It’s been a year since 8 were killed in the targeted hate crime against Asian women working in Atlanta’s massage parlours. Yet, it’s hard to even commemorate or catch a break with the continued attacks and fatalities — with Asian women and femmes lining up around the block for free pepper spray and personal alarms in NYC alone. We talk about the impact it has, the constant anxiety and fear, and heartbreak in our communities. Also on why more storytelling and representation, like “Turning Red” give us agency and power in times like these.