009 // Jason Chu // Rapper & Poet // The Helpers Series

Jerry speaks to jason chu about his Facebook / Twitter post from yesterday that went viral, sharing his thoughts and concerns on the spike in anti-Asian racism in North America. He lists what he observes as his top 5 justifications for these racist comments and uses research, fact, and cites expert opinions to dig into each one.

Jason is a rapper, poet, community activist, and philosopher. While many know him for his viral YouTube videos as a solo performer and his group NITEMRKT, Jason shares how his Yale education and community organizing experience help him be a more thoughtful and informed voice in our community.

This Dear Asian Americans interview is also available as a podcast on Apple, Spotiy, Google, and wherever you listen to your podcast.

Meet and learn more about Jason @jasonchumusic across all social media platforms

• instagram.com/jasonchumusic
• twitter.com/jasonchumusic
• facebook.com/jasonchumusic
• youtube.com/jasonchumusic

Link to Jason's Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/jasonchumusic/posts/2999793093404624?__tn__=K-R
Link to Jason's Twitter post: https://twitter.com/…/12404319449883648…

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