After increased attacks and violence against Asians in the United States, many took to social media using #StopAsianHate and the Atlanta spa shootings have amplified those calls. In March 2020, the Stop AAPI Hate reporting center was created and a national report revealed that more than 3,000 incidents of harassment, shunning and violence took place. BNC Washington D.C. Correspondent Bofta Yimam joined Start Your Day with Sharon Reed and Mike Hill to discuss the response from lawmakers. During a House Judiciary hearing, Rep. Grace Meng responded to controversial comments made by Rep. Chip Roy saying, “This hearing was to address the hurt and pain of our community and to find solutions, and we will not let you take our voice away from us.”
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