Stop Asian hate now
Life and death are in the power of the tongue. Three simple words ignited evil, hateful acts of violence against innocent Asian people around the world.
Pandemics can happen anywhere, anytime, and in any country. COVID-19 originated in Wuhan, China, and Asian people are now being demonized, causing long-standing and deep psychological impacts in Asian communities.
This week on Context: Asian hate must stop.
GUESTS:
Chul Yoo, former pastor at Atlanta shooter’s church
Avvy Go, Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic
Amy Chung, journalist
Bob Fu, Founder and President of ChinaAid
Lisa Pak, Global Strategist at Finishing the Task
Dr. Gina Wong, psychologist
RESOURCES:
The Atlanta Shooter Targeted My Community. He Also Came from My Former Church.
A year of racist attacks: Anti-Asian racism across Canada one year into the COVID-19 pandemic