New York Korean Association and Black Community Join Forces for Unity and Solidarity

Donation Offered in Response to Withdrawal of Protest in Front of Korean Store

[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] The New York Korean American Association (President Charles Yoon) and the Black community have agreed to work together for mutual harmony and solidarity.

On the 14th (local time), the New York Korean American Association announced that the Korean beauty supply store 'Phil Beauty Supply' sister store in Queens donated funds to the Black civil rights organization 100 Suits.

From the left, Daehyun Yoo, President of the New York Korean American Economic Association and Vice President of the New York Korean Association; Charles Yoon, President of the New York Korean Association; Kevin Livingston, Founder and Chairman of 100 Schutz; In Park, CEO of Phil Beauty Supply; Ron Kim, New York State Assemblyman. (Photo by New York Korean Association)

This donation was arranged in response to conflicts between the Korean and Black communities. 100 Suits had planned a protest at this location on July 3rd at 3 p.m., citing local community indifference and lack of communication as reasons for targeting the business. However, the protest was canceled through mediation by Charles Yoon, president of the New York Korean American Association, and Ron Kim, New York State Assemblyman. According to the New York Korean American Association, if the protest had proceeded as planned, significant damage could have occurred.

The donation will be used as compensation for young people who will deliver free meals to vulnerable Black community members organized by 100 Suits.

President Charles Yoon said, “We are relieved that this issue did not escalate and was resolved amicably. This incident served as a reminder of the importance of dialogue between communities due to the lack of proper communication channels. It is essential for the Korean and Black communities to seek ways to build good relationships and find common ground for racial harmony.”

New York State Assemblyman Ron Kim added, “This alliance between the Asian and Black communities is an important step toward easing the tensions that have existed invisibly between the two communities. Through this union, I hope we become more united and work together moving forward.”

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