This Asian American Community Vigil that took place on March 25, 2021 at Scoville Park (800 Lake St, Oak Park, IL). The event was entirely youth led and organized, featuring Asian American youth voices. The purpose of the event was to bring attention and visibility to the rise in anti-Asian violence, and amplify youth voices and experiences.
Speakers: Ellayne Watson, Suni Chand Amelia Yu, Zoe Haralambidis.
Keep in touch with Pan Asian Leadership Society (PALS) panasianleadershipsociety@gmail.com
Find articles covering the event here:
https://www.oakpark.com/2021/03/30/oak-parkers-mobilize-against-anti-asian-racism/
