In this episode, Trisha and Aileen discuss the lack of Asian American unity in response to the Black Lives Matter Movement, criticize the general actions and shortcomings of Asian American communities in terms of racism towards African Americans, and offer ways to help you make an impact during this powerful time and especially in the long term.  

Mentioned in this episode: 

Sign petitions and donate here: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ 

Some lists of black businesses to support: 

https://lithub.com/you-can-order-today-from-these-black-owned-independent-bookstores/ 

https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/267059/black-owned-culinary-businesses-to-support/ 

https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/266920/black-owned-restaurants-to-support 

Hasan Minhaj on BLM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_FE78X-qdY 

LGBTQ+ Costa Rica article: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/world-celebrates-central-americas-first-same-sex-marriage/ 

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