THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 21, 2021 Page 5 ASSISTANT SPEAKER CLARK VOTES TO COMBAT THE SURGE OF ANTI-ASIAN HATE CRIMES Legislation comes as Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders experience wave of physical, verbal, and online attacks W ASHINGTON, D.C. – Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) voted this past week for the final passage of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, legislation to address the ongoing hate and violence targeted toward Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). The legislation provides assistance with law enforcement response to COVID-19 hate crimes and creates a position at the Department of Justice to facilitate expedited review of such cases. The legislation is led by Rep. Grace Meng (NY-6), First Vice Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), and U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Executive Board Member of CAPAC. The bill now goes to President Biden’s desk for his signature. “In the wake of this pandemic, there has been a disturbing rise in anti-Asian hate in the United States. This wave of discrimination has brought violence, trauma, and fear to the AAPI community, and today Congress is taking a stand. This legislation will ensure that violence towards the AAPI community is treated as a hate crime and that we are collecting data and best practices to reduce discrimination,” said Assistant Speaker Clark. “We take this vote during AAPI Heritage month, a time to acknowledge the incredible contributions of the AAPI community to our nation and the interconnectedness of the American story and our mutual safety. I am proud to support the entire AAPI community in voting for this critical, long overdue bill.” “I am grateful for the Congresswoman’s work on this important issue. A solid stance against hate crime is so important to ensure that hate has no place in any community, especially now and forward, given the heightened anti-Asian violence,” said Mai Du, Co-Founder of the Greater Malden Asian American Community Coalition. “Asian Americans are American, too. We are not the ‘perpetual foreigners’ and we are not the ‘model minority’. Asian America is diverse and unique. We have to recognize that hate against all communities of color has been real for centuries, and we, as a nation, are ready to call it out and eradicate it by naming it and fighting the core culprit, which is white supremacy. We CLARK | SEE PAGE 7 WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! 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'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available 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 http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM
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