Asian Americans in New York say they were targeted over race, study shows

1 in 5 Asian Americans in New York City reported experiencing physical attacks or assault in 2023, according to a study by the Asian American Foundation. Half of those that were surveyed reported encountering hate towards them because of race. NBC News' Ellison Barber sits down with some of the victims who share their experience.
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[@cherrykuo3400]

Thank you for airing this story. It is true that a lot of Asians choose not to report hate crimes fearing it would bring shame and unnecessary attention to the family. We as a community need to change the mindset and educate our next generation the correct way to deal with this situation.

[@kyungshim6483]

I am Asian and I can definitely say that in my culture there is an element of shame and not wanting to bring attention to ourselves (good or bad). Even more so as an immigrant in a western country or society. There is also an element of becoming used to discrimination. I am so used to being treated differently and have been made fun of and mocked that I simply don't do anything about it. Sad but it's true.

[@user-ld8mb1ep5m]

I was rear ended in a hit and run, luckily I got the plate and make of the car and he was caught but my family begged me not to press charges against him

[@GetUnwoke]

2nd amendment. many asians also don't believe in owning guns, but I think that's going to change.

[@diddymoe6816]

I agree there are way to many Asians

[@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive]

I live in San Francisco, and it’s not uncommon for a stranger to call me slurs when I am minding my business. Or for strangers to attempt to elbow or shoulder check me. For me I don’t bother reporting because I think “What’s the point? Nothing’s going to happen!”

[@deltablueprint3186]

Most Asian Americans don't report Hate Crime assaults. We usually mind our own business and avoid involving the police or government. So when they said that 1 in 5 Asian Americans have been victimized by Hate Crime ... the problem must be much, MUCH worse and widespread in the community than reported.

[@loyalbeaver9402]

The irony is that the Asians were often times the most racist group among their neighors. The extent to which they reject the moral premise of racial equality and instead look down upon people with darker skin with contempt and suspicion is mind-boggling. The blacks should thank god they were enslaved by whites not Asians, for if the plantations were owned by Asian masters they would not be treated as cattles but cockroaches. Today most Asians are many times more mentally disposed to White-Supremacism than the actual Whites - they have no problem buttering up to the Whites, whose racism at their expense they complain very little. But when a black dude enters the scene, the reaction from an average Asian is usually more instinctively antagonistic than what's typical of a Klansman - the profound grudge is entrenched to the marrow. I denounce all forms of racism unconditionally, including all hate crimes against Asians. However emotionally it's hard to feel sympathy for an Asian guy being taken down a peg by a black, whom the Asian has probably spent his entire life looking down upon as no more human than a monkey. If racism is what you embrace and endorse, you don't get to complain when getting beaten in the very game whose morals you have no problem with. While it is certainly not a case of justice-being-served (as there is NO justice in racism whatsoever), it does feel somewhat satisfying at a certain level.

[@silentmajority8365]

So who is attacking you? Not WP

[@Flexed_qt]

​@@silentmajority8365Actually yall contribute 70% of it

[@DMaN333v]

Just because there is racism towards your race doesn’t mean you cannot be racist. That women and that man were African American, racism is prevalent everywhere not just from white people.

[@casualsuede]

I'm asian and lived in United States for 20 years, the only racist comments i've ever faced in the Midwest were from black americans (and it was rare). We often point out how racist white people are but that has not been my American experience.

[@deanmartin2332]

It’s actually mostly from black people. They’re more likely to attack gays and Asians.

[@deanmartin2332]

@@casualsuedeThanks. Because I have looked at hundreds of police reports involving Asians and gays and you’re correct the perpetrators are most often black.

[@spankyssurprise1361]

​​@@casualsuedeBecause it's a false narrative. The demand for racism in this country far outweighs the supply.

[@tkd3963]

​@casualsuede I'm Asian as well. I've lived in the US for over 40 years and I've experienced racism from both whites and blacks but more so from blacks. I've noticed American blacks tend to hate everyone and I believe it's from their upbringing or lack there of (not all of course), and sometimes it's from jealousy. This is why most crimes are committed by this group. It's a serious situation for this community that they don't want to fix, and when their own addresses the problem, they get called Uncle Tom's and other names. It's a hopeless case. To @DMaN333v. Yes, racism is prevalent everywhere but when it becomes violent, that is on an another level, and it comes from only one culture in America (the 13%).

