Racism against POC including people of Asian descent has been ingrained  in the framework of Western societies for as long as we can remember, but how does a worldwide pandemic divide us even more? 
In today's episode we welcome a very special guest, Vicky Zeng, as we explore the uprise in racism and discrimination against Asians in the West, sharing our thoughts on how the media, government and society's responses to COVID-19 perpetuated racism.
We also have a look into the treatment of international students and VISA holders in Australia over the course of 2020 and beyond, reflecting on our government's failure to support the most vulnerable during these dangerous times.

Sources cited during today's podcast:

https://cityhubsydney.com.au/2021/04/asian-australians-call-for-an-end-to-anti-asian-sentiment-at-sydney-vigil/
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/04/21/one-third-of-asian-americans-fear-threats-physical-attacks-and-most-say-violence-against-them-is-rising/
https://www.healthline.com/health/rise-in-asian-american-discrimination-is-causing-mental-health-crisis