Japanese American Professor Attacked in Possible Hate Crime in L.A.

Attack on Professor

• 🎯 A 71-year-old Japanese American professor was riding near his home in Montebello on April 29th when he noticed headlights bearing down on him.
• 💥 As he turned, someone yelled racial slurs, and he was hit, sustaining severe injuries and a concussion.
• 🚗 The driver of the four-door sedan involved in the attack fled the scene.

Professor's Perspective

• ❓ The professor, who teaches a class on the history of race and racism in the U.S. at East Los Angeles Community College, believes the incident was a targeted attack and possibly a hate crime.
• 🗣️ He stated that this attack is not just against him but also against his students, and he will not let it stop their progress.
• 🏫 He has been a target of harassment before, but never to this level.

Community Response and Support

• ✊ The professor returned to class this week wearing a t-shirt with the message "When I returned on Tuesday, the message has surfaced and so is risas."
• 🚓 Montebello police are investigating the incident.
• 💰 A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with the professor's medical bills.