The bias facing Black and Asian Americans reflects a broader problem
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Officials have not yet confirmed the motive for a horrific shooting spree at Asian spas in the state of Georgia. But the outrage has sent a new wave of fear and horror through a minority community already traumatized by attacks and harassment during the pandemic.
From ex-President Donald Trump's slurs about "the China virus" and "kung flu" to the stigma inflicted by association with the pathogen first discovered in Wuhan, many Asian Americans say they've had targets on their backs for months.More Related News
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