While he continues to spread hatred against Asian Americans, people like this shooter are listening. The suspect, named as 21-year-old Robert Aaron Long, is in police custody in the violence that reportedly killed eight people. Words have consequences, especially those from our leaders. Over the weekend, photos of men celebrating their love took over the hashtag, which initially gained traction after President Donald Trump mentioned the group in last week’s presidential debate. He has 2.8 million followers on Twitter, and posts on various social media platforms. Police have arrested suspect Robert Aaron Long in connection with all three shootings. George Takei's full interview at http://www.emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/george-takei Nonprofit organization Stop AAPI Hate has reported that nearly 3,800 incidents were reported over the last year during the pandemic. New York mayoral candidate Andrew Yang was heckled by a crowd of protestors after he attempted to join…, President Joe Biden has announced the appointment of Erika Moritsugu as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Senior…, A male suspect has been arrested for the murder of a woman and her daughter on March 8…, A woman has gone viral on Chinese social media after hitting her boss with a mop over inappropriate…. Folks on Twitter loved her dry sense of humor. By Eliana Dockterman March 26, 2015 10:14 PM EDT I ndiana Gov. Takei once discussed his own experience of sexual abuse on Howard Stern's show I wonder if the BTS and TikTok kids can help LGBTs with this. — George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) December 30, 2019. And to those with the power to help and yet sit idly by, your silence is complicity. For Amphibia, he voices Mr. Littlepot. Former Star Trek co-stars George Takei and William Shatner are currently feuding online. George Takei recently accused William Shatner of feeling "insecure" about Leonard Nimoy's popularity as Spock, which apparently made things awkward on the sets of the original Star Trek.However, William Shatner hit back at George Takei and claimed that the former Sulu actor was making things up. Reminder that George Takei has publicly fondled 2 mens' penises on the Howard Stern show so maybe he's not the best source for politics Dec 8th, 2016 via twitter 0 George Takei, America’s beloved national treasure, has not been shy about his disgust for Donald Trump. The attacks have taken place during a spike in anti-Asian-American hate crimes happening in the U.S. In 2013, Takei won the Shorty Award for Distinguished Achievement in Internet Culture. 'Star Trek' star George Takei on why his activism roots are deeply personal and being a Twitter legend. George Takei has helped lead LGBTQ+ users in hijacking the hashtag “#ProudBoys” to drown out posts from people identifying with the right-leaning group of the same name on Twitter. "News is still unfolding, but it's striking that wanting coverage of these women that extends beyond how they made money or their racial or ethnic identities feels like a demand rather than a given.". Following the shooting, the group tweeted: "The reported shootings of Asian American women on Tuesday in Atlanta is an unspeakable tragedy—for the families of the victims first and foremost, but also for the AAPI community—which has been reeling from high levels of racial discrimination. Please please please check in on us, please please please stand with us. Brad and I are #ProudBoys, legally married for 12 years now. You should be ashamed at what you have unleashed." George Takei Forgives Sexual Assault Accuser After Accuser Retracts Claim “I do not bear Mr. Brunton any ill will, and I wish him peace,” the actor tweeted on Friday. But this is the actor’s most direct insult to Trump supporters to date. https://t.co/rBVPnrEBps. ", Lana Condor of To All the Boys I've Loved Before explained how horrifying it is to be Asian in the U.S. right now. "And GOP leaders, stop fanning violence with anti-Asian rhetoric. She tweeted: "Wake up... your Asian friends and family are deeply scared, horrified, sick to their stomachs and wildly angry. Your Asian friend needs you, even if they aren't publicly grieving on social media. Contrary to some reports, the FBI has not categorized The Proud Boys as an “extremist” group. We have to #StopAsianHate, enough is enough! He previously called it the 'Kung Flu.' Eight people were killed in a shooting at three massage parlors in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday night in what is thought to be a targeted attack against Asians amid an increase in anti-Asian hate crimes nationwide. x. Podcaster Kat Chow shared an emotional tribute to those who lost their lives. George Takei has helped lead LGBTQ+ users in hijacking the hashtag “#ProudBoys” to drown out posts from people identifying with the right-leaning group of the same name on Twitter. I want to know the fabric of their days and the contexts of their lives," she tweeted. You should be ashamed at what you have unleashed.". Takei urged his 2.9 million followers to report Trump to Twitter for violating the social media’s guidelines by “stroking racism” with a tweet the president posted yesterday. Many shared photos from their wedding, dates and other casual moments as a family. #ReclaimingMyShine, — George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) October 1, 2020, The Proud Boys was established in 2016 by Vice magazine co-founder Gavin McInnes, who describes the group as “a pro-Western fraternal organization” for men who refuse to apologize for “creating the modern world.” The group reports having members spanning the globe, welcoming all men regardless of race and sexual orientation. How