I'm writing my third story about anti-Asian hate crimes, specifically against elders. I pause writing to cry. Last year, when I wrote that "Kung Flu" is racist, people said: "It's not real racism." A year later, I am mad. Words have power, and I'm using every word I've got.
I am overwhelmed by the response to this tweet. Here's the story that I spent the past few days putting together. Thank YOU to all who are sharing & speaking up. oprahmag.com/life/a35604044…
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I must thank the intrepid @oprahmagazine team: @ariannagdavis@elenawonders@BrieSchwartz for shepherding this story through from idea to publication. I am forever grateful that Arianna has asked me to write about what's happening to the AAPI community.