Asian American and Pacific Islander hate: Graphic breaks down incidents and victims
There has been a surge in hate incidents since the start of the pandemic.
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Asian American, Pacific Islander community looks for public office wins after year of racism, hate crimes
The record engagement from Asian Americans in 2020 can be attributed in part to the anti-Asian rhetoric of Trump’s White House and other actions his administration took on immigration and other policies, Nikore told USA TODAY. Now, organizations focused on electoral engagement for that community want to harness that momentum and see more Asian Americans … Read more
New research shows reporting of anti-Asian hate helps victims cope with bias incidents
Dr. Warren Ng, psychiatry medical director at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, says reporting can help a person regain a sense of control after a racist incident.
The Fight to Teach Asian American History
After a series of violent attacks against Asian Americans across the country, some state lawmakers are focused on making sure schools teach students about the contributions of Asian Americans to the economy, the government and the culture of the United States.
Small Business, Big Losses: The Impact of the Covid Crisis on Asian Small Business in New York City
Asian American small businesses made up 20 percent of New York City’s businesses before the pandemic and were the fastest-growing segment of small businesses in our city. However, they were devastated by the Covid crisis, with over half the owners reporting losses of 75 percent or more in revenue in 2020. Yet, very few of … Read more
Queens electeds are starting to look more like Queens
There is a lag between changes in the population and political representation, but this year’s races could close that gap.