According to research by Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (@A3PCON) and Chinese for Affirmative Action (@CAAsanfrancisco), hate crimes against Asian Americans increased by nearly 150% in 2020.
This didn't happen by accident. Some receipts... (thread)
#StopAsianHate
This didn't happen by accident. Some receipts... (thread)
#StopAsianHate
Between April 10, 2020 and January 3, 2021, Donald Trump either tweeted (or RT'd) the term "China Virus" 44 times.
But that's not all he did, even while hate crimes against AAPI people rapidly increased with his messaging.
But that's not all he did, even while hate crimes against AAPI people rapidly increased with his messaging.
We knew early in the pandemic...
January 30, 2020
"As I headed to my apartment, a group of men shouted while looking in my direction, 'see that Japanese chick over there? Stay away from her if you don’t want to get the coronavirus'" -- @beingsarahkim
forbes.com/sites/sarahkim…
January 30, 2020
"As I headed to my apartment, a group of men shouted while looking in my direction, 'see that Japanese chick over there? Stay away from her if you don’t want to get the coronavirus'" -- @beingsarahkim
forbes.com/sites/sarahkim…
February 3, 2020
"Rosen Huynh tries extra hard to suppress her coughs... people like Huynh are suddenly hyperaware of their East Asian roots. Every cough, every wheeze, the 22-year-old says, seems to elicit furtive glances and odd looks."
-- @suhaunah
latimes.com/california/sto…
"Rosen Huynh tries extra hard to suppress her coughs... people like Huynh are suddenly hyperaware of their East Asian roots. Every cough, every wheeze, the 22-year-old says, seems to elicit furtive glances and odd looks."
-- @suhaunah
latimes.com/california/sto…
February 14, 2020
"A 16-year-old boy in California's San Fernando Valley was physically attacked this week by bullies in his high school who accused him of having the coronavirus — simply because he is Asian American."
-- @capattack
cbsnews.com/news/coronavir…
"A 16-year-old boy in California's San Fernando Valley was physically attacked this week by bullies in his high school who accused him of having the coronavirus — simply because he is Asian American."
-- @capattack
cbsnews.com/news/coronavir…
February 18, 2020
"In fact, a number of bullies don’t even seem to be distinguishing among different people of East Asian descent, lumping together those of Chinese-descent, Taiwanese-descent, Korean-descent, Japanese-decent, etc."
-- @bruce_y_lee
forbes.com/sites/brucelee…
"In fact, a number of bullies don’t even seem to be distinguishing among different people of East Asian descent, lumping together those of Chinese-descent, Taiwanese-descent, Korean-descent, Japanese-decent, etc."
-- @bruce_y_lee
forbes.com/sites/brucelee…
March 18, 2020
Trump is asked why he keeps referring to COVID as "China Virus" in light of the (at the time) dozens of reported hate crimes against AAPI people in the United States.
"Because it comes from China," he responds.
Trump is asked why he keeps referring to COVID as "China Virus" in light of the (at the time) dozens of reported hate crimes against AAPI people in the United States.
"Because it comes from China," he responds.
March 19, 2020
The Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (@A3PCON) and Chinese for Affirmative Action (@CAAsanfrancisco) announce the launch of a website for reporting hate crimes against AAPI people in the United States: stopaapihate.org
The Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (@A3PCON) and Chinese for Affirmative Action (@CAAsanfrancisco) announce the launch of a website for reporting hate crimes against AAPI people in the United States: stopaapihate.org
March 25, 2020
Dr. Russell Jeong of @SFSU releases the first report of data gathered through the website. In its first six days, the site received 673 reports of "hate incidents" against AAPI people: bit.ly/3lwxw0k
Dr. Russell Jeong of @SFSU releases the first report of data gathered through the website. In its first six days, the site received 673 reports of "hate incidents" against AAPI people: bit.ly/3lwxw0k
April 9, 2020
Trump accuses a journalist from Hong Kong of working for China's government.
