How the Asian-American Community in NYC Can Survive and Thrive

How the Asian-American Community in NYC Can Survive and Thrive Post-Crisis

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From Chinatown to Flushing, the biggest Asian-American communities in New York City have been suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic for longer than most. Now, Asian communities face discrimination and racism due to the spread of the virus, in addition to the other health and economic burdens hitting the predominantly lower-income population. Chinese-American Planning Council president and CEO Wayne Ho talks about the challenges his constituents face today — and how to rebuild equitably for the future.

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