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March 11, 2023 0

Anti-Asian Racism: The Significant Toll on US Economy and DEI Commitment

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Asians and people of Asian descent have been targets of slandering language in media articles, political rhetoric, and social media alike. Negative attitudes were exacerbated by former President Donald Trump, who blamed the outbreak on China and referred to it as the “kung flu” or the “Chinese virus.” AAPI Data and Momentive, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Center for Public Integrity reported anti-Asian violence and racism dramatically spiked in the past […]

August 7, 2022 0

Boston’s Racist Sports Culture is Changing

by Sandy Battulga

With teams like the Celtics and Red Sox, Boston houses some of the most passionate sports fans in the United States. As much as Boston is known for athletic excellence, however, the city has also been subject to criticism over its racist past and present. Legendary Boston Celtic superstar player and coach Bill Russell, who died July 31, 2022 at the age of 88, knew all too well the scourge of racism that was thrown at him during his time […]

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June 25, 2021 0

Mental health resources in the age of anti-Asian hate

by guest

The increasing prevalence of anti-Asian hate crimes threatens Asian Americans’ physical safety and endangers our mental health. The AAPI 2020-2021 National Report documented 3,795 anti-Asian hate incidents in the US from March 2020 to February 2021. Exposure to and fear of racism can lead to race-based traumatic stress. Even before the coronavirus pandemic, Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) encountered difficulties seeking mental health care due to cultural stigma, language barriers, and insufficient access to culturally informed care. Pandemic-related stress, whether […]

Rally attendees at Stop Asian Hate event

June 11, 2021 0

“Shocked but not shattered:” elected officials and community leaders joined inclusive #StopAsianHate rally in Boston

by Jacqueline Church

In responding to the rising hate crimes against Asian-Americans, over 20 communities across the country organized synchronized #StopAsianHate rallies to call for solidarity. Massachusetts’ gathering began in the Boston Common at 4 p.m. Sunday, attracting hundreds of supporters and residents. The speakers included Mayor Kim Janey, city council member-at-large and mayoral candidate Michelle Wu, city council member of District 2 Ed Flynn, and Chief of Economic Development and mayoral candidate John Barros. The event was started in Emcee Linda Champion’s […]

May 21, 2021 0

UMass Boston students honor deceased at Chinese burial ground

by Shira Laucharoen

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) On May 12, students from the University of Massachusetts Boston’s class, Boston’s Asian American Communities, met in person for the first time on a trip to visit the Chinese burial grounds at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Led by Professor Peter Kiang, the class visited the site in part to remember the lost lives of Asian American workers in the Atlanta shootings, while they also discussed the issues of injustice represented by the condition of the tombstones. In more ways than […]

May 21, 2021 0

Massachusetts Advisory Committee speakers give testimonies on racism and hate crimes

by Shira Laucharoen

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) On May 6, the Massachusetts Advisory Committee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights held a web conference on hate crimes against Asian American and Pacific Islander individuals. Speakers shared personal experiences of racism and addressed the rise in attacks on AAPI people, with the intention of confronting xenophobia and anti-Asian sentiment in Massachusetts. “As you can see, violence against Asian Americans, racism, and xenophobia are not new phenomena,” said Bora Chiemruom, executive director of the Massachusetts Asian […]

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May 21, 2021 0

Pew Research: the changing demographics of Asian Americans

by Jun Li

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) On Thursday, April 29, the Pew Research Center held an online panel discussing recent changes in Asian American demographics. The panel, which was moderated by Janelle Wong — a professor of American studies at the University of Maryland — began with two presentations covering newly-discovered data about Asian Americans. Neil Ruiz, the associate director of race and ethnicity research at the Pew Research Center, primarily discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted Asian Americans. According to Ruiz, eight in 10 […]

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May 7, 2021 0

Local institutions openly discuss increased visible anti-Asian hate in America

by Martin Ma (馬笑喻)

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) The spa shootings in Atlanta are perhaps the most visible recent act of anti-Asian discrimination, but represent a larger disturbing trend. Research released by Stop AAPI Hate reveals that there were 3,800 anti-Asian racist incidents across the U.S. over the last year—a 2,500% increase from previous years. In Los Angeles, there has been a 114% increase in cases over the last year, while Boston has experienced a 133% increase in cases. In New York, there has been an astounding […]

April 16, 2021 0

Being Asian in the U.S.: Atsuko Toko Fish and Helen Chin Schlichte share personal experiences

by Carey Lin

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) In the past year since the pandemic began, there have been increased reports of Asians being attacked, regardless of their cultural identity, who have publicly experienced unwarranted harassment. While violence and hate crime remains a big concern since the Atlanta spa shootings, microaggressions and verbal harassment has also occurred more frequently. On one occasion, a Chinese American, born and raised in the U.S. was told to “go back to your own country” while he was in the supermarket. Worried […]

April 16, 2021 0

Bicultural awareness necessary in addressing depression and mental health among Asian Americans

by Carey Lin

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) Warning: potentially triggering and sensitive content. Includes talks about depression, thoughts of self-harm and suicidal tendencies. Under the climate of hate and anti-Asian sentiment, it is even more important to take care of one’s mental health. According to a study conducted by the National Latino and Asian American Study (NLAAS), Asian Americans have a 17.3% overall lifetime rate of any psychiatric disorder, yet are three times less likely to seek mental health services compared to white Americans. Emily Chen, […]

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