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A Statement from Kansas City PBS

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 Jackie Nguyen, owner of Cafe Cà Phê, speaks at a vigil held Sunday, March 28, 2021 for the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities.
Photo by John McGrath
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Violence directed at Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities is intolerable. Kansas City PBS condemns the actions of anyone who perpetuates hate, racism, or violence and affirms that this mindset has no place in our community or society as a whole.

As Kansas City’s public media, we share the experiences of our community members with thoughtful reporting and educational programming. As such, we will continue to shed light on issues impacting the AAPI community, including the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes since the start of the pandemic. Through the power of storytelling, we show that the diversity of our country is what makes us stronger."

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Conversations as a Family

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