Facebook launches product updates for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

WITH May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month — and the recent surge in hate crimes and incidents against Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) — Facebook has announced a host of actions to support the community. The social media giant will be donating $5 million to organizations focusing on racial justice and equity with the AAPI community and other marginalized communities. This builds on its commitment last year of $10 million in racial justice grants. As the rise in violence and discrimination in the community has taken a toll on many individuals' mental health, Facebook is expanding its comment…