Dealing with racial bias is par for the course for both Kim and Steel, especially since entering politics. Steel cosponsored a bipartisan resolution, along with California Democratic Rep. Katie Porter, condemning hate crimes against Asian American and Pacific Islanders. "We really worked towards building relationships with the Asian American community. I wanted to make sure that we sent a message that no such comments belong in our Republican Party." "I am not only representing the constituents of the 39th District, but we also feel like we have a second district, always, that's going to be the Asian American community, specifically the Korean American community," Kim said.

Source: CNN March 21, 2021 13:30 UTC