Why Are Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans On The Rise?

The video discusses the ongoing issue of anti-Asian hate crimes, highlighting that while media coverage has decreased since the pandemic's peak, incidents continue. It explores historical anti-Asian sentiments, such as the Chinese Exclusion Act and Japanese internment during WWII. The video also addresses post-9/11 Islamophobia and the cyclical nature of racial scapegoating. Education is presented as a key solution, with initiatives to include Asian American history in school curricula. The video concludes with a focus on the resurgence of Asian American activism, emphasizing intersectional movements like the Blasian March.

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