Kaila Yu, CNN • Published 18th May 2021
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(CNN) Nearly every week, it seems there s a new disturbing video or news report of attacks on Asian Americans or Pacific Islanders in the United States.
A new study says that anti-Asian hate crimes have increased in 16 of the nation s largest cities and counties by 164% this past year.
All of this violence has highlighted the need for Asian American and Pacific Islander stories to be heard. Fortunately, all Americans have plenty of opportunities to listen and learn at historical sites throughout the United States.
Here are 13
sites that might provide a deeper understanding of the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and beyond. Be sure to check with the sites before visiting as hours and operations may have changed during the pandemic.
13 Asian American and Pacific Islander sites in the US you can visit
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