Young Latina defends a Muslim couple from racist attack on another Latina

Tracey Tong, of Peruvian and Chinese origin, was on the New York City subway as every day, exactly on line E. Her day seemed like any other until she witnessed something that made her react. Another woman, of Puerto Rican origin, began to ask unpleasant questions to an Indian-Muslim couple.

The young woman came out in her defense and the video, which was recorded by a witness, became viral making her a complete heroine. As you can see in the pictures the aggressor began to ask uncomfortable questions. "Why are they here? Why are they in this country if they are not with us? ", Questions to which the attacked responded. "Who are we?"

Faced with such disrespect, Tracey could not restrain herself and addressed the woman in Spanish. "I think it's being very unfair. Here we all have to unite. We do not have to be against a person, that is absolutely ridiculous and it is a lack of respect. Why are we going to fight with people and start more problems? Do not start attacking a lady who, poor thing, is innocent. "

But the aggressor ignores his comments and continues to lash out at the couple. It was then that the girl's patience reached the limit and told her the clearest things. "I'm not telling her to shut up, I ask her to respect her in Spanish, English, Chinese, French, whatever language she wants me to tell her, I'll tell her, she was born here, in Puerto Rico or anywhere" , Continued.

Her courage and intervention have made her the protagonist of the week. Not allowing this racist act is an example to be considered and praised, something that the media have done for the relevance of this gesture.