Stop AAPI Hate Archives - Northwest Public Broadcasting

On Asian America: Past And Present Stories Of Living In The Rural Northwest

By Sueann Ramella June 11, 2021

On Asian America examines the rise in anti-Asian sentiment and it's history in the Northwest. This episode lookes at historically violent acts against Chinese workers in the rural Northwest from the Hell's Canyon Massacre to mobs pushing out the Chinese in small towns. You'll also hear from those of Asian descent who share their experiences living in rural areas and how Read More

Two Asian American Friends In The Tri-Cities Reflect On Navigating How They’re Treated

By Anna King May 21, 2021

Mysti Meiers, left, and Danielle Kleist are best friends living in Washington's Tri-Cities. The women say they are having to recalibrate their relationships after instances of anti-Asian hate crimes across the U.S.

Mysti Meiers and Danielle Kleist say they don't define themselves as Asian Americans first, but as human beings. And that’s how they wish the rest of us would see them. Read More

Here’s What The New Hate Crimes Law Aims To Do As Attacks On Asian Americans Rise

By NPR News May 20, 2021

President Biden signs into law the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act on Thursday in the East Room of the White House. CREDIT: Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images

Following overwhelming support from both chambers of Congress, President Biden signed legislation Thursday that addresses hate crimes throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with particular emphasis on the increase in violence against Asian Americans.Read More

80% Of Asian Americans Say They Are Discriminated Against

By NPR News May 17, 2021

A recent study indicates that approximately 80% of Asian Americans feel a lack of respect and a sense of discrimination from fellow Americans. CREDIT: LAAUNCH

A recent survey found that nearly 80% of Asian Americans don't feel respected and say they are discriminated against by their fellow Americans. Additionally, a significant portion of respondents of multiple races said they were unaware of an increase in hate crimes and racism against Asian Americans over the past year.Read More

Asian Man In Critical Condition After Another Attack In New York; Police Seek Suspect In Video

By NPR News April 25, 2021

People participate in a protest to demand an end to anti-Asian violence on April 4 in New York City. In a new incident, an Asian man was attacked in New York City on Friday, April 23. CREDIT: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

In surveillance video released by the New York City Police Department's Hate Crime Task Force, the victim can be seen being pushed to the ground by an unidentified man, who then kicks him in the head multiple times.Read More

Asian-Owned Businesses Say They’re Reeling From Hate And Violence, Operating In Fear

By PBS Newshour April 22, 2021

An Asian American-owned ramen restaurant in San Antonio, Texas, pictured vandalized in March. Courtesy Tyler Price/214 Digital

While the issue has pervaded communities for decades, the pandemic has brought renewed attention to the issue, as groups like Stop AAPI Hate have documented upwards of 3,800 incidents — more than a third of which occurred at businesses.Read More

‘A Sigh Of Relief’: Crowdfunded Cab Rides Aim To Get Asian Americans Home Safe

By NPR News April 10, 2021

New crowdfunding efforts are helping to pay for trips from taxis and ride-hailing apps for Asian American Pacific Islander community members who don't feel safe walking in cities such as New York and San Francisco. CREDIT: Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images

In response to recent attacks against Asian Americans, community-based efforts in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York and Boston are pooling funds for taxi or app-based rides for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who feel unsafe walking or taking public transit.Read More

Asian American Community Responds To Georgia Shootings As Victims Are Identified

By NPR News March 17, 2021

Mourners visit and leave flowers on Wednesday at the site of two shootings at spas across the street from one another in Atlanta. CREDIT: Megan Varner/Getty Images

Six women of Asian descent are among the dead, raising suspicions of a hate crime. Long claims race did not play a role in his decision to target the businesses, police said, relaying details from questioning the gunman.Read More

8 People, Most Asian Women, Shot Dead At Atlanta-Area Massage Parlors; Man Arrested

By NPR News March 17, 2021

At least eight people were killed and several others injured in a series of shootings at three spas in the Atlanta metro region Tuesday. A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with all three shootings, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.Read More