Mural of a talking cat is fighting Asian hate crimes in California
Graphic artist MariNaomi created this mural in Garvey Park in Rosemead, California. It takes a lighthearted approach to make a statement about hate...
Graphic artist MariNaomi created this mural in Garvey Park in Rosemead, California. It takes a lighthearted approach to make a statement about hate. (Photo by Emeril Gordon/Cronkite News) Real life victims of and activists against Asian hate are depicted on MariNaomi's mural in Garvey Park. They include actor and author George Takei and political activist Kartar Dhillon. (Photo by Emeril Gordon/Cronkite News) The mural in Rosemead, which is predominately Asian, was unveiled in 2021. Members of the Asian American community say the mural's presence makes them feel safer.