May, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, has special significance in 2022, as both an acknowledgment of contributions and a reminder of a resurgence of xenophobic rhetoric and violence. Civil rights groups, academia and businesses have responded with action, education and activism, part of a “Stop AAPI Hate” coalition.

Mary C. Curtis speaks about the past, the present and future solutions with Anne Lee Benedict, active with MCCA — a national organization dedicated to advancing diversity, inclusion and equity in the legal profession — and Joanne L. Rondilla, an assistant professor of sociology and interdisciplinary studies and Asian American studies at San José State University.

Show Notes:

• ‘Yes, I do belong here’: AAPI staffers on a tough year working for Congress
• Senate passes AAPI bill with wide bipartisan support
• Rep. Grace Meng on fighting COVID-19 and hatred aimed at Asian Americans
• Lawmakers divided over need for new domestic terrorism law
• Why Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders need stronger political representation