After the Atlanta Spa Shootings of Asian Americans
The Check-In
These are two Asian comedians who are talking to Asian musician. They are discussing their reactions to the Atlanta Spa Shootings in Georgia. This is important to listen to and hear their different perspectives. If you listen to the whole video, you can get a better understanding on the challenges of replying to a check-in. Many Asians will relate to a lot of what they are saying.
Warning, they do curse.
“When White friends call to check in with you it is complicated.”
“My White friend said he didn’t text me to check in because I am Japanese, not Korean.
When I step outside we are all Chinese.”
“This speaks to how invisible we are and no one knows about Asian Americans.”