By now, you have seen news images and heard stories of Asian Americans being terrorized across the nation, simply because of their ethnicity. However, Anti-Asian sentiment isn't a new problem in this country or in Arkansas. Just days after a man went on an Asian killing spree and salons in Georgia, a fire captain in Bentonville was arrested and later resigned from his position after using his supremacy as a means to terrorize and attack an Asian man at Oaklawn in Hot Springs. These stories are disturbing and are becoming too common.

At Women Gather, we support the notion that it is our responsibility to be a part of the solution to protect others and to stand in solidarity against hatred and xenophobia. Today we are joined by Mariah Hatta and Susie Reynolds Reece, who are leaders in Central Arkansas as well as members of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.

This is a conversation that needs to be had by all citizens, so to our viewers, we thank you for caring enough to listen in and participate through the chat, to Mariah and Susie, thank you for your willingness to discuss such a heavy subject. It is our hope that we all can leave today enlightened and empowered to bring positive changes to the community.