A new PSA created in partnership with Emmy Award winning writer and producer Alan Yang shines a light on an extremely pertinent subject: the rise in anti-Asian discrimination during the current coronavirus pandemic.
The PSA showcases a range of personal stories from a diverse group of individuals from the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community. Including Top Chef winner Melissa King, the stories reveal the increased hate that API people have endured during the COVID-19 crisis. The PSA aims to build a sense of humanity and dispel racist stereotypes that plague the API community.
You can watch the powerful video right here:The video directs viewers to the Love Has No Labels website. Love Has No Labels is a "movement to promote diversity, equity and inclusion of all people across race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age and ability."
Alongside the many resources available on the site that encourage us to educate ourselves and ask the right questions, there is a section titled 'Fight the Virus. Fight the Bias.'
Here, readers can learn facts about the pandemic and the incidence of violence, harassment, and discrimination against members of the API community.
You can learn more by visiting the Love Has No Labels website and clicking on the 'Fight the Virus. Fight the Bias.' segment.