REMEMBER. RECORD. RESPECT: History of Anti-AAPI Violence and Discrimination
This short slideshow documents the history of hate against Asian American and Pacific Islanders from 1882 to present. Created by Museum of Chinese in America. March 17, 2021.
Racism as Part of the Asian American Experience
The article outlines the history of Asian exclusion. By Mae Ngai, Asian American Studies and History Professor at Columbia University. April 21, 2021.
The Scapegoating of Asian Americans
The rise of violence, harassment amid pandemic is part of the continuing tale of racism in U.S. which has a long history of bigotry against Asian Americans. The Harvard Gazette, March 24, 2021.
Viral Histories: Stories of Racism, Resilience, and Resistance in Asian American Communities
Conversations with Asian American community leaders combating racism while serving on the front lines. Community leaders share their first-hand experience with historians from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History who connect these experiences to the past. May 18-21, 2020.
'Hate is learned’: Tracing the history of anti-Asian violence in America
Part of the series "Exploring Hate: Antisemitism, Racism and Extremism." For many Asian Americans, the recent violence highlights a long history of feeling invisible. PBS NewsHour, April 4, 2021.
We Need to Talk about Anti-Asian Hate
An in-depth conversation with Eugene Lee Yang and guests on the complex, often untold story of the Asian American community and the unique struggles they face. March 24, 2021.
Covid 'hate crimes' against Asian Americans on rise
Reports on issues such as what is happening in the U.S., the kinds of discrimination being reported, the situation in California, the reaction and why this is happening. BBC New, April 2, 2021.
Anti-Asian hashtags soared after Donald Trump first tied COVID-19 to China on Twitter, study shows
Words matter. How COVID-19 pandemic is being "racialized'. USA Today, March 18, 2021.
Asian Americans Experience 'Far More' Hate Incidents Than Numbers Indicate
A report on why there are far more people who have not reported incidents than those who have. Underreporting is due to a combination of several factors, ranging from language and cultural barriers to a lack of of trust in law enforcement. NPR, March 11, 2021
Stop AAPI Hate National Report, 3/19/20 - 2/28/21
By Russell Jeung Ph.D., Aggie Yellow Horse, Ph.D., Tara Popovic, and Richard Lim. The report covers the 3,795 incidents received by the Stop AAPI Hate reporting center between 3/19/20 and 2/28/21. Although the number of hate incidents reported represent only a fraction of the number of hate incidents that actually occur, it does show how vulnerable Asian Americans are to discrimination, and the types of discrimination they face.
FBI warns of potential surge in hate crimes against Asian Americans amid coronavirus
"The FBI assesses hate crime incidents against Asian Americans likely will surge across the United States, due to the spread of coronavirus disease … endangering Asian American communities," according to the intelligence report, which was compiled by the FBI’s Houston office and distributed to local law enforcement agencies across the country. ABC News, March 27, 2020.
Debunking the Model Minority Myth
Stories from Asian and Pacific American students that deal with the model minority stereotype everyday. A USC Pacific Asian Museum's online exhibit.
The Model Minority Myth Says All Asians are Successful. Why That's Dangerous.
"Experts believe that the model minority myth has hidden anti-Asian racism for far too long." NBC News, March 20, 2021.
Asian American 101: 'Positive' Stereotypes Cause Harm
Arizona State University (ASU) students and professors share their stories on "Positive" stereotypes.
Bystander Invention and Responding to Harassment Trainings
The Bystander Invention training teaches bystanders how to safely step in during confrontations and attacks. The Responding to Harassment training teaches you how to take care of yourself when you experience harassment. Offered by Hollaback! and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC.
What you can do to stop acts of hate towards Asian American and Pacific Islander communities including safety tips, incident reporting, be informed about what is happening and more. From Stop AAPI Hate reporting center.
How to Respond to Coronavirus Racism
A four-step process for speaking up against bias. Let people know you’re not OK with racist or xenophobic comments about coronavirus or anything else. From Learning For Justice.
How to Take Action against Anti-Asian Racism at Work and in your Personal Life
The article tells what advocates say you can do to stop anti-Asian racism and support the Asian community right now. By Jennifer Liu, CNBC Make It.
U.S. veterans volunteer to patrol SF Chinatown amid coronavirus-related racism
SF Peace Collective, a group of local volunteers, patrols the streets of Chinatown amid a rising number of discriminatory acts against Asian Americans since the coronavirus outbreak.
Asian American Attacks: Volunteers Chaperoning Seniors in Oakland Chinatown to Ease Concerns
Compassion in Oakland recruits volunteers to walk the streets in Oakland Chinatown and escort people form point A to point B.
13-year-old youth activist Ashlyn So rallied hundreds of people in the Bay Area to denounce anti-Asian hate.
