In response to the rise of hate crimes against Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts felt it was important to address his players and coaching staff via email.
Roberts, whose mother is Japanese, condemned the violent attacks and called on others to use their voice to reject racism in all forms. Inspired by the message, Mitch White wanted to raise awareness of what has been happening across the nation.
“These last few months have been tough,” he began. “Culminating in the most recent murders in Atlanta, which were just terrible. That whole situation.