Anti-Asian Hate

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC has been working to raise awareness about increased racism and discrimination against Asian Americans.

The Asian American community has long struggled for visibility and equity, and now our communities are facing additional physical and mental health harms arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past year, we have seen a sharp increase in anti-Asian hate crimes and hate incidents. Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC has been working to raise awareness about increased racism and discrimination against Asian Americans who are being wrongly blamed for the coronavirus. This discrimination is taking many forms from hostility and suspicion that Asian Americans are carriers of the coronavirus to verbal abuse, harassment, and even physical violence.

    What Can You Do?

    Tell us your story and help us track hate at StandAgainstHatred.orgReport and help us document hate and harassment: We encourage community members who have experienced anti-Asian hate to share their experiences and report to our website www.StandAgainstHatred.org, which is accessible in Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.

     


     

    Browse the Asian Resource Hub for Community Resources

    The Asian Resource Hub is a searchable resource directory that connects community members to Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander-serving organizations. This directory was created by Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California and Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC to provide organizations and community members access to valuable data and resources on the Asian American community, while also drawing attention to incidents of anti-Asian discrimination and hate.

    Some examples of services you can find in the directory include: 

    • Social service support (ie: basic needs, language assistance, victims services, etc.)
    • Legal assistance 
    • Mental health support 
    • Opportunities to get involved in civic engagement and policy advocacy

    Are you looking for resources and assistance? Visit the Asian Resource Hub to find service providers and advocacy groups that serve Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community across the country.

    Visit the Asian Resource Hub!

    Learn Intervention Techniques

    Trainings to Combat Anti-Asian Hate GraphicAdvancing Justice | AAJC has partnered with Right To Be (formerly Hollaback!) to provide free trainings to equip people with techniques on how to safely intervene when they see or experience anti-Asian harassment. Check out our Trainings to Address Anti-Asian/Asian American Harassment page to view the most up-to-date list of free public trainings in our three-part series.

    Anti-Asian Hate Media FAQ

    Reporters and the media are vital partners in sounding the alarm about the resurgence of anti-Asian hate. Download the FAQ for frequently asked questions on anti-Asian hate and our work with Stand Against Hatred. 

    Follow Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC to receive updates about our work, including ways to get directly involved in our advocacy efforts.

    For additional resources on addressing anti-Asian hate and COVID-19, see:

    Below is a sampling of media coverage of these issues: