The Asian experience in Appalachia

According to NBC News, anti-Asian hate crimes increased by 339% last year compared to the year before in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and other cities. Due to the label “China Virus,” the Asian community is highlighted in the media, but what is not emphasized is the experience the community faces. As the COVID-19 pandemic is, affecting millions of people worldwide, Jade Ruggieri of West Virginia University explores how hate affects the Asian community of Appalachia.