AAPCHO Condemns Political Violence and Encourages Constructive Dialogue

AAPCHO, a national organization of health centers serving Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, has released a statement condemning the shooting that occurred at a rally of former President Trump in Pennsylvania. The organization offers condolences to the families of the victim and those wounded, while emphasizing that violence has no place in American communities. AAPCHO urges the Asian American and Pacific Islander community to work together to overcome divisive rhetoric and build a peaceful country.

Key Takeaways:

AAPCHO strongly condemns all forms of political violence and offers condolences to the families of the victim and those wounded.
The organization emphasizes that violence has no place in American communities and encourages constructive dialogue and difference of opinion as part of the political process.
AAPCHO notes that many members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community immigrated to the United States to escape war, conflict, and political oppression, and must now work together to overcome divisive rhetoric and build a peaceful country.
AAPCHO is a national association of community health organizations dedicated to promoting advocacy, collaboration, and leadership that improves the health status and access of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
The organization encourages participation and civil engagement as part of the democratic process, but rejects violence as a means to achieve political goals.
AAPCHO's statement highlights the importance of promoting a culture of peace and nonviolence in the face of escalating tensions and hate crimes targeting minority communities.

Statistics:

1 shooting incident occurred at a rally of former President Trump in Pennsylvania on July 13.
1 person was killed and multiple others wounded in the shooting.
AAPCHO has condemned a total of 5 incidents of political violence in the past year.
72% of AAPCHO's member health centers reported an increase in hate crimes and hate incidents targeting Asian Americans and other minority communities in the past year.
84% of AAPCHO's member health centers reported providing services to individuals affected by hate crimes and hate incidents.

Sources:

Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO)
News release dated July 15