Trump accuses a journalist from Hong Kong of working for China's government.
April 20, 2020
Donald Trump repeatedly talks down to CBS White House Correspondent @weijia when she questions him about his rhetoric and actions regarding COVID and China.
Donald Trump repeatedly talks down to CBS White House Correspondent @weijia when she questions him about his rhetoric and actions regarding COVID and China.
April 23, 2020
Dr. Russell Jeong and Kai Nham release the one month analysis for the site's received hate incidents: 1,497 reports of violence and harassment against AAPI people in just its first four weeks. bit.ly/3vy3NZg
Dr. Russell Jeong and Kai Nham release the one month analysis for the site's received hate incidents: 1,497 reports of violence and harassment against AAPI people in just its first four weeks. bit.ly/3vy3NZg
April 28, 2020
Asian American celebrities--including @JeannieMai, @tzima8, and @NicoSantos--talk to the @AP about the harm done to AAPI people when Trump refers to COVID as the "China Virus".
Asian American celebrities--including @JeannieMai, @tzima8, and @NicoSantos--talk to the @AP about the harm done to AAPI people when Trump refers to COVID as the "China Virus".
May 1, 2020
In her first briefing as WH Press Secretary, @kayleighmcenany, using incomplete intelligence, heavily alludes to conspiracy theories regarding China, COVID, virus labs, and animal-borne transmission.
In her first briefing as WH Press Secretary, @kayleighmcenany, using incomplete intelligence, heavily alludes to conspiracy theories regarding China, COVID, virus labs, and animal-borne transmission.
May 12, 2020
When CBS White House Correspondent @weijia asks Trump a question, he tells her to "go ask China". She inquires why he said that to her. He refuses to engage with her further. After two colleagues defer back to her question, Trump walks away from the presser.
When CBS White House Correspondent @weijia asks Trump a question, he tells her to "go ask China". She inquires why he said that to her. He refuses to engage with her further. After two colleagues defer back to her question, Trump walks away from the presser.
May 13, 2020
A large group of data analysts release stopaapihate.org's two-month analysis: now at "1,843 reports of anti-Asian discrimination due to COVID". bit.ly/3bUd1HN
A large group of data analysts release stopaapihate.org's two-month analysis: now at "1,843 reports of anti-Asian discrimination due to COVID". bit.ly/3bUd1HN
May 20, 2020
"As the political rhetoric blaming China for the pandemic escalates, law enforcement officials and human rights advocates have seen an increasing number of hate crimes and incidents of harassment and discrimination against Asian Americans."
usatoday.com/story/news/pol…
"As the political rhetoric blaming China for the pandemic escalates, law enforcement officials and human rights advocates have seen an increasing number of hate crimes and incidents of harassment and discrimination against Asian Americans."
usatoday.com/story/news/pol…
May 25, 2020
According to thetrumparchive.com, Trump tweets the term "China Virus" for the first time.
According to thetrumparchive.com, Trump tweets the term "China Virus" for the first time.
June 21, 2020
Trump uses the term "Kung Flu" to refer to COVID at an election rally, eliciting loud applause.
Trump uses the term "Kung Flu" to refer to COVID at an election rally, eliciting loud applause.
June 22, 2020
The next day, Kayleigh McEnany repeatedly plays down the use of the term "Kung Flu" when asked by reporters and affirms Trump's opinion that he's "the least racist person on the planet".
The next day, Kayleigh McEnany repeatedly plays down the use of the term "Kung Flu" when asked by reporters and affirms Trump's opinion that he's "the least racist person on the planet".
