Project Aims at Erasing Stereotyping of Asians

The rising number of verbal and physical attacks against Asian-Americans prompted a coalition of Los Angeles community leaders to announce Wednesday a broad program to eradicate stereotypes through education, employment and the placement of minorities in leadership positions.

Organized through the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the Asian-Pacific American Task Force had maintained a low profile until its goals were announced.

Los Angeles City Councilman Michael Woo, a task force member, said he fears that without such a program the expected increase in the number of minority residents over the next few years will mean more targets for bigots.