Asian American (Filipina) woman who survived brutal attack speaks out

ABC News’ Juju Chang sat down with 65-year-old Vilma Kari, who was attacked by a man in New York City last month.

Vilma Kari was on her way to church in New York City on March 29 when a stranger knocked her on the ground and kicked her in the face, after yelling a racist slur and telling her she didn't belong. https://t.co/Dpb39JG6Ik

— ABC News (@ABC) May 20, 2021

President Joe Biden signed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act on Thursday.

Thank you Mr. President! So proud to join @POTUS at the White House as he signed my COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law, which aims to help combat the ongoing hate and violence against #Asian Americans. #StopAsianHate 1/3 pic.twitter.com/n8MdKkJlX7

— Grace Meng (@RepGraceMeng) May 20, 2021