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Asian Americans say fears linger in Atlanta despite progress two years after shootings

Portrait of Marc Ramirez Marc Ramirez
USA TODAY

Two years have passed since eight people – including six Asian women – were shot to death at three spas in Atlanta, the collective shock and grief only exacerbating the Asian American community's concerns over increasing incidents of anti-Asian hate nationwide.

As the country rallied in unprecedented support, the moment appeared rife with opportunity, sparking intensified activism within the community and broad-based support from beyond, with statements of solidarity from Black, Latino and Jewish leaders.