In March, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) initiated to take a stand to support the STOP ASIAN HATE movement across the United States for a safer community.
According to NBC News, new data has revealed over the past year, the number of anti-Asian hate incidents — which can include shunning, slurs and physical attacks — is greater than previously reported. Nearly 3,800 incidents were reported over the course of roughly a year during the pandemic. It’s a significantly higher number than last year’s count of about 2,600 hate incidents nationwide over the span of five months. Women made up a far higher share of the reports, at 68 percent, compared to men, who made up 29 percent of respondents.
The data, which includes incidents that occurred between March 19 of last year and Feb. 28 of this year, shows that roughly 503 incidents took place in 2021 alone. Verbal harassment and shunning were the most common types of discrimination, making up 68.1 percent and 20.5 percent of the reports, respectively. The third most common category, physical assault, made up 11.1 percent of the total incidents. More than a third of incidents occurred at businesses, the primary site of discrimination, while a quarter took place in public streets.
Flyers created by: Fangyi Chen (3/20, 3 hrs), Sarah Liu (3/20, 3 hrs), Shannon Liu (3/20, 3 hrs), Olivia Ruofei Mao (3/20, 3 hrs), Audrey Wang (3/20, 3 hrs), Xiangcheng Ying (3/20, 3 hrs), Catherine Feng (3/20, 3 hrs), Anthony F. Yang (3/20, 3 hrs), Alissa Wu (3/22, 3 hrs), Cici Yang (3/22, 3 hrs).
Rally Signs created by: Amy Lin (3/21, 4 hrs), Jingxin Zhong (3/21, 2 hrs), and more!
Future Event: Stop Asian Hate, Stand in Solidarity, Dismantle Racism
Location: Palmer Square, Princeton
Date & Time: March 27, Sat. 1-3 PM
More events at additional locations across the country. We encourage AYLUS members to take part in these events!
Rally Event (3/27): Cassie Tammy Wang, Yueshui Helen Zhang, Leshan Gordon Zhang, Jingxin Zhong, Amanda Sun, Xin Chen, Amy Lin, Alan Jiang, Alice Jiang, Alissa Wu, Fiona Fan, Sophia Song, Pearl Song, Audrey Wang, Kevin Song, Victor Song, Gina Shen, Cici Yang, Vivien Yang, Abigail Bao, Angela Bao, Fangyi Chen, Daniel Zhang, Leena Chang, Fengqi Wen, Katie Wang, and more!