[@ving5673]

It’s not just in New York. It’s in every state.

[@tommas2674]

and anyone who isn't black or brown.

[@GetUnwoke]

it's interesting that the two most protected people who cry the most and the loudest about racism are the most hateful and racist.@@tommas2674

[@Gr8Incarnate]

It's not just asians being attacked either.

[@malin7919]

Joe Biden supporters are everywhere

[@diddymoe6816]

Just go back to Asia then it's a big place they got room for u

[@neo4102]

and most are being targeted by black people - no ones talking about that

[@willienillie6337]

Stop giving money to BLM and start funding AAPI.

[@silentmajority8365]

COVID

[@teovu5557]

Hiv and aids originated in Africa. See? We can play that game too. Lol

[@bayernvoeller]

what a sick country

[@Blackfender36]

I guess you are not familiar with the history of this country.

[@MrJm323]

....says the person with a German name. LOL!

[@silentmajority8365]

Why stay? Who asked you to come? The best way to avoid racism is move to a country where everybody looks like you

[@kindredmalise6633]

Hate crimes.

[@birdlynn417]

Angry crimes.

[@HamsterPower26]

@@birdlynn417 Ghetto crimes

[@Western_ENT]

Show me one "love" crime example! 🤣

[@HamsterPower26]

@@birdlynn417 Black crimes

[@silentmajority8365]

By other non W people

[@heliophitravelvlog]

I lived in Texas for years and now living in NYC. I have never experienced racism from white people. The racism I have experienced is from black people. I was attacked by black women in two separate incidents. One of them happened in the subway platform and the black woman was arrested by the police. When the police officers asked her why she attacked me, she said it was because she is a single mom and was stressed at home with kids. So I suppose she saw me as an Asian woman as weak and can be picked on to vent her anger and frustration.

[@jeffcorpuz9015]

it puzzles me that those who were caught attacking these asians are black. Should they know better about racism?

[@Bringthewinter]

Shouldn’t you know better not to generalize an entire race? SMH.

[@Cyrstal_Rose]

Your racism towards blacks is showing! YOU should know better Jeff!

[@Joe-gw9wh]

Actually the majority of people charged in hate crimes against Asian people are white. But I get what you’re saying

[@jeffderice753]

it's not just racism but also mental health issues, which doesn't excuse their actions in the least.

[@antiquity1978]

Cause every person who happened to be black is involved in this right ?

[@beatpirate8]

theres also elders that have died from heing shoved or beaten. and some who dont speak english. they may not even know its a hate crime. its awful. the whole pandemic i have worried about my parents and grandparents

[@Conquest_HD]

attacking people for their race is wrong but if you live in america you should know english. period. if you move to this country and dont put in any effort into at least learning our language then you have no reason to continue being in our country at all.

[@loyalbeaver9402]

But have your parents or grandparents ever sincerely treated a black person as their equal? The irony is that the Asians were often times the most racist group among their neighors. The extent to which they reject the moral premise of racial equality and instead look down upon people with darker skin with contempt and suspicion is mind-boggling. The blacks should thank god they were enslaved by whites not Asians, for if the plantations were owned by Asian masters they would not be treated as cattles but cockroaches. Today most Asians are many times more mentally disposed to White-Supremacism than the actual Whites - they have no problem buttering up to the Whites, whose racism at their expense they complain very little. But when a black dude enters the scene, the reaction from an average Asian is usually more instinctively antagonistic than what's typical of a Klansman - the profound grudge is entrenched to the marrow not against the White masters who once oppressed all racial minorities, but exclusively against those who never oppressed the Asians but happen to have darker skin. I denounce all forms of racism unconditionally, including all hate crimes against Asians. However, emotionally it's hard to feel sympathy for an Asian guy being taken down a peg by a black, whom the Asian has probably spent his entire life looking down upon as no more human than a monkey. If racism is what you embrace and endorse, you don't get to complain when getting beaten in the very game whose morals you have no problem with. While it is certainly not a case of justice-being-served (as there is NO justice in racism whatsoever), it does feel somewhat satisfying at a certain level.

