The serious events that have occurred in the United States against the Asian community are only a consequence of the growth of hatred in recent years. During the last two years, it has shot up by 145% in the main cities of the country, according to data from Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism (Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism) at California State University.
The video game sector, of course, has not been oblivious to the incidents that occurred during this month. The importance of videogames in Asian countries cannot be ignored. For that reason several companies have expressed their condemnation.
The last to join was The Pokémon Company, with a statement that leaves no room for doubt and where advances a financial contribution to various associations. Here is the complete message:
“The Pokémon Company stands in solidarity with our community, fans, and people in Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Hate, discrimination and racism are not acceptable to us. The harassment and violent attacks against Asian and Pacific Islander communities require our full attention and serve as a reminder that we must continue to condemn racism in all its forms.
The Pokémon Company will provide $ 200,000 in total to organizations working to raise awareness of this issue and supporting Asian and Pacific Islander communities. We hope to be able to name these organizations soon. “
Now that March is over, we wish with all our might for all attacks, harassment and racism of any kind towards minorities to stop.
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