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Asian Hate Crimes Chicago

Demonstrators holding signs take part in a rally against Asian hate crimes, Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Chinatown in Chicago. The gathered crowd demanded justice for the victims of the Atlanta spa shooting and for an end to racism, xenophobia and misogyny. (AP Photo/Shafkat Anowar)

Shafkat Anowar

Asian Hate Crimes Chicago

Demonstrators holding signs take part in a rally against Asian hate crimes, Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Chinatown in Chicago. The gathered crowd demanded justice for the victims of the Atlanta spa shooting and for an end to racism, xenophobia and misogyny. (AP Photo/Shafkat Anowar)

Shafkat Anowar

Chicagoans step up to counteract anti-Asian hate

Demonstrators holding signs take part in a rally against Asian hate crimes, Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Chinatown in Chicago. The gathered crowd demanded justice for the victims of the Atlanta spa shooting and for an end to racism, xenophobia and misogyny. (AP Photo/Shafkat Anowar)

Shafkat Anowar

   

The pandemic has brought on a global wave of prejudice and violence against Asians and Asian Americans.

Reset
talks with local advocacy groups working to combat that hate.

GUESTS: Seong-Ah Cho, director of organizing, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago

Natasha Chan, Board Member of Asians Are Strong

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