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Anime has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and it’s been a huge part of Aapi culture for even longer. As someone who remembers going to Anime Expo when it was still held in Long Beach, it’s strange to see just how huge anime is now – mainstream even! It fills me with an odd sense of pride because I know the part the Aapi community has played in making anime the worldwide phenomenon that it is today. Back when it was still a niche medium, so many of us were spreading the word about Asian media in our own way – dragging friends to the nearest import stores (shoutout to Tokyo Japanese Lifestyle on Sawtelle!) to marvel at all the anime figures, rocking the Domo-kun T-shirts and trucker hats, and sharing copies of whatever anime or manga we had at home with...

In today’s TV news roundup, Amazon Prime Video announced the premiere date for “Them” and NBC News will air “The Racism Virus,” about the stark rise in anti-Asian discrimination due to the pandemic.

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NBC News Now and NBC Asian America partnered for a special about racism experienced by the Asian American community as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, “The Racism Virus,” airing March 10 at 8 p.m. Hosted by NBC News’ Vicky Nguyen, it features conversations with comedian Margaret Cho, Rep. Judy Chu, Stop Aapi Hate founder Dr. Russell Jeung, Yul Kwon (the first Asian American “Survivor winner), NBA player Jeremy Lin, Nextshark CEO Benny Luo, actress Olivia Munn, Rise CEO Amanda Nguyen, Compassion in Oakland founder Jess Owyoung, actor Brian Tee, Facebook global social marketing head Eric Toda, psychologist Dr. Jenny Wang and NBC reporter Kimmy Yam. In addition, it will cover how the community is coping...