U.S. VP Harris says Asian Americans have been attacked and scapegoated

[March 20, 2021]    ATLANTA (Reuters) - Kamala Harris, the first U.S. Vice President of Asian American descent, said on Friday that Asian Americans have been attacked and scapegoated, in the wake of a deadly shooting rampage in Georgia that left eight people dead including six women of Asian descent.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris deliver remarks after a meeting with Asian-American leaders to discuss "the ongoing attacks and threats against the community," during a stop at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., March 19, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Speaking at an event at Emory University, Harris said she would speak out against violence, hate crimes and discrimination.

(Writing by Alexandra Alper; Editing by Chris Reese; Editing by Chris Reese)

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