We are outraged by the skyrocketing number of anti-Asian hate crimes across the US.
Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, there has been a dramatic increase in attacks on the AAPI community members, particularly against the elderly. Over 700 violent attacks have been reported in the Bay Area and over 2,800 nationwide. This increase in hate crimes against Asians has been the direct result of xenophobic terms and blame perpetrated by prominent political leaders and news outlets during the pandemic.
We must speak up against discrimination and protect our communities. Most of all, we wish to provide support, education, and resources to our students at IU. Please stay safe and healthy.
The Asian American Association at IU
IU Resources
IU COVID-19 Exposed Webinar: The Asian Culture Center and the School of Public Health Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion co-hosted a webinar/panel discussion, “COVID-19 Exposed,” on April 8, 2020.
CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services): CAPS continues to offer remote services by phone/video for the Spring 2021 semester. In-person visits have been suspended due to the ongoing pandemic. All IU students who have paid the student health fee receive two free CAPS counseling visits each semester. If you’re a first-time client, you’ll also receive one free, 30-minute CAPS Now appointment to connect you to appropriate services.
Bias Reporting
IU Report a Bias Incident: If you experience or witness a bias incident, you can submit a Care Report to alert the university about it. Reporting an incident allows IU to address the issue and take steps to prevent future incidents.
STOP AAPI HATE: This is a national bias report form. “You are not alone. A rise in anti-AAPI hate incidents have taken place during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are trying to identify who this is happening to and where. Your story is important. By gathering info, we can push for better protection, educational resources, and policies that can put an end to this.”
Informational Articles
The US Is Seeing a Massive Spike in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
Hate crimes against Asian Americans are on the rise in the U.S. As the Queens Chronicle noted back in September, NYPD date showed that there has been a 1,900 percent increase anti-Asian hate crimes in New York City in the past year — there were 20 incidents in the first half of 2020 alone, compared to one in the whole of 2019. An August 2020 UN report also found that there were more than 1,800 racist incidents against Asian-Americans in the United States over an eight-week period from March to May 2020.
Confronting Racism and Supporting Asian American Communities in the Wake of COVID-19
- Use language supported by scientists and public health officials when referring to COVID-19
- Disseminate accurate and accessible COVID-19 information to the public
- Denounce rising discrimination and hate crimes against Asian Americans
How to Respond to Coronavirus Racism
As COVID-19 infections increase, so too does racism and xenophobia. Use our “Speak Up” strategies to let people know you’re not OK with racist or xenophobic comments about coronavirus or anything else. (Interrupt, Question, Educate, Echo)
Self-Care Tips For Asian Americans Dealing With Racism Amid Coronavirus
- Reach out to friends who can validate your experiences. (Online friends count, too!)
- Pull yourself away from the TV and headlines once in a while.
- If you’re discriminated against, put your safety first.
- Lean into literature written for and by Asians. (Like Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong!)
- Remind yourself that this is part of a larger story.