2 years later, Asian Americans say bias remains

Two years have passed since eight people – including six Asian women – were fatally shot at three spas in Atlanta, the collective shock and grief only exacerbating the Asian American community’s concerns over increasing incidents of anti-Asian hate nationwide.

As the country rallied in unprecedented support, the moment appeared rife with opportunity, sparking intensified activism within the community and broad-based support from beyond, with statements of solidarity from Black, Latino and Jewish leaders.