The Asian American community is grappling with increased violence and racism toward them over the last year, recently emphasized by the shooting of eight people in Atlanta, Georgia. Director of the UNC Asian American Center Heidi Kim joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss what Asian Americans have experienced in the last year and to share some resources the center offers to the community.

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