Daniel Dae Kim speaks out against Asian Americans being 'made to feel like foreigners in our own country'

Daniel Dae Kim
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Actor Daniel Dae Kim powerfully spoke out against anti-Asian discrimination during a congressional hearing on Thursday, urging lawmakers to "stand up for us."

The Lost and Hawaii Five-0 star on Thursday took part in a hearing focused on an increase in anti-Asian discrimination and violence in the United States. He previously testified last year about diversity in the media, and he said Thursday he was both "honored and dismayed" to be before lawmakers again, as when it comes to acts of violence against Asian Americans, "the situation has gotten worse, much worse."

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.