Detroit Street Sign Named After Vincent Chin Unveiled 43-Years After His Racially-Motivated Murder

Vincent Chin was murdered in a racially charged incident 43 years ago. His death became a rallying point for Asian Americans fighting bigotry and discrimination.

Last Monday, supporters gathered to unveil a new street sign added at the intersection of Peterboro and Cass in Detroit, in a neighborhood that was once a bustling Chinatown. In recent years, restaurants have opened in the area, with some aiming to revive Detroit’s Chinatown.

Niraj Warikoo of the Detroit Free Press writes:…

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