Although the Stop Asian Hate movement is only a few months old, the United States has a long, often hidden, history of anti-Asian discrimination, hate, and violence. This month, we're diving into the Asian-American experience, both past and present, to learn how we got to where we are today and what we can do about it.
Joining us today to give an overview of the Stop Asian Hate movement is Telly Wong. He's the founder of #WashTheHate, a campaign started in 2020 to share the stories of how AAPI individuals have been affected by racial violence and discrimination, particularly during the pandemic. We discussed why this movement started now, what Asian hate has looked like historically, and how the rest of us can play a part in ending it.
TW: This episode contains discussions of violence against AAPI individuals and a racial slur
Learn more about #WashTheHate: https://www.washthehate.com/
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