History of Scapegoating Immigrants Amid Crisis in the U.S.

The video explores the historical scapegoating of immigrants during public health crises, focusing on the association of disease with foreigners. It highlights the particular targeting of Asian immigrants and the continuation of these patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion emphasizes the importance of investigating the virus's origins without inciting racism and reflects on the lessons from history to prevent future discrimination. Despite awareness, xenophobia remains a tool for deflecting attention from other crises, and the video concludes with a call to address these issues to prevent recurrence.

What lessons does the text propose we should learn from the history of scapegoating during crises?

In what ways does the text suggest that racism towards Asian Americans may persist after the pandemic?