In the past year, anti-Asian rhetoric and hate has skyrocketed in the wake of the pandemic. Declines in patronage for Asian American businesses and attacks such as the March shootings in Georgia are two examples of the devastating effect that’s been the scapegoating of Asian Americans for the pandemic. They, like others, demonstrate the need for urgent policy and efforts to address the rhetoric being against a brilliant, diverse part of our community. During AAPI Heritage Month, it is critical – this month and now more than ever – that we acknowledge the importance of AAPI stories and identities. Eric spoke with Rep. Maria Duaime Robinson this week about the importance of AAPI stories and what’s being done to support AAPI communities and address anti-Asian rhetoric – this is that conversation