Virtual roundtable with Chinese-American businesses focuses on discrimination
On Thursday, elected officials held a virtual roundtable with local Chinese-American leaders to discuss efforts to support small businesses and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the topics were xenophobia and discrimination.
U.S. Rep Max Rose, State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Peter Abbate, Jr., and Councilmember Justin Brannan attended the meeting.
Rose announced his support and co-sponsorship of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act.