Mourning and fear over anti-Asian racism after Atlanta spa shootings

People hold placards during a "Stop Asian Hate" rally, following the deadly shootings, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., March 20, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

People hold placards during a vigil at a makeshift memorial outside the Gold Spa following the deadly shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. March 21, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

People march near the White House, as they protest recent violence against people of Asian descent, in Washington, March 21, 2021. REUTERS/Erin Scott

Tyler Vo speaks during a peace vigil at Washington Square Park to mourn the victims of anti-Asian hate crimes, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., March 20, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs

A child holds a sign with a U.S. flag at a "Stop Asian Hate" rally and vigil to remember the Atlanta shooting victims at Bellevue Downtown Park in Bellevue, Washington, U.S. March 20, 2021.  REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

A young girl holds up two signs as people protest after the deadly shootings in Georgia and against violence targeting Asian people, in Houston, Texas, U.S. March 20, 2021.  REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare

People attend a peace vigil to mourn the victims of anti-Asian hate crimes in New York City, New York, U.S., March 19, 2021. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

A person rests a sign on their shoulders during a Rally Against Hate to end discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in New York City, U.S., March 21, 2021. REUTERS/Eric Lee

Hong Jiang kisses Annie Jiang as people protest after the deadly shootings in Georgia and against violence targeting Asian people, in Houston, Texas, U.S. March 20, 2021.  REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare

Members of a church gather in front of a makeshift memorial outside the Gold Spa following the deadly shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. March 21, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

A person reacts during a rally to protest recent violence against people of Asian descent at McPherson Square near the White House in Washington, U.S. March 21, 2021. REUTERS/Erin Scott

Andrew Yang, candidate for New York City mayor, bumps elbows with someone in the crowd, during a Rally Against Hate to end discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in New York City, U.S., March 21, 2021. REUTERS/Eric Lee

Melanie Volanos, 9, writes a message on a window at a protest to denounce hate against the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, following the deadly shootings at Young's Asian Massage in Georgia, in Koreatown in Los Angeles, California,...more

A child colors in the words "We keep us safe" in chalk on a sidewalk as people rally to protest recent violence against people of Asian descent, in Washington, U.S. March 21, 2021. REUTERS/Erin Scott

Anita Kuang, a university student, becomes emotional as she speaks at a rally to protest recent violence against people of Asian descent, at McPherson Square near the White House in Washington, U.S. March 21, 2021. REUTERS/Erin Scott

People hold signs as they rally to protest recent violence against people of Asian descent at McPherson Square near the White House in Washington, U.S. March 21, 2021. REUTERS/Erin Scott

Jian Song holds a sign while listening to speakers during a "Stop Asian Hate" rally and vigil to remember the Atlanta shooting victims at Bellevue Downtown Park in Bellevue, Washington, U.S. March 20, 2021.  REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

People listen to speakers during a peace vigil at Washington Square Park to mourn the victims of anti-Asian hate crimes, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., March 20, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs.

A woman pauses while writing a message for a memorial at Washington Square Park during a peace vigil to mourn the victims of anti-Asian hate crimes, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., March 20, 2021. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs

Shaozhen Song holds a sign referencing comments made by Capt. Jay Baker of the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office about the suspect in the Atlanta shootings having a "bad day" during a "Stop Asian Hate" rally and vigil to remember the Atlanta shooting...more

A driver holds a sign out of their window as people rally to protest recent violence against people of Asian descent at McPherson Square near the White House in Washington, U.S. March 21, 2021. REUTERS/Erin Scott

People protest after the deadly shootings in Georgia and against violence targeting Asian people, in Houston, Texas, U.S. March 20, 2021.  REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare

Sally Sha holds a sign as people protest after the deadly shootings in Georgia and against violence targeting Asian people, in Houston, Texas, U.S. March 20, 2021.  REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare

Jana Taylor, 4, holds a small styrofoam sign reading "stop Asian hate" while mother Helen Wong Taylor speaks during a "Kids vs. Racism" rally against anti-Asian hate crimes at Hing Hay Park in the Chinatown-International District of Seattle,...more

A rally attendee holds a sign against xenophobia during a "Kids vs. Racism" rally against anti-Asian hate crimes at Hing Hay Park in the Chinatown-International District of Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 20, 2021. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

Youth gather with their family to hold signs during a "Kids vs. Racism" rally at Hing Hay Park in the Chinatown-International District of Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 20, 2021. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

Yune Kim, 10, sits and holds flowers during a vigil at a makeshift memorial outside the Gold Spa following the deadly shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. March 21, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

A woman prays during a vigil at a makeshift memorial outside the Gold Spa following the deadly shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. March 21, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

A woman poses for a portrait during a Rally Against Hate to end discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in New York City, U.S., March 21, 2021. REUTERS/Eric Lee

People listen to speakers during a Rally Against Hate to end discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in New York City, U.S., March 21, 2021. REUTERS/Eric Lee

A taxi driver holds a sign of solitary out of their window during a Rally Against Hate to end discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in New York City, U.S., March 21, 2021. REUTERS/Eric Lee

People participate in a self-defense training during a Rally Against Hate to end discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in New York City, U.S., March 21, 2021. REUTERS/Eric Lee

