1/ In the 1910s, disinformation pushed idea Japanese immigrants were "taking over" California. They weren't, but, Alien land laws followed.
Information collected prior to 1941 was immediately used to arrest Japanese Americans, within days, hours after the attack by Japan.
Information collected prior to 1941 was immediately used to arrest Japanese Americans, within days, hours after the attack by Japan.
https://twitter.com/NBCAsianAmerica/status/1426612120926441476
2/ In the 1980s, disinformation again pushed idea that Japanese were taking over California, buying up businesses, properties. They were big investors, but reality was the largest foreign investment was the Dutch. Nevertheless, hate was directed at Asians.
3/ In 2020, disinformation about COVID-19, hate crimes against Asians spiked. It's still happening, despite facts about who's really spreading it in US.
Census data will create reactions and responses, good and bad. We'll see if politicians recognize these are American voters.
Census data will create reactions and responses, good and bad. We'll see if politicians recognize these are American voters.
4/ Reminder to politicians and marketers that this is not a monolithic group. Many distinct groups and histories, cultures among Asian Americans. Don't disrespect people with a one-size-fits-all approach or "ethnic" tropes.
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