Asian American Hate Amidst COVID-19

Asian Americans are the third largest minority group in the United States, making up approximately 5.9% of the total population (2019 US Census). Anti-Asian sentiment has been present in the United States for centuries, but recent developments involving the COVID-19 pandemic have led to increased rates of hate crimes, public discrimination and verbal abuse in the Asian American community. What is the cause? What are the numbers? And what can you do about it? Tune in to find out.