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Mutually Inclusive | Mounting Asian American & Pacific Islander Discrimination

Our screens have been flooded with headlines of the surging hate crimes and incidents against Asian American and Pacific Islanders. America has a vast background of discrimination towards AAPI communities. On this episode of Mutually Inclusive, we look at a brief journey through history to the present time and talk with local leaders about where the fight against Asian hate is today.
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How Grand Rapids is honoring AAPI heritage this month

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — After a year in which Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have reported increased discrimination, organizations are celebrating their stories in West Michigan this AAPI Heritage Month.

“I just want everyone to learn that we’re not a monolith, every Asian person has their own story here, and every Asian ethnic group has a different story here in America,” Samantha Suarez with Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. said.