Epidemic of hate
Editorial on Asian hate crimes
Epidemic of Hate is an editorial meant to highlight the rise of Asian hate crimes following COVID-19. The derogatory term “China Virus” has worsened discrimination, affecting daily life and causing fear. The pandemic has fueled a surge in hate crimes, notably a 339 percent increase in Anti-Asian incidents.
Amplifying Asian voices is crucial for social justice, as stated by John C. Yang, president of the Asian Americans Advancing Justice. Injustice anywhere threatens justice everywhere. This editorial aims to spotlight these issues and promote empathy and education.
