Trump's First 'Chinese Virus' Tweet Preceded Jump In Anti-Asian Speech

The video discusses the rise of anti-Asian discrimination on social media, particularly following President Trump's use of the term 'Chinese virus' on Twitter. Research by ULIN Schwinn highlights the increase in racist hashtags and the potential real-world impact of such online rhetoric. The World Health Organization advises against naming diseases after specific places or groups to avoid stigmatization. Social media platforms face criticism for not removing harmful hashtags, though some argue these tags also contain counter-speech. The video emphasizes the need to distinguish between hate speech and its denunciation.

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