New York, June 4 -- South Asians for America has condemned the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and numerous other instances of abuse, societal inequities, and systemic racism across the United States. "We stand in solidarity with the families of the victims and the African American community in a united call for justice," it said in a press release.

"We encourage others in the South Asian American community to speak out against violence and police brutality. As fellow minorities, South Asians are in a unique position to understand and support the African American community. South Asian-owned businesses and communities have also been affected by protests including the Gandhi Mahal Restaurant in Minneapolis. As Bangladeshi-born owner R...