Asian-Americans Discuss Importance Of #BlackLivesMatter in This New Video
The video includes Angry Asian Man's Phil Yu and comedian Jenny Yang, among others, discussing Asian Americans' role in racial solidarity.
By Sameer Rao May 19, 2016
NBC Asian America's "Jubilee Project: Voices" video series features Asian Americans of varying backgrounds talking about topics central to their lives. Following episodes highlighting the "lunchbox moment" and Vincent Chin, the third episode focuses on #BlackLivesMatter and the importance of Asian Americans' support for and solidarity with racial justice movements.
"I may not know the right thing to say politically, but if I had a friend that I cared about and they're hurting, I would want to be there with them," says comedian Jenny Yang. And Angry Asian Man's Phil Yu addressed the overaching theme of solidarity: "At some point, you have to come to the decision: am I in it for myself or am I in it for the broader struggle?"
Watch the video above, and check out NBCAsianAmerica.com throughout May for more "Voices" videos.