could we expect anything else considering the racist rhetoric that has been enabled and f***ing celebrated over the past year. I want to know their names, who and what they loved, the people they had waiting for them at home, everything they hoped for. - Eight people were killed in shootings at three different spas in the US state of Georgia on March 16, police and local media reported. Greta Thunberg's perfect response to a research piece surrounding stunted sexual development as a result of pollution got widespread attention. My husband and I have been together 15 amazing years #ProudBoys pic.twitter.com/7hHDg4wWmE, — Tom Van Blarcom (@TomVBBKK) October 5, 2020, Look at these cute lil #ProudBoys (#retweet and make this hashtag about love, not hate) pic.twitter.com/AddflCUMpi, — Bobby Berk (@bobbyberk) October 4, 2020, #ProudBoys we will never stand back and standby! Mashable.com named George a "social media superstar" on Facebook in 2012, where he currently has over 19.6 million combined fans. “I bet it would mess them up real bad,” the “Star Trek” legend added, apparently targeting the right-wing group. George Hosato Takei was born Hosato Takei on April 20, 1937 in Los Angeles, California, to Japanese-American parents Fumiko Emily Nakamura (born in Sacramento, California) and Takekuma Norman Takei (born in Yamanashi Prefecture), who worked in real estate. What if gay guys took pictures of themselves making out with each other or doing very gay things, then tagged themselves with #ProudBoys. Call a hate crime what it is.And GOP leaders, stop fanning violence with anti-Asian rhetoric.You should be ashamed at what you have unleashed. George Takei doesn't hold back in tweets about Donald Trump's Space Force logo, which was revealed today By Cydney Contreras Jan 25, 2020 2:13 AM Tags Controversy Star Trek Donald Trump Celebrities To continue reading login or create an account. They are known for anti-Muslim and misogynistic rhetoric.”. ", Actor Daniel Dae Kim said: "The race of the person committing the crime matters less than the simple fact that if you act with hate in your heart, you are part of the problem. tweeted: "I'm actually so upset I don't have much to say because, of course this happens. For this reason, Trump told the group to “stand back and stand by,” but added, “I’ll tell you what, somebody’s gotta do something about Antifa and the left, because this is not a right-wing problem.”. ", Comedian Mindy Kaling urged against the normalization of Asian hate speech, tweeting: "The targeting of our Asian brothers and sisters is sickening, but not surprising given the normalizing of anti-Asian hate speech in the past year. Six of the people who died were Asian, two were white and all but one were women. Please. All Rights Reserved. "And GOP leaders, stop fanning violence with anti-Asian rhetoric. The chart in the since-deleted tweet showed the name “Takei” had increased in popularity almost 20,000 percent while “George Takei” had jumped more than 15,000 percent. pic.twitter.com/GRtSH1ijQ8, — George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) October 4, 2020. pic.twitter.com/cl9QOqcBj2, — Dan Ort-Patrick (@ok2bout) October 5, 2020, #ProudBoys We make one hell of a family! George Takei news and opinion. Trump on Fox *tonight* referred to COVID using the racist slur 'China virus.' ", You have 4 free articles remaining this month, Sign-up to our daily newsletter for more articles like this + access to 5 extra articles. George Takei’s call to action picked up over the weekend, with hundreds of people adopting the hashtag and posting images and messages of love and support. The shooting has prompted a number of Asian American celebrities to condemn the killings and speak out against targeted hate crimes in the community, with the hashtag Stop Asian Hate going viral. George Takei Destroyed Trump On Twitter During The Debate "These are the last desperate throes of a campaign in shambles. "I want to know their names, who and what they loved, the people they had waiting for them at home, everything they hoped for. ", Chloe Bennett from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. In last week’s debate, moderator Chris Wallace asked Trump whether he is willing to condemn “white supremacists and militia groups” and ask them to “stand down and not add to the violence” experienced by cities such as Portland and Kenosha (Wisconsin). George Hosato Takei is a Japanese-American actor and voice actor, known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek. Denial, deflection, defeat." George Takei on Wikipedia George Takei on IMDb George Takei on Twitter George Takei on Facebook George Takei on Instagram George Takei on YouTube Official website Interviews with Timothy Snyder, author of The Road to Unfreedom, and Andrea Chalupa, host of the podcast Gaslit Nation. "Call a hate crime what it is," tweeted actor George Takei. George Takei, once best known for his role as Mr. Sulu on the original Star Trek, has since become known to the next generation of fans as a social justice activist, author and social media star. The UCLA alumnus will speak at the virtual celebration of the UCLA College’s class of 2020 on June 12, publicly viewable online . Actor and activist George Takei will present a talk titled “Democracy Lost: George Takei’s Childhood Behind Barbed Wire” at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, in the Pauli Murray Head of College House, 100 Sachem St. Now, more than a year after the image first went viral, Star Trek legend George Takei has shared it with his more than 3.2 million Twitter followers. ", The reported shootings of Asian American women on Tuesday in Atlanta is an unspeakable tragedy – for the families of the victims