asian american heritage month

Education is key to fighting hatred Editor’s Note: In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we asked some of the speakers at the recent rally against violence against people of Asian descent to submit their speeches as columns. This week’s column is from Dr Joon K.Shim, the program director for Bassett’s Medical Center’s General Surgery Residency Program. I am grateful for the opportunity. Thank you for coming. It’s Asian American heritage month. Stand tall and be proud.…