Newsy interviews author Shalene Gupta about a recent survey that breaks down American awareness toward Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Gupta says more education and better representation are the first steps toward improving awareness.
A Closer Look At American Attitudes Toward Asian Americans
Author Shalene Gupta says more education and better representation are the first steps toward improving awareness.
Newsy
Posted: 2:00 a.m. EDT May 13, 2022
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