An in-depth conversation about the complex, often untold story of the Asian American community, the unique struggles they face, and find out how you can help.
The article presents stories of harassment and assault during the Covid-19 pandemic from several Asian Americans. They include registered nurse Justin Tsui who was almost shoved by a man into a railroad track in Harlem, Manhattan in New York City, Jilleen Liao who was told by an old man not to bring diseases back from her country of origin, and Abraham Choi who experienced being spit on by a man.
This article describes the consequences of the incarceration for Japanese Americans during and after their unjust imprisonment, their coping responses and healing strategies, as well as the impacts of receiving governmental redress more than four decades after the war’s end.
The author reflects on the anti-Asian sentiment in the U.S. which runs counter to the real American Dream that would unit all in justice and economic equality. He comments on the failure of police officer Tou Thao to prevent the death of African American George Floyd. He recounts the low-level racism that he experienced during his youth. He also cites the fragility of of Asian acceptance and inclusion into U.S. society.
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