CITY of BEVERLY OFFICE of THE MAYOR 191 Cabot Street Beverly, Massachusetts 01915 Phone (978) 921-6000 Fax (978) 922-0285 Mayor Michael P. Cahill Chief of Staff Stephanie Bilotti Executive Secretary Martha A. Lewis March 24, 2021 To our Beverly Community, Beverly stands against hatred and racist violence in all forms. We condemn the recent deadly attacks in Georgia and gtieve with our Asian and Asian American family, friends, and neighbors. We acknowledge devastating new reports that anti-Asian hate crimes have increased by 149 percent in 2020, according to the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism’s survey of police departments in 16 major US. cities (https/Avww.csusb edu/sites/defaulv/files/FACT%20SHEET-%20Anti-Asian%20Hate%202020%203.2.21 pdf). Throughout the pandemic, we have also seen an increase in violence against women worldwide. We must condemn this violence, other acts of aggression, and the hate that motivates it, unequivocally and with one voice. In an effort to learn about how we can best support Beverly's Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAP) community, please join City of Beverly leaders and community leaders in attending an online Massachusetts Town Hall on Ant Asian Racism on Thursday, March 25th at 6 pm. The event requires pre-registration and the link is below: ich hhall-on-anti mi si https://www.aacommission.org/m ‘To further unify our voices against this racism, please join us on Saturday, March 27" for the AAPI Solidarity March. from 4pm to 6pm. Come walk in solidarity with our APT community as an outward display of our united voices against hatred and violence. The event is organized by Beverly community member, Amber Jogie, and will include speakers, a 2- mile walk (30 minutes of walking), and an affirmation of ways we can support our AAPI community. The march will begin at Beverly Commons. For more information, please visit hittps://www.beverlyma.gov/ or visit the City's social media pages (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram), ‘The City of Beverly, including Mayor Michael P. Cabill’s office, the Beverly City Council, the Beverly Police Department, the Human Rights Committee and the Race Equity Task Force, will continue to explore ways to address anti- Asian discrimination, racism, and xenophobia in our community. We won't stop working to ensure that everyone in Beverly feels a daily sense of safety, respect, and belonging. ‘Thank you for working together with us. Sincerely yours, Michael P. Cahill Paul M. Guanci Chief John LeLacheur Mayor President, Beverly City Council Beverly Police Department ‘Abu Toppin Caja Johnson Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director Chair, Beverly Human Rights Committee