Asian-American Hate in Modern Times
The history of anti-Asian events in the USA encompasses a range of discriminatory actions, from the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882) to Japanese internment camps during World War II to the current events of COVID-19, reflecting deep-seated prejudices and systemic mistreatment rooted in xenophobia and racism. These events have shaped the Asian American experience, underscoring the ongoing struggle against marginalization and fostering a need for societal awareness and solidarity against bigotry.
We must discuss these pasts so that we can prevent future events, concerning AAPI hate, from reoccurring.
Historical Context
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AAPI Hate During COVID-19
At the height of the pandemic, there was a disturbing surge in hate crimes and discrimination against the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Targeted attacks and incidents of verbal and physical abuse intensified, fueled by xenophobia and misplaced blame for the virus, exposing the alarming rise of AAPI hate crimes during this period.
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Historical Context De Leon, A. (2023, July 26). The long history of US racism against Asian Americans, from “yellow peril” to “model minority” to the “Chinese virus.” The long history of US racism against Asian Americans, from ‘yellow peril’ to ‘model minority’ to the ‘Chinese virus.’ https://theconversation.com/the-long-history-of-us-racism-against-asian-americans-from-yellow-peril-to-model-minority-to-the-chinese-virus-135793 National Archives and Records Administration. (n.d.). Chinese exclusion act (1882). National Archives and Records Administration. https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/chinese-exclusion-act#:~:text=It%20was%20the%20first%20significant,immigrating%20to%20the%20United%20States. Shyong, F. (2021, October 24). History forgot the 1871 Los Angeles Chinese massacre, but we’ve all been shaped by its violence. History forgot the 1871 Los Angeles Chinese massacre, but we’ve all been shaped by its violence. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-24/150th-anniversary-los-angeles-chinese-massacre
AAPI Hate During COVID-19 DeCook, J. R., & Yoon, M. H. (2021, October 5). Kung flu and Roof Koreans: Asian/americans as the hated other and proxies of hating in the White Imaginary. Journal of Hate Studies. https://jhs.press.gonzaga.edu/articles/10.33972/jhs.199 Gina Kim, & The, W. N. (Producers), & Yu, T. (Director). (2022). Rising Against Asian Hate: One Day in March. [Video/DVD] Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved from https://video.alexanderstreet.com/watch/rising-against-asian-hate-one-day-in-march Neuman, S. (2020, September 22). In U.N. speech, Trump blasts China and who, blaming them for spread of covid-19. NPR. Retrieved December 8, 2022, from https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/09/22/915630892/in-u-n-speech-trump-blasts-china-and-who-blaming-them-for-spread-of-covid-19 Peng, S. (2020, April 10). Smashed windows and racist graffiti: Vandals target Asian Americans amid coronavirus. NBCNews.com. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/smashed-windows-racist-graffiti-vandals-target-asian-americans-amid-coronavirus-n1180556 Richard Fausset, N. B.-B. and M. F. (2021, March 26). 8 dead in Atlanta spa shootings, with fears of Anti-Asian bias (published 2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/03/17/us/shooting-atlanta-acworth Rose, A. (2022, February 23). A man who attacked and blamed an Asian family for covid-19 ... - CNN. A man who attacked and blamed an Asian family for Covid-19 pleaded guilty to hate crimes charges. https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/23/us/texas-man-pleads-guilty-hate-crimes-attack-asian-family/index.html