates with the Black community against racism and White supremacy. Without change and justice for Blacks there will be no change and justice for Asians, Latinx, Muslims, or many others. To be true allies to the Black community, we believe the Asian community must also be self-reflective and work to address our own biases and racism. These are difficult and painful conversations, but the work is important and solidarity will result in change. 

BCNC is committed to equity, justice, and inclusion. These values guide our work and will continue to do so as we serve and advance our community. Thank you for your continued support and pursuit to build brighter futures.