Features Overview
During this pandemic, there has been a spike in xenophobia (hate crimes), especially against Asians/Asian Americans. These crimes against Asians aren’t always reported on big new stations, but they are still happening nonetheless. I don’t want to ignore that this is happening because the Asian community isn’t often heard. Although these attacks are fueled by COVID-related racism/misinformation, it isn’t just a Chinese-American problem. These hate crimes are targeting anyone who looks Asian. I have proved resources with some perspectives, stories, and articles from the Asian community.
You can support the Asian community by donating to organizations, sharing reliable articles about these crimes on social media, supporting Asian businesses (many small shops or restaurants have been hit hard by the pandemic), and doing further research. If someone says the “China Flu” or something similar, please correct them or you will be aiding this growing hatred and violence against the Asian community.
The resources below all contain mature content, so please be advised. Some of these videos and articles could have outdated information. If you want more information about COVID-19, go to the CDC or WHO websites. Those sites are credible sources that can give you a better understanding of the pandemic.
Websites
Articles
Coronavirus fears show how 'model minority’ Asian Americans become the 'yellow peril'
Asian American lawmakers urge Congress members to help stop coronavirus-fueled xenophobia
Coronavirus: What attacks on Asians reveal about American identity
Covid-19 has inflamed racism against Asian-Americans. Here's how to fight back
Asian American doctors and nurses are fighting racism and the coronavirus
Being Asian-American in the time of Covid-19
Anti-racism resources to support Asian American, Pacific Islander community
Politicians, businesses, advocates speak out in virtual #StopAsianHate day
My White Adoptive Parents Struggled to See Me as Korean. Would They Have Understood My Anger at the Rise in Anti-Asian Violence? - Nicole Chung
How to talk to children about shootings: An age-by-age guide
MOCA Response to Racism Against AAPI
What It’s Like When Racism Comes for You
ANTI-ASIAN VIOLENCE IS SURGING — HERE'S HOW TO SUPPORT THE AAPI COMMUNITY
I’m Helping My Korean-American Daughter Embrace Her Identity to Counter Racism
We Demand Justice for Chinese Adoptee Christian Hall
After attacks on Asian American elders, here's how to talk to your kids about racism against us
If You're Surprised by the Anti-Asian Violence in Atlanta, You Haven't Been Listening. It's Time to Hear Our Voices - Eric Nam (Atlanta native)
'Am I Asian Enough?' Adoptees Struggle To Make Sense Of Spike In Anti-Asian Violence
Books & Other Resources
Podcasts
Kpop Daebak Show Ep. 47: The Nam Brothers Face the Coronavirus & #StopAAPIHate
Asian Boss Girl - Ep 59 COIVD-19 On Lockdown
The Kinjaz - We Will Rise Above COVID-19
Wong Fu Productions - Attacks on Asians
The Trypod - Misogyny Against Women
YouTube Videos
* All of these videos have mature language, image, and content*