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Man says racial slur on personalized license plate should not have been approved
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points The individual notes that the use of such language increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with some people blaming Asian Americans for the pandemic's effects. Louis: A second-generation Asian American is speaking out after seeing a derogatory term on a personalized license plate.
From St. Louis: A second-generation Asian American is speaking out after seeing a derogatory term on a personalized license plate. This person experienced painful memories upon seeing the term, which was often used against them during their upbringing.
The individual notes that the use of such language increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with some people blaming Asian Americans for the pandemic's effects. The person is shocked that the term was allowed on a license plate. They question how the term was approved, given its hateful nature.
Further details about this incident are available from the source, including the reaction of the Missouri Department of Revenue.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
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