There have been 11,500 reports of anti-Asian bias since 2020, report says

New comprehensive data shows that Asian Americans have confronted thousands of incidents of anti-Asian bias over the course of the pandemic.

New comprehensive data shows that Asian Americans have confronted thousands of incidents of anti-Asian bias over the course of the pandemic. 

The reporting forum Stop AAPI Hate released a national report on Wednesday, revealing that they have collected data on almost 11,500 anti-Asian incidents since March 2020. But researchers emphasized that the majority of incidents are nonviolent and cannot be considered crimes.   

“We think we need a comprehensive approach to racism. It’s so deeply embedded in our institutions and our history,” Russell Jeung, the organization’s co-founder, told NBC Asian America. “Hate crimes make up a small fraction of what’s happening and to solely address hate crimes won’t get that breadth and depth of racism.” 

According to the report, roughly two-thirds of the incidents recorded involved harassment, from verbal or written hate speech to inappropriate gestures. About 17% of the incidents were reported as physical assault, and another 16% involved “avoidance or shunning.” And 60% of all incidents were reported by women. 

When asked about solutions, 53% of Asian Americans and 58% of Pacific Islanders said education was the most effective response. Community-based solutions were also highly favored, with 50% of Asian Americans and 58% of Pacific Islanders identifying it as a response. Many also advocated for civil rights legislation and enforcement. 

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/11500-reports-anti-asian-bias-2020-report-says-rcna39177

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