B.C. politicians of Asian descent say U.S. deadly shooting has ripple effect

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Mar 17, 2021 – Marcella Bernardo & Nikitha Martins/News1130

The MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale says the mass murder of eight people in Georgia Tuesday is nothing short of heart-breaking.

Bowinn Ma, who is of Asian descent, tells NEWS 1130 crimes targeting women of colour have a profound impact on society that carries on from one generation to the next.

“I think of the young girls who are trying to discover who they want to be when they grow up and what instances like this tell them about their place in this world, and it breaks my heart,” she says.

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