Asian-Americans Are Being Attacked. Why Are Hate Crime Charges So Rare?
Several recent attacks have not been charged as hate crimes, fueling protests and outrage among many Asian-Americans.
Month: March 2021
Asian-American Lawmakers Call Out Racist Language: ‘I Am Not a Virus’
House lawmakers described the fear and trauma rippling through the Asian-American community, and they argued that an uptick in violence was a result of the rise of anti-China messaging stoked during the pandemic.
What is the ‘bamboo ceiling’? Here’s what Asian Americans want you to know
With a recent rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, the term “bamboo ceiling” has taken on new meaning.
Love Note to and Mourning for Asian American Atlanta
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, I am woken to the harsh realities amidst the discourse of American Dreams and American democracy. Shook to the bone. Thoughts uncontained. Fear for so many friends and family in Atlanta and New York City.
Queens College President Confronts Violence Against Asian Americans
Frank Wu, president of Queens College, talks about how he is confronting the rising reports of violence against Asian Americans, and how he is leading Queens College through this and the pandemic.
Mayor de Blasio announces expansion of tele-mental health services to address disparate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the relaunch of Communities Thrive, a $3.7 million, two-year investment in addressing the mental health needs of underserved New Yorkers. Through Communities Thrive, organizations representing Asian American and Pacific Islander, Black, and Latinx New Yorkers will develop community-driven strategies to promote mental health and will directly connect people who need … Read more