Ashely Qiu, 18, center, holds up a sign during a Rally Against Hate to end discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in New York City, U.S., March 21, 2021. REUTERS/Eric Lee

A speaker talks to a crowd during a Rally Against Hate to end discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in New York City, U.S., March 21, 2021. REUTERS/Eric Lee

Amy Marcelo, 30, holds up a sign, while listening to speakers during a Rally Against Hate to end discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in New York City, U.S., March 21, 2021. REUTERS/Eric Lee

People hold placards during a "Stop Asian Hate" rally, following the deadly shootings, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., March 20, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Flowers and a sign lay by a makeshift memorial outside the Gold Spa following the deadly shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. March 20, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Melanie Volanos, 9, writes a message on a window at a protest to denounce hate against the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, following the deadly shootings at Young's Asian Massage in Georgia, in Koreatown in Los Angeles, California,...more

People attend a peace vigil to mourn the victims of Asian hate in New York City, New York, U.S., March 19, 2021. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Ashley Zhang takes a moment before laying flowers at a makeshift memorial outside Young's Asian Massage following the deadly shootings in Acworth, Georgia, March 19, 2021. Zhang says she was a friend of Xiaojie Tan, the owner of the spa. REUTERS/Bita...more

Steve Kong, 35, holds a sign at a protest to denounce hate against the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, following the deadly shootings at Young's Asian Massage in Georgia, in Koreatown in Los Angeles, California, March 19, 2021....more

Jami Webb  and her fiancé Kevin Chen light candles outside Young's Asian Massage following the deadly shootings in Acworth, Georgia, March 19, 2021. Webb is the daughter of Xiaojie Tan, the owner of the spa who was killed in the shootings....more

A woman lights candles during a peace vigil to mourn the victims of anti-Asian hate crimes in New York City, New York, March 19, 2021. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

People hold signs at a protest to denounce hate against the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, following the deadly shootings at Young's Asian Massage in Georgia, in Koreatown in Los Angeles, California, March 19, 2021. REUTERS/Lucy...more

People attend a vigil in solidarity with the Asian American community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 17, 2021.  REUTERS/Rachel Wisniewski

People attend a peace vigil to mourn the victims of anti-Asian hate crimes in New York City, New York, March 19, 2021. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Helen Park Truong, 34, and Sarah Tang, 31, embrace after laying flowers at a makeshift memorial outside the Gold Spa following the deadly shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, March 19, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Flowers, candles and signs lie at a makeshift memorial outside Young's Asian Massage following the deadly shootings in Acworth, Georgia, March 19, 2021. REUTERS/Bita Honarvar

People attend a vigil at a makeshift memorial outside the Gold Spa following the deadly shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, March 19, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Kevin Chen consoles his fiancee Jami Webb outside Young's Asian Massage following the deadly shootings in Acworth, Georgia, March 19, 2021. REUTERS/Bita Honarvar

Students wait in a nearby courtyard, hoping to spot President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as they hold a listening session with local members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities about recent attacks and ongoing...more

Sasha Hasanbegovic walks to lay flowers at a makeshift memorial outside the Gold Spa following the deadly shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, March 19, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

A woman yells during a demonstration following the deadly shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, March 18, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Members of the Atlanta Korean American Committee against Asian Hate Crime raise their fists as they meet at Ching Dam, a Korean restaurant, after the fatal shooting at three Georgia spas, in Duluth, Georgia, March 18, 2021. REUTERS/Dustin Chambers

A demonstrator blocks traffic during a rally following the deadly shooting in front of the Gold Spa in Atlanta, Georgia, March 18, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Melissa Min (L) attends a vigil with her son James in solidarity with the Asian American community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 17, 2021. Min's sign reads "Stop Asian Hate," and her son's sign reads "Stop Racism! We are NOT a virus!"...more

People grieve outside Young's Asian Massage following the deadly shootings in Acworth, Georgia, March 17, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Anthony Roberts, 33, and Olivia Roberts, 28, walk to lay flowers at a makeshift memorial outside Gold Spa following the deadly shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, March 18, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Rebecca Gonzalez attends a vigil in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 17, 2021.  REUTERS/Rachel Wisniewski

Flowers and a poster are left outside Gold Spa following the deadly shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, March 17, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

People attend a vigil in solidarity with the Asian American community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 17, 2021.  REUTERS/Rachel Wisniewski

Alexis Lin (L) and Rania Bakrhi attend a vigil in solidarity with the Asian American community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 17, 2021.  REUTERS/Rachel Wisniewski

People wave a large "AAPI Against Hate" sign at honking cars during a pre-planned rally against anti-Asian hate crimes held by the Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Organizing Coalition Against Hate and Bias in Newcastle, Washington, March 17,...more

Renton City Council member Kim-Khanh Van leads chants on a bullhorn during a pre-planned rally against anti-Asian hate crimes held by the Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Organizing Coalition Against Hate and Bias in Newcastle, Washington,...more

People attend a vigil in solidarity with the Asian American community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 17, 2021.  REUTERS/Rachel Wisniewski

Members of the Atlanta Korean American Committee against Asian Hate Crime pose with placards during a group photo as they meet at Ching Dam, a Korean restaurant, after the fatal shooting at three Georgia spas, in Duluth, Georgia, March 18, 2021....more