85% of Filipino Americans reported Covid mental health issues, more than any Asian group
The group has a disproportionate number of nurses, health care workers and families living in multigenerational homes.
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Outrage over pandemic racism may boost Asian American voter turnout in NYC
“People are starting to understand that the next step to directing your energy against anti-Asian hate is to vote and talk to elected officials,” one advocate said.
Viral images show people of color as anti-Asian perpetrators. That misses the big picture.
A new analysis reveals misconceptions about perpetrators, victims, and the general environment around anti-Asian hate incidents. These can have “long-term consequences for racial solidarity,” researcher Janelle Wong said.
Anti-Asian Attacks and Relations With the Black Community
This week, Erica Byfield dives deeper into the recent spate of anti-Asian attacks and broaches the subject of conflict between Black and Asian Americans – conflict that some say has been weaponized to draw attention away from the real issues. Three experts discuss the current crisis, the unfortunate side effects, and the historical perspective that … Read more
50% of Indian Americans experienced discrimination in past year, study finds
The survey detailed the experiences of Indians in the U.S. across ages and immigration statuses, from new arrivals to born citizens.
AAJA commends The New York Times’ Decision to Drop the Hyphen in “Asian American”
The Asian American Journalists Association is heartened that The New York Times has dropped the hyphen in “Asian American,” and we look forward to more newsrooms following suit. We also commend the Association for Asian American Studies (AAAS) for their efforts to un-hyphenate “Asian American” in media publications. The New York Times’ change in style … Read more