March 26, 2021

Asian American Violence and Hate: An interview with US Civil Rights Commissioner Michael Yaki

Asian American Violence and Hate: An interview with US Civil Rights Commissioner Michael Yaki

Since the start of the Covid 19 pandemic one year ago, Asian Americans have faced racist violence at a much higher rate than in previous years. In New York City for instance, hate crimes against Asian Americans have jumped 1900% in 2020. And President Biden has signed an executive order as one of his first acts as President denouncing anti-Asian American discrimination. In today's episode we explore why and how to stop it.

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