A recent wave of attacks on elderly Asian Americans — including the death of an 84-year-old San Francisco man — has fueled worries that hostilities have only worsened. She was forced to discuss anti-Asian racism with her son, 10, and daughter, 7 — a talk she didn’t think would happen for a few more years. The funding will go toward community resources and further tracking of anti-Asian hate incidents. “Our work to address anti-Asian racism is inextricably tied to fighting anti-Black racism,” Choi said. Asian Americans have been facing a dangerous climate since the coronavirus entered the US a year ago.

Source: Egypt Independent March 02, 2021 06:11 UTC