Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Spark a Demand for Reform -- Civil Rights Blog

 

Katie Vojvodic

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8 April 2021

Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Spark a Demand for Reform

         On March 16, 2021, eight people, six of them Asian women, were murdered at 3 different spas in Atlanta, Georgia. This recent tragedy on top of the immense discrimination that the Asian American community faces daily sparked a wave of activism in Atlanta and beyond. It's no secret that the numbers of reported Anti-Asian hate crimes have spiked in the last year due to the tense, divided climate created by the covid-19 pandemic. Following the Atlanta attacks, many Asian Americans and their supporters have called for changes to be made in the United States' legislative, education, and public justice systems.

       Politicians and activists have emphasized the importance of having more people of Asian descent being appointed to high-ranking government positions. By doing this, the Biden Administration would be fulfilling its promise to "reflect the nation's diversity" and be providing greater representation and a larger platform for Asian American leaders. US Rep. Grace Meng and other activists have also brought to light the lack of education on Asian American history in American schools and the need for more of it. Learning about the contributions of Asian Americans to this country and the discrimination they have and continue to face is a crucial step towards breaking down racial stigma. By gaining a better understanding of a marginalized group's experience, people can educate their communities about what they can do to help and provide support for Asian Americans and other groups fighting against racism and xenophobia.


Source:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/03/26/stop-asian-hate-asian-americans-across-us-demand-reforms/6990150002/


This site also has a lot of useful information:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2021/03/17/violence-against-asians-on-the-rise-how-be-ally-to-community-amid-racism/4730202001/ 








https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/03/26/stop-asian-hate-asian-americans-across-us-demand-reforms/6990150002/ 


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