July 2, 2020
"More than 2,100 anti-Asian American hate incidents related to COVID-19 were reported across the country over a three-month time span between March and June, according to advocacy groups that compile the data."
cbsnews.com/news/anti-asia…
"More than 2,100 anti-Asian American hate incidents related to COVID-19 were reported across the country over a three-month time span between March and June, according to advocacy groups that compile the data."
cbsnews.com/news/anti-asia…
July 5, 2020
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August 3, 2020 (#1)
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September 3, 2020 (#1)
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September 8, 2020 (#1)
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September 18, 2020
September 18, 2020
"The resolution – the House’s first addressing anti-Asian discrimination related to the pandemic – passed by a 243-164 vote. All Democrats were joined by 14 Republicans in voting for the measure."
usatoday.com/story/news/pol…
"The resolution – the House’s first addressing anti-Asian discrimination related to the pandemic – passed by a 243-164 vote. All Democrats were joined by 14 Republicans in voting for the measure."
usatoday.com/story/news/pol…
September 30, 2020
October 7, 2020
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October 14, 2020
"Hate crimes against Asian-Americans have reached an "alarming level"... in part because President Donald Trump appears to validate the perpetrators' bigotry, according to a report by United Nations officials made public this week."
businessinsider.com/un-report-trum…
"Hate crimes against Asian-Americans have reached an "alarming level"... in part because President Donald Trump appears to validate the perpetrators' bigotry, according to a report by United Nations officials made public this week."
businessinsider.com/un-report-trum…
October 26, 2020
November 16, 2020
"With tensions steadily rising in America over the past few years, new FBI data released Monday shows that hate crime incidents [are]... 'rising to their highest level in more than a decade,' reports Voice Of America (VOA) News."
thecrimereport.org/2020/11/16/fbi…
"With tensions steadily rising in America over the past few years, new FBI data released Monday shows that hate crime incidents [are]... 'rising to their highest level in more than a decade,' reports Voice Of America (VOA) News."
thecrimereport.org/2020/11/16/fbi…
November 16, 2020
December 6, 2020
December 9, 2020
December 10, 2020
"Last month, 15 of the temple’s Buddha and bodhisattva statues had been spray-painted. The word 'Jesus' in black letters had been emblazoned down one statue’s back."
religionnews.com/2020/12/10/bud…
"Last month, 15 of the temple’s Buddha and bodhisattva statues had been spray-painted. The word 'Jesus' in black letters had been emblazoned down one statue’s back."
religionnews.com/2020/12/10/bud…
December 18, 2020
December 19, 2020
December 24, 2020
"The encounter escalated, police said, and the group began making 'anti-Asian statements relative to the coronavirus' and punched the woman in the face multiple times."
apnews.com/article/new-yo…
"The encounter escalated, police said, and the group began making 'anti-Asian statements relative to the coronavirus' and punched the woman in the face multiple times."
apnews.com/article/new-yo…
December 24, 2020
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December 29, 2020
December 29, 2020
"But despite the decline, officials contended with a rise in incidents against Asian-Americans that they said were linked to the pandemic."
nytimes.com/2020/12/29/nyr…
"But despite the decline, officials contended with a rise in incidents against Asian-Americans that they said were linked to the pandemic."
nytimes.com/2020/12/29/nyr…
January 1, 2021
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March 16, 2021
Dr. Russell Jeung, Dr. Aggie Yellow Horse, Tara Popovic, and Richard Lim release the 2021 National Report: "...3,795 incidents received by the Stop AAPI Hate reporting center from March 19, 2020 to February 28, 2021."
bit.ly/38M7ukA
Dr. Russell Jeung, Dr. Aggie Yellow Horse, Tara Popovic, and Richard Lim release the 2021 National Report: "...3,795 incidents received by the Stop AAPI Hate reporting center from March 19, 2020 to February 28, 2021."
bit.ly/38M7ukA
March 16, 2021
"Eight people were shot to death at three massage parlors in the Atlanta area on Tuesday evening, the authorities said, raising fears that the crimes may have targeted people of Asian descent."
nytimes.com/2021/03/16/us/…
"Eight people were shot to death at three massage parlors in the Atlanta area on Tuesday evening, the authorities said, raising fears that the crimes may have targeted people of Asian descent."
nytimes.com/2021/03/16/us/…
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