The long history of anti-Asian hate and a path forward

A national spike in anti-Asian hate crimes — including a recent mass shooting in Atlanta — is prompting a national conversation. From physical assault and harassment to discrimination, the Asian American Pacific Islander community has experienced harrowing violence in the US, made more acute amid the coronavirus crisis. The World recently moderated a discussion addressing anti-Asian racism and the pandemic. According to the panelists, it is critical to understand the long history of hate and drop all assumptions.