AAPI communities across the country are celebrating our heritage this month, but we're also still hurting from a year of violence and discrimination.

It broke my heart to hear about your son being bullied and being called “China Boy” at school, Andy. That's a conversation no parent should ever have with their kids, but it's become all too common today.

Thanks, Grace. Those conversations point to a larger culture of discrimination that extends well beyond our schoolyards. We really need to step up how we address that, which is why I'm so grateful that the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act is on its way to becoming the law of the land.

Yes! It's encouraging to see the federal government finally taking action. I'm so proud that we're leading those efforts.

Me too. Now, as great as this bill is, we also know that it won't solve all of our problems. It's clear to us that our fight is far from over.

We've “run out of nice.” For generations, AAPI communities have been taught that, if we're nice enough, if we're quiet enough, then we will be accepted and seen as “American” enough, too.

I love how you put that, Grace. If we want to be seen and heard, then we need to be loud and visible too.

Yes! And, while this bill directs the federal government to take steps to stop the rise in AAPI discrimination and violence, it's also on all of us to speak out whenever we see something wrong.

When I ran for Congress, I promised my kids I would fight for a better world. I know you made that promise, too. It's the same promise every parent makes to their children every day.

Of course! And, the moral arc of the universe only bends closer towards justice if we pull it there together. That's the work of every American, no matter our heritage. So, thanks for all you're doing to help us bend that arc a little closer!