Awkwafina is the latest celebrity to come forward and condemn the appalling term “Chinese Virus.” The Oceans 8 actress, 31, took to Instagram on March 24 to tell her fans that she was in quarantine after traveling and working outside the United States.
Posting a photo of herself wearing a face mask, Awkwafina wrote a passionate and lengthy statement about the “cruelty” she’s seen as a result of such racist rhetoric. “Have been away working for the past few months in all of this devastation, and wanted to make double sure I was okay to travel before coming back home to the US,” The Farewell star wrote. “Haven’t said much about this whole thing because mostly I am just saddened by it. “I worry for those who are most at risk for serious