Gentrification Having Negative Impact On AAPI Neighborhoods

The video discusses the impact of gentrification on neighborhoods like Little Tokyo and Chinatown, highlighting the displacement of Asian communities and the loss of local businesses. It covers the challenges faced by low-income residents, including rising rents and poor housing conditions. Community initiatives aim to empower residents and push for policy changes to ensure affordable housing. The video concludes with a call for balanced development that benefits existing residents.

In what ways have original residents been affected by rising rents in neighborhoods like Little Tokyo and Chinatown?

What initiatives are being taken to empower the Asian American community against displacement?