LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 2, 2021) — In the last year, hate crimes and discrimination against Asians and Asian Americans have increased dramatically around the U.S. and the world. Tuesday, April 6, the University of Kentucky will host two events focused on supporting these communities and understanding racialization through history.
“Asian Hate and COVID-19: A Year of Two Pandemics,” will take place from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, on Zoom. This event will feature a panel of UK faculty, staff and students who will discuss how to support the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the midst of the current crisis. The panel will be led by Keiko Tanaka, director of undergraduate studies for the Department of Community and Leadership Development at UK.