A group of community activists in Queens is taking safety into their own hands by patrolling parts of the borough in the wake of a rise in violence against Asians.
The call to action comes after another day of protests across New York City. Hundreds of Asian-Americans and allies rallied on Sunday in Union Square and Columbus Park calling for additional safety.
The outcry comes in the wake of the deadly shooting spree at spas near Atlanta early last week. Eight people were killed, six of the victims were women of Asian descent.
The activist group “Running to Protest” brought New Yorkers together to rally and run
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