first and foremost, but also for the AAPI community — which has been reeling from high levels of racial discrimination. When he finds a few moments to futz around on his iPhone 6, George Takei gravitates more toward Twitter or Facebook than Angry Birds or Temple Run. Milo Yiannopoulos goes after George Takei 'paedophilia remarks' following Breitbart resignation. Our community and allies answered hate with love, and what could be better than that. © NextShark INC. 2018. Your Asian friend needs you, even if they aren’t publicly grieving on social media. George Takei Asks Twitter Followers to #BoycottIndiana Over Religious Objections Law. His father named him George after King George VI of the United Kingdom, whose coronation took place in 1937, shortly after Takei's … Trump’s answer was immediately celebrated by Proud Boys members, which eventually prompted Takei and other LGBTQ+ users to “reclaim” the hashtag. This event, which is co-sponsored by the Poynter Fellowship in Journalism, is free and open to the public. Takei was 5 when he was forced into a Japanese internment camps during WWII. “There have been instances where self-identified Proud Boys have been violent,” said Renn Cannon, the special agent in charge of the Portland, Oregon Division of the FBI. shooting at three massage parlors in Atlanta, Georgia, Georgia's Voting Law Doesn't Go Far Enough. Gay men hijacked the “proud boys” hashtag, flooding it with images with loved ones with the intent of diverting attention from the hate group. George Takei and Todd Beeton discuss Russia’s use of technology to interfere in the 2016 United States presidential election. In a tweet posted Oct. 4, Takei, who came out as gay in 2005, asked whether “BTS and TikTok kids” could help LGBTQs “reclaim” the hashtag by making out with each other or doing “very gay things.”. George Takei Helps Lead Gay Community in Hijacking Proud Boys Hashtag, Get regular updates from our talented staff on the latest and greatest in the Asian American community, Andrew Yang Accused of Using Bike Ride for Daunte Wright as ‘PR Stunt’ in NYC, Illinois Gymnast Sticks Vault Landing, ‘Flexes’ Vaccination Card, Biden Appoints Erika Moritsugu as AAPI Senior Liaison, Deputy Assistant to the President, Suspect Arrested for Home Invasion, Murder of Woman and 8-Year-Old Daughter, Meet EASTERN PEOPLE, a New Clothing Collective for Asian Cultures, Chinese Woman Goes Viral After Hitting Boss With Mop for Alleged Harassment. In a post-debate interview with Fox News, Trump clarified that he condemns all white supremacists — including the Proud Boys. According to authorities, all of the shootings took place in businesses that are predominantly staffed by Asian employees. Pressed for an answer, he asked for a name to condemn, and Wallace suggested the Proud Boys. George Takei came out as gay in 2005.After posing for the above photo in June of 2008, he married his longtime partner, Brad Altman on September 14 of that year. Takei wanted Shatner to appear in Takei’s documentary, To Be Takei. TV host Padma Lakshmi added: "This is deeply, deeply sad. He reiterated that Antifa should be condemned for being “horrible” people who cause insurrection and riots. 1.4m Followers, 429 Following, 2,009 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from George Takei (@georgehtakei) The Proud Boys reportedly stated that the trend was fine, since the group, as reported above, has “no issue” with LGBTQ+ people. It is "extremely likely" that the same suspect was involved in all three deadly shootings at spas in the US state of Georgia, police told AFP Tuesday. I want to know the fabric of their days and the contexts of their lives. And we’re proud of all of the gay folks who have stepped up to reclaim our pride in this campaign. I bet it would mess them up real bad. Takei, 82, has repeatedly used Twitter to lash out at President Trump and his administration’s policies, especially border enforcement. 41.3k Followers, 1,643 Following, 4,454 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from George Takei (@george_takeiv1) "Call a hate crime what it is," tweeted actor George Takei. #StopAsianHate. He added: "Three days ago, the leader of the House GOP called it the 'China Virus' again. A police officer stands outside a massage parlor where three people were shot and killed on March 16, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia. See why nearly a quarter of a million subscribers begin their day with the Starting 5. ", Wake up... your Asian friends and family are deeply scared, horrified, sick to their stomachs and wildly angry. By Carla Herreria Russo. However, he admitted that he knows “almost nothing” about the group. It denies categorization as an “-ism,” “-ist” or “-phobic,” suffixes that supposedly “fit the Left’s narrative.”. “[But] We do not intend and we do not designate groups, especially broad national groups, as extremists.”, Groups like the Southern Poverty Law Center, however, consider the Proud Boys as a hate group, stating, “Their disavowals of bigotry are belied by their actions: rank-and-file Proud Boys and leaders regularly spout white nationalist memes and maintain affiliations with known extremists. Reporters: Ask politicians who trade in racism if they feel responsible or remorseful for violence committed in the wake of their words. Please. Please please please check in on us, please please please stand with us. pic.twitter.com/LEuuubbfpF, — garth lescaudron (@LescaudronGarth) October 5, 2020, ️ #ProudBoys pic.twitter.com/rEFL7xIqXu, — Canadian Forces in (@CAFinUS) October 4, 2020. Trump responded by pointing out that almost all the violence he sees comes from the left-wing. 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