Charles Melton is opening up in a column he penned for Variety following the hate crimes that occurred earlier this week in Atlanta, which claimed the lives of many Asian women.
The Riverdale star vowed that he will “no longer remain silent” about his experiences as a Korean American. “With the continued rise in horrific hate crimes towards my community, I have been in deep introspection by recalling my own experiences, unpacking my past, and trying to understand it all,” Charles continued. “Through it, I’ve realized that I never stood up for my Korean heritage.
I’ve willfully ignored the racism and microaggressions directed towards me and my people. I failed to defend my heritage in fear of retribution.
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