Portland, Oregon's historic Chinatown falls victim to COVID and racism

The entrance to Chinatown in Portland, Oregon, in 2012

The entrance to Chinatown in Portland, Oregon, in 2012 Source: Getty

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After a sharp rise in anti-Asian hate crime in Oregon, the Chinese community believes its museum can play an important role in educating the public.

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