In observation of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, ABC13 reporter Miya Shay will moderate a discussion highlighting the strain experienced by Asian-owned businesses, a marked increase in harassment and racism-related incidents against Asian people in Texas, and positive impacts the community is making in the fight against the coronavirus.

Panelists for the town hall include:

• Debbie Chen, Houston restaurateur and Executive Director of OCA-Greater Houston, a civil rights organization advocating for the AAPI community
• Chloe Dao, fashion designer and television personality
• Paul Gor, Asian Chamber of Commerce Houston director of community services
• Mustafa Tameez, president and founder of Outreach Strategists

Event details from ABC13: https://abc13.com/abc13-to-host-covid-19-and-the-asian-community-town-hall/6193623/