“The issue is so personal for us and it’s deeply hurtful. I think what’s been happening in our community has brought up so much of what we have experienced firsthand,” Cho said.
When Cho learned she was admitted to her dream college, Cornell University, she was elated. Then, a friend texted her a congratulations message that used a racial slur.
“It put a damper on the day for sure,” Cho said.
Yang ponders if unconscious bias played a role. “Inequality in America” takes an in-depth look at anti-Asian racism, including a candid conversation with News4’s Eun Yang and Aimee Cho.
Updated on March 17, 2021 at 5:51 pm
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D.C. police are patrolling the homes and businesses of Asian Americans on Wednesday, a day after a shooter killed eight people, including six Asian women, at spas in the Atlanta area.
The Metropolitan Police Department has officers tasked with protecting members of the District’s Asian community, a spokeswoman said Wednesday. There have been no credible threats, but police ask residents to be vigilant. Download our NBC Washington app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
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