Asian Justice Rally

Purpose of the Rally

The purpose of the rally is to commemorate Vicha Ratanapakdee, an 84-year-old Thai American man who was murdered on January 28, 2021, in San Francisco after being pushed to the ground in a daylight attack.  The rally is meant to call attention to Mr. Ratanapakdee, the hundreds of victims of anti-Asian violence, and the thousands of people subjected to anti-Asian hate.
 
This event is meant to re-focus the public on the persistent issue of anti-Asian violence and prejudice at the one-year anniversary of the #StopAsianHate movement.  We also hope it will inspire a conversation among Asian American leaders about the next steps in advancing the Asian American movement.
 
Place and Time
The rally is happening in various cities across the country.  For information about the time and location of the rallies in San Francisco, Atlanta, Chicago, and New York, please visit https://asianjusticerally.org/.
 
In Los Angeles, the rally will take place at:
Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 11 a.m. PT
Wat Thai Temple Los Angeles
8225 Coldwater Canyon Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91605

This is a live rally that is scheduled to take place outdoors, and there is no option for virtual participation in LA.  Please take precautions against COVID-19 by wearing a mask and taking any other steps you deem appropriate.

How You Can Help

• Attend the rally and/or spread the word.
  
• If you have contacts with press, encourage them to cover the rally.  You can put the press in touch with the organizers at press@asianjusticerally.org.
  
• Draft op-eds or thought pieces about how we can advance Asian American issues.