Thread by @AndyKimNJ

I flew down to Atlanta this morning to pay my respects to those lost in the shootings and show our solidarity against hate. I’m also here to listen and hear from the community what we can do to heal. #StopAsianHate

I’ll be sharing some of those stories on this thread. I hope you’ll follow with me and keep the victims in your thoughts today.

We’re traveling from the site of the first shooting to the second. It’s a long drive, and on this drive something becomes very clear: the killer’s intent to turn his hate targeting AAPI into something even more horrible.

Just arrived at Gold Spa. Lots of signs and flowers, but one stands out: “Hyun Jung Grant loved karaoke. She made the world’s best kimchi stew.” Let us never forget their stories. What made these people special. #StopAsianHate

The final site of these horrible murders, right across the street. A simple note with a powerful message.

The past few hours have been about one thing: listening. Listening to the hurt and pain. Listening to ideas to heal. And listening so our AAPI brothers and sisters can be heard. I want to thank the people of GA for sharing. It’s hard but so important. #StopAsianHate