Asian American Health Care Workers Battle COVID And Racism

The transcript discusses the experiences of Asian healthcare workers facing discrimination and microaggressions during the pandemic. Hanky Lim, an ER nurse practitioner, recounts incidents of racial bias from patients. Serena Joe Talbert, an Asian physician, shares how these microaggressions have impacted her mental health. Despite Asians making up a significant portion of the healthcare workforce, they are often viewed as foreigners. The transcript emphasizes the need to recognize Asians as Americans, especially during the month of May.

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