Asian Americans Mark Lunar New Year Amid Ongoing Hate Crimes
With the start of the Lunar New Year, many are looking forward to carrying out family traditions and joining in community celebrations.
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For two years now, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across the country have endured racist verbal, physical and sometimes deadly attacks fueled by the coronavirus pandemic. With the start of the Lunar New Year, many are looking forward to carrying out family traditions and joining in community celebrations throughout February. These include family dinners and giving children red envelopes filled with money. New York, Chicago and San Francisco are among the cities with parades planned…
