From NPR:
With commentary by: Jennifer Lee, professor of sociology, University of California, Irvine…. Like black Americans, Asian-Americans are “people of color” and were barred from public spaces, accommodations and schools. Asian-Americans have benefited from the 1964 Civil Rights Act. This is critical to keep in mind as our nation becomes increasingly diverse, and as we continue to press forth for the collective advancement of all.

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