The real reasons the U.S. became less racist toward Asian Americans

The US became less racist toward Asian Americans because we are no longer at war with them (WW2, Korean war, Vietnam).

"If Asians could find success within the system, politicians asked, why couldn’t African Americans?"

This is actually a valid question that can't really be addressed because racism.

Many Asians were subjected to racism decades ago. They were forced to start businesses to survive because nobody would hire them. This environment combined with a culture of education being stressed in the home results in successful and educated children/adults.

The African-american communities, on the other hand, were destroyed by welfare. Many generations never really learned how to succeed on their own and continue to live in poverty to this day. Nobody really wants to admit that education, intact families, and self reliance are they keys to bringing success to any community.