Museum plans reopening with exhibition on anti-Asian racism

The Museum of Chinese in America in New York plans to come out of its Covid hiatus with an exhibition on racism against Asian Americans. The exhibition focuses on an increase in hate against Asian Americans during the pandemic. The exact reopening date remains unclear. It will feature a timeline of low points in the treatment of U.S. Asian-Americans, along with videos, photos, music, protest posters and other documents documenting assault and discrimination. Founded in 1980 as the New York Chinatown History Project, the museum states its mission is to “preserve and present the history, heritage, culture, and diverse experiences of people of Chinese descent in the United States.” fin