Words of love appeared days after racist graffiti was found on a fence in Victoria’s Chinatown this week.
The vandalism appeared on the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association’s school in the 600-block of Fisgard Street last weekend.
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Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps drew attention to the positive messages through Twitter.
“After racist graffiti appears, Chinese Public School receives messages of love. This is the Victoria I love! There is room in our city for everyone to belong. There is no room for #racism,” she tweeted.
Victoria Police Department is investigating the vandalism and asks anyone with information to call 250-995-7654, and select option 1 for the report desk. To report anonymously call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
After racist graffiti appears, Chinese Public School receives messages of love. THIS is the Victoria I love! There is room in our city for everyone to belong. There is no room for #racism. @CityOfVictoria pic.twitter.com/eqXrssnemp
— Lisa Helps – Victoria Mayor (@lisahelps) June 9, 2020
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