THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021 Page 5 SHOOTINGS | FROM PAGE 3 In addition, he said similar acts have been fueled by political rhetoric. “Elected officials, when they speak, can cause a lot of turmoil and a lot of problems,” he said. “You saw that in the last presidency.” J& $45 yd. Everett High School students Brandon Ho, David Gutierrez Ospina, Marvin Aviles, Karina Marroquin, Nicholas Pereira, Samuel Desir-Mufovana, Jazlyn Previlon and Kayla Cadet S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. MULCH SALE! Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELCOME $4 yd. $40 yd. $3 yd. State Representative Joseph McGonagle said policy changes are one way to prevent future tragedies. Hung Goon, Mei Li and Ava Qiu held anti-violence signs. I said 1,000 percent,” said Brown. “An attack against any one of us is an attack against all of us. Let’s continue to put our foot on hate’s neck and stomp it out.” State Senator Sal DiDomenico shared another perspective. “Our kids are watching what is Ward 4 Councillor Jimmy Tri Le said he has always felt welcome in Everett. happening around us,” he said. “Our kids are born innocent; it is the adults who are ruining the minds of our young people.” State Representative Joseph McGonagle said he recently signed onto a Resolution condemning acts of violence and racism toward the AAPI community. “I want Everett to be a safe and welcoming place for everyone,” he said. “We must prosecute hate crimes as harshly as possible.” Everett High School Principal Everett High School Principal Erick Naumann said school clubs and organizations ensure that all students have a voice. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Everett) Bishop Robert Brown, senior pastor of Zion Church Ministries, said violence against the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has only grown worse. “In the past year, acts of discrimination, aggression and violence toward members of the AAPI community have increased by 1,000 percent – yes, Erick Naumann was accompanied to the podium by his mother, Iko, a native of Okinawa. “I never thought I would have to worry about my mother walking down the street – now I’m concerned,” he said. “She’s a person, she’s a human – she’s a mom.” Naumann also spoke about how his students have continued to persevere not only in the face of a global pandemic, but also in the face of racial tension. He said the high school now offers student organizations, such as the Wave Club, Leaders of Tomorrow and the Empowering Young Black Excellence Club. “The students at Everett High School have inspired everyone,” said Naumann. You may qualify for ABCD’s Fuel Assistance Program and be eligible for as much as $1,210 towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). Maximum benefit is $1,210 Household of 1 = $39,105 Household of 2 = $51,137 Household of 3 = $63,169 Household of 4 = $75,201 Cold days are coming. ABCD’s got you covered. WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! APPLY TODAY! Last day to apply is May 28, 2021 Residents of Boston, Brookline, and Newton: 178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA — 617.357.6012 Residents of Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester and Woburn: 18 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA — 781.322.6284
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