THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - CRYSTAL ZHENG - BLACK LIVES MATTER - HOW SHOULD ASIAN AMERICANS THE CALL - AUGUST 12 - 2020

Crystal Zheng is an infectious disease physician currently working in New Orleans. She identifies as Chinese American: Her parents are Chinese immigrants but she was born and raised in Northern Virginia. Her schooling has taken her across the US, including California, Philadelphia, and New York, but she has chosen to remain in New Orleans because of the vibrancy of its people and its great medical need. She is a strong advocate for social justice, particularly when it intersects with medicine. Recently, Ms. Zheng was live on our show talking about her article Black Lives Matter: How should Asian Americans answer the call? During our conversation, Ms. Zheng talked about: – Some of her background including her parents stressing education when she was growing up but not wanting her to get into medicine – A challenging moment during her medical studies – Becoming a social activist and getting arrested during a protest for trespassing – The story behind the article – What should Officer Tou Thao, the Minneapolis police officer who watched as George Floyd was pinned to death by his fellow officer Derek Chauvin, have done – Many Asian Americans staying on the sidelines while many Black Americans have been killed by the police – Many Asian Americans raising up white supremacy and the "model minority myth" – Her still hearing Asian Americans being racist towards Black Americans and a reason why it continues – Writing the article and some of the criticism that she has received – In the light of the current political climate in America, how are Asian Americans dealing with racism – Her parents reaction to her social justice You contact Ms. Zheng via: Twitter The Lens Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email us at [email protected] Please feel free to "Like" the "The Dr. Vibe Show" Facebook fan page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe [email protected] 2018 Innovation Award Winner – Canadian Ethnic Media Association Producer of Google+ Hangouts – The Good Men Project The Dr. Vibe Show™ At "The Good Men Project" One of the first Brand Ambassador's – Cuisine Noir Magazine Dr. Vibe – Producer And Co-host of Black Men Talking On WJMS Radio Dr. Vibe on HuffPost Live – August 2, 2013 2013 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Winner (Best International Blog)BLACK 2012 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2011 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best International Blog and Best Podcast Series) Black Blog Of The Day – Black Bloggers Network – June 23, 2011 Twitter Twitter hashtag: #DrVibe The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iTunes Dr. Vibe Media – You Tube The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Stitcher Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – TuneIn Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Google Play Music The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iHeartRadio The Dr. Vibe Show™ at Anchor Linkedin – The Dr. Vibe Show™ Instagram The Dr. Vibe Show Facebook Fan Page