UCLA Chancellor Gene Block has asked campus police to pursue a full investigation into a hate flyer mailed to the Asian American Studies Center, reports CBS LA.
The flyer contained vulgar references to the female anatomy and was primarily aimed at Asian American women. It also contained offensive references to Asian American men, Mexican women, whites and blacks.
A coalition of student groups lead by UCLA’s Asian Pacific Coalition called for an immediate response from UCLA’s chancellor.
“Chancellor Block has reached out to leadership of the Asian American Studies Center to convey his disgust and frustration over this letter,” read s a statement from the Chanellor’s office. “Furthermore, he has asked UCPD to pursue a full investigation and keep him apprised.
“UCLA takes these matters very seriously and is dedicated to working toward effective strategies to combat racism and bigotry so that campus can be the welcoming, respectful environment our community deserves.”
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One Asian American student remarked this is the first time she has experienced racism on campus.
You can watch more reaction from campus in the video report from CBS LA below.
RE: UCLA responds to hate flyer sent to Asian American Studies Center: Will be interesting what UCLA or the students do by the time I am guest lecturing in about 10 days…might get some defining photos…
RE: UCLA responds to sexist and racist hate flyer: What will you be lecturing, where and when?