'Asians can't be vegan': How Asian-Kiwis are smashing stereotypes
Kris Bartley, founder of Sweet Release, sometimes bakes for people who have made racist comments to her, Bartley, who runs the vegan cafe Sweet Release on Wellington's Manners Street, may have a strong New Zealand accent now at age 35, but when she first moved to Christchurch from the Philippines as a child, she spoke barely a word of English. Classmates would tease her for being different. Unfortunately, it’s an experience relatable for many Asian-Kiwis. The Human Rights Commission has seen a three-fold increase in reports of racist comments being made against Asian people since the be...
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