Rise in Asian American Hate Crimes
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On this week's LGBTQ Nation, Alex discusses hate crimes against AAPI groups that have increased at the outset of the pandemic in the wake of racist rhetoric from our former president. Looking at this issue through a LGBTQ lens, Alex is joined by AC Dumlao (program manager for the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund), Amazin LêThi (athlete and advocate for LGBTQ+ Asian visibility), and Sammie Ablaza Wills (Director of APIENC)
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