With the rise of violence against Asians, many said they felt compelled to act. This video features Alex Mak, a recent graduate of Stony Brook University, who helped lead a walk across campus in April; Frank Shih of Setauket, who gives a historical perspective; and Olivia Wong, 17, of New Hyde Park, a second-generation Asian American who said she wants to see change and believes in the power of her generation. Newsday's Dandan Zou reports. Credit: Newsday

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