Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans

The past year has brought about a lot of change in the world, one of them being an increase in anti-Asian hate incidents. Research conducted by Stop AAPI Hate reveals that 3,800 cases were reported over the past year, with women as victims in about 68% of them. Most of these incidents consisted of verbal harassment, shunning, and physical assault. Moreover, over a third occurred at business, a place full of room for discrimination.

Over the course of the pandemic, more and more incidents of Asian men and women being verbally harassed, choked, and stabbed on the streets show up on the news. However, what's surprising is the lack of awareness about this situation. Keep in mind that some cases may even go unreported. If we need one way to better the world, it's to circulate information about these issues in order to stop them.

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What You Can Do To Help

1. Report incidents

   1. If you ever witness or hear about an incident, don't be afraid to report it to organizations such as Stop AAPI Hate or spread the word about it on websites like Stand Against Hatred.

2. Sign petitions

   1. Signing petitions like this one on Change.Org is one of the easiest ways to help out, taking only a matter of seconds.

3. Spread awareness

   1. Educate yourself! There are many compiled resources online and on social media such as this one by NAPABAU.

   2. Educate others too with social media platforms that you have.

4. Volunteer

   1. If you are old enough, many organizations are looking for volunteers to escort people in order to ensure their safety. If you are not, some organizations are even seeking help to spread awareness about the hate crimes.

5. Donate

   1. Even donating a dollar can help support victims and their families during their hardships. Check out this website by the Atlanta chapter of Asian Americans Advancing Justice.

There is a multitude of resources online, and it only takes the click of a few buttons to find the right ones in order to advocate for racial justice in this world. Please feel free to email us if you need help finding resources or have any questions!