Padma Lakshmi, Olivia Munn slam Atlanta shootout

Padma Lakshmi and Olivia Munn

There were shockwaves across the world after eight people were reported dead in a mass shootout that took place in Atlanta on Tuesday, where a majority of Asians resided.

Celebrities LeBron James, Florence Pugh, Roxanne Gay and Winston Duke took to social media to condemn the cowardly attack, and called out for support for Asian communities living in the US. "This is deeply sad. Trump on Fox Tonight referred to COVID-19 using the racist slur ‘China virus'. He previously called it the ‘Kung Flu'. While he continues to spread hatred against Asian Americans, people like this shooter are listening," model-actor Padma Lakshmi wrote on Twitter.

"The violent attacks and murders against Asians are still happening. Please help us. We need help to be safe in our country. #StopAsianHate. Please," actor Olivia Munn posted on her social media handle. Singer-songwriter John Legend asked the authorities to take a concerned look at the increasing number of crimes against non-White communities. "Absolutely horrible. Sending love to all the loved ones of those whose lives were taken. Our nation needs to reckon with the increased threats being directed at our Asian-American brothers and sisters," he wrote.

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