The horrific story of a gunman killing eight people at three Atlanta-area spas earlier this year; six of the victims were women of Asian descent, sparking fears among advocacy groups that the killings may have been racially motivated.

Anti-Asian hate crimes have spiked 150 percent since the pandemic began, according to a recent study.

Suspect charged with killing 8 in Atlanta-area shootings that targeted Asian-run spas

People of Asian descent have been living in the United States for more than 160 years, and have long been the target of bigotry. Transforming the Nation tackles this sociological & community issue head on. It's up to us to End Asian Hate. 

Our special guests:  

Shin-Yu Lee, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP - sylee.rx@gmail.com; https://www.linkedin.com/in/shin-yu-l-p-ab2427213

Bonnie Hui-Callahan, PharmD, CDCES - bonnie.c.hui@gmail.com; https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-hui-callahan

Free compiled list of resources for AAPI community and allies: www.theclinicianleader.com/ally 

The Clinician-Leader: www.theclinicianleader.com; LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook 

Additional Resources: 

1. NEJM - Practical Guide for Combating Anti-Asian Sentiment - https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2102656

2. https://stopaapihate.org/ - tracks and responds to incidents of hate, violence, harrasment, and discrimination against AAPI

3. www.aapidata.com - demographic data and policy research on AAPI

4. www.standagainsthatred.org
5. https://ahi.ucsf.edu/advocacy/resources - Asian Health Institute