Racist attack vs BTS not the first nor last, say Asians who’ve had enough
MANILA, Philippines — Celebrities like Korean pop sensation BTS and Chinese-American basketball player Jeremy Lin are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to systemic racism experienced by Asians, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
BTS and Jeremy were recently compared on separate occasions to the coronavirus.
These high-profile case studies are just famous examples of how Asians are discriminated against or even become the victims of hate crime as they are associated with a disease that has infected over 113.46 million and killed 2.52 million worldwide as of Monday.
The United States-based Stop AAPI (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) Hate, a leading coalition documenting and addressing anti-Asian hate and discrimination during the COVID-19 pandemic, received over 2,808 firsthand accounts of anti-Asian hate between March 19, 2020 and December 31 the same year.
Asians and AAPI, as well as their allies, are finally putting their foot down.
The hashtags #NoToRacistMedia, #StopAsianHate and #AsiansAreHuman trended Monday with over 100,000 tweets each as online users educated each other about the magnitude of the situation.
its disturbing how racism against poc is ignored continously stop normalizing it, no one deserves to be treated inhumanely so please use your platform and speak about racism asians/poc face, stop tolerating behaviours like that.#StopAsianHate #NOtoracistMedia#NOSilence
— ????????Carter??? (@ughhtan) March 1, 2021
Posts encouraged individuals to use their platforms, big or small, to speak out and make a change.
There's no small or big platform in this act. Any movement will always make a huge impact and every single step to use your platform and use your voice will make a CHANGE. So never stop speaking up.
— dee ?????? (@logmyg) March 1, 2021
NO TO RACISM.#StopAsianHate #AsiansAreHuman #NOtoracistMedia#NOSilence pic.twitter.com/hkiYCsX9pZ
if you aren't aware of what's happening, please do take time reading and understanding the photos below. every person needs to be respected. we are all humans.
— shai???? (@jungwonsfilter) March 1, 2021
use your platform to spread awareness! #StopAsianHate #AsiansAreHuman #NOtoracistMedia#NOSilence pic.twitter.com/PHRi0kQQhq
Let’s all open our minds and educate ourselves to become aware of what’s happening. Use the platform that you have to spread awareness as a fellow human being. #StopAsianHate #AsiansAreHuman #NOtoracistMedia#NOSilence pic.twitter.com/0h2cfklFkt
— kiki ???? (@jungwonhd) March 1, 2021
Celebrities and prominent organizations even helped to raise awareness on the issue.
Please help my people be safe. Please care about what’s happening to us. There has been an astronomical rise in hate crimes against Asians/AAPI since the pandemic was weaponized against us. We need help. ???????????????????????? #StopAsianHate #StopAAPIHate #ProtectOurElders // art: @danadrewdles pic.twitter.com/QCqBRMrDiM
— O M (@oliviamunn) February 28, 2021
We stand against racism, hatred, violence, and the rise of attacks against the Asian American & Pacific Islander Community. #StopAAPIHate #StopAsianHate
— MTV UK (@MTVUK) February 27, 2021
Google stands proudly with Asians and Pacific Islanders and against racism in all its forms. #StopAsianHate https://t.co/ZKTzUOBiRQ
— Google (@Google) February 26, 2021
As a part of our ongoing commitment to promote racial equality and social justice, we stand with the Asian community against any acts of hate and racism. To learn more, visit https://t.co/OBgYvw5lEh #StopAsianHate pic.twitter.com/qiYis1wYJc
— NBA (@NBA) February 23, 2021
We're joining our @WarnerMedia family to stand with the AAPI community in condemning the recent rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, as well as all racist acts. For more resources, visit @StopAAPIHate. #StopAsianHate #StopAAPIHate pic.twitter.com/1C7JK9Spq9
— DC (@DCComics) February 23, 2021
The violent attacks on Asian-Americans are something none of us should tolerate. #StopAAPIHate #StopAsianHate pic.twitter.com/xcwgKWez1s
— Warner Bros. Pictures (@wbpictures) February 23, 2021
We stand against racism as one team. You can play your part by sharing helpful resources and info so we can all support each other. #STOPASIANHATE pic.twitter.com/YEsJ648sz7
— adidas (@adidas) February 23, 2021
Our stories wouldn’t exist without diverse voices and perspectives. We stand with the AAPI community in condemning the recent rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, as well as all racists acts. For more resources, visit @StopAAPIHate. #StopAsianHate #StopAAPIHate pic.twitter.com/MDGrWGZPjc
— HBO (@HBO) February 22, 2021
Our hearts are with our Asian community. We stand united with our partners to create a more inclusive future.
— Nike (@Nike) February 19, 2021
Learn more: https://t.co/HDGa5BCi2M #StopAsianHate pic.twitter.com/He9UDp0pCY
ESPN stands with the Asian community and rejects racism, xenophobia, violence and intolerance.
— ESPN (@espn) February 21, 2021
We are united in working toward a more inclusive future and urge everyone to visit resources like @StopAAPIHate & @AAAJ_AAJC to learn more about ways to support.#StopAsianHate pic.twitter.com/E6EnYkR3fg
As racist hate crimes continue to rise—I stand with the AAPI community. #StopAsianHate #StopAAPIHate
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) February 20, 2021
“These recent incidents are stark reminders that urgent action must be taken to protect our AAPI community from hate, discrimination and violence,” Stop AAPI Hate co-founders Manjusha Kulkarni, Cynthia Choi and Russell Jeung said in a statement.
“It is up to all of us — businesses, the government, and community partners — to come together and immediately support victims and families affected by these incidents, and work together to create long-lasting solutions that empower our communities with resources, support and education.”
