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In the aftermath of the mass murder of Asian women in Atlanta, the University is joining a variety of local and regional organizations to host an online vigil this evening at 7 p.m.

The purpose of the vigil is to mourn the lives lost, to express solidarity and to share the perspective of Asian Americans.

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Once registered, you will be sent an invitation to join the session through Zoom.

The agenda will include:

• Moderator and Opening Remarks – Brant T. Lee, professor of law; assistant dean of diversity & social justice initiatives, The University of Akron
• Personal stories from representatives speaking to their personal, professional and daily life experiences
• Statements of support from representatives of local and regional organizations
• Moment of reflection

Participants are asked to light a candle and have it visible during the event.

Many organizations are supporting this vigil, with more being added by the hour. They include:

• The University of Akron Office of Inclusion and Equity
• The University of Akron School of Law
• Rethinking Race at The University of Akron
• The University of Akron Office of Multicultural Development
• The University of Akron Pan African Studies Department
• Asian Services in Action (ASIA)
• International Institute of Akron
• Akron NAACP
• Akron Civil Rights Commission
• United Way of Summit & Medina
• League of Women Voters of Akron and of Hudson
• Akron Area Interfaith Council
• Fair Housing Contact Services
• OCA Greater Cleveland - Asian Pacific American Advocates
• OPAWL: Building AAPU Feminist Leadership
• MotivAsians Cleveland
• Dimensions of Isms
• AsiaTown Cleveland
• University Settlement
• 51²è¹Ý School of Law Social Justice Fellows
• Akron Interfaith Immigration Advocates
• Asian Evergreen Apartments