There was a strong show of support for the local Asian American community at Bushnell Park in Hartford on Saturday.
Following recent incidents of anti-Asian hate and discrimination across the country, dozens of people rallied together with signs, calling for an end to racially-motivated violence.
They believe one way to do that is by amplifying Asian voices.
"I wish this didn't have to take a tragedy for something like this to get attention. But I guess the silver lining is that it is providing is an opportunity to have our voices heard," said UConn law student Yvonne Kang.
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The event was organized by law students from UConn and Quinnipiac University, along with the Connecticut Asian Pacific American Bar Association.
