In some Atlanta suburbs, Asian Americans make up as many as one-fourth of the population. Many Asian Americans across the Atlanta area say the shooting has emboldened them to raise their voices. Back then, it was not uncommon for her to be one of the only Asian Americans, let alone Koreans, in a room. He has noticed over the years that an increase in the Asian American population is often accompanied by a departure of White residents. “This is going to be a catalytic moment in the Asian American community,” Lim said.

Source: Washington Post March 21, 2021 00:05 UTC