The Kids are Alright: Teens of Small Asian Businesses

COVID-19 has greatly impacted Asian-owned small businesses over the past year. Owners have struggled with keeping their businesses afloat during lockdown periods, a rise in anti-Asian sentiment and operational shifts during the pandemic. But who are the ones applying for PPP and negotiating with retailers during this time? Our reporter Alina and our producer Cynthia speak to 2 Asian American teenagers who had to balance school and their family businesses through this tough period.Emily Zheng’s Family Business: Chopsticks Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisinehttps://www.facebook.com/ChopsticksShelbyville/https://chopstickssushibar.com/Nikki Dava’s Family Business: Antonik’s BBQhttps://www.instagram.com/antoniksbbq/https://www.antoniksbbq.com/ Learn More About AZI Media HereSubscribe to our Mailing ListFind Transcript And More Resources HereAZI Media Code Of ConductFollow Us On TwitterFollow Us On InstagramDonate to our Ko-Fi