"I stand on the sacrifices of a million women before me thinking what can I do to make this mountain taller so the women after me can see farther." - Rupi Kaur

In honor of those who were killed today. In honor of those who have been silenced, fetishized, sexualized, oppressed, and discriminated against because of who they identify as.

No, do not tell me how much you love Asian women. No, do not tell me how you find me exotic. No, do not ask me where I am from. Do not treat me as less than and do not treat me as an object.