[@simon6071]

It is a shame that the racist people in New York chose to vent their frustration in life on the Asians in America when most of their problems are caused by the bad policies of the politicians whom those racist people support .

[@simon6071]

How about the COVID pandemic? They may retort. Aren't the Asians to blame for the pandemic? First of all, the Asians in the US are victims just like people of other ethnicities. Beside, who was the U S president who allowed US taxpayers' money to be used in gain-of-function research in China? Who was the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases that recommended supporting such research in China? None of the two responsible are Asians. Yet, the ignorant racists only know how to put the blame on Asians in the US. What a shame!

[@simon6071]

When both of my above comments telling the truth are censored by KZbin, it means the KZbin censors share the same racist mentality of the racist haters who attack innocent Asians verbally or physically.

[@barrymccaulkiner7092]

Remember Vincent Chin.

[@silentmajority8365]

Who?🤣🤣

[@ekang9612]

@@silentmajority8365lol did a Asian bully you?

[@bobbyjoejr.7122]

wonder which group is most responsible?

[@TOm-hr2mb]

Mostly black but plenty of everyone else too.

[@LadieKadie]

If it were us, they wouldn’t hesitate to call us names so we know who’s doing it.

[@duckmercy11]

According to FBI stats, it's white men.

[@tkd3963]

The violent attacks, we all know who.

[@robbycole7047]

​@@LadieKadieit is you mayonnaise Mabel. Just like terrorism in schools and violation of children.

[@javiruiz8365]

I’m so glad they are speaking out because it’s something that is happening everyday in NYC! It’s one group of people that keep targeting them and the media seems to not care. Much love and protect yourself ❤❤❤

[@LeeDaHitman]

You are so full of it. Stop acting like it's just one race and singling out yours. smh

[@Bringthewinter]

A very ignorant comment.

[@antiquity1978]

„Much Love and protect yourself“ as he throws an entire race of people under the bus because they happened to be black. The irony

[@john-si9yc]

​@@LeeDaHitmanIt's true in a majority of cases.

[@BanterBangers]

@@LeeDaHitman The only thing that has actual research and stats behind it is that in the majority of cases it is White NOT Black people that specifically attack asians. Not that it is a great thing but If you live in NY and commute on the subway daily you would know that in many of these cases perpetuated as hate crimes the suspects were indiscriminately attacking anyone that was in their way/eyesight.

[@patrickconnolly7799]

Growing up in the 70s in DC and the suburbs, It was obvious that Asians were victims of intimidation in and out of school. Schools and communities never addressed the issues. It’s nice to see things are changing. What took so long? Or did it have to get so bad.

[@silentmajority8365]

Move to Asia problem solved

[@suskagusip1036]

The worst was when that guy's face was slashed in the face and he was the kind of guy that forgive the man that did it. I have no clue about it and my coworker showed it to us and then laugh about it. Racism comes in many forms.

[@shottashabazz6721]

*Latasha Harlins

[@nnyv0040]

That's disgusting. Hope you called out your co-worker!

[@shelleyclements1620]

This is so terrifying! It sickens me!

[@silentmajority8365]

So diversity not working? Who knew?

[@Just-Human]

They are Americans.

[@yaaxiik]

No they aren't

[@hangten1904]

@@yaaxiikThey pay taxes so your family can have welfare checks

[@yaaxiik]

@@hangten1904 I'm royalty always lived in the suburbs you will be evicted and deported 🌪️

[@silentmajority8365]

They call themselves Asians not Americans They are attacked by blacks and nobody will address that fact

[@joshuataufan582]

@@yaaxiikwe asians been american for thousandw of years

[@xx1983xx]

For me, as an Asian-American, most of my racist encounters came from African/"Black" Americans. My Grandmother had horrible experiences from them, too. Hurt people really do hurt people. I remember my Grandmother telling me about how she was just walking peacefully around the neighborhood to only come across a home where a young "Black" girl would hurl such vicious words at her. Had I been alive during that time...Never mind all the times I'd hear "Black," Hispanic, or "White" Americans make fun of how they thought "Asians" sounded when they spoke their native language. And the irony that Chinese and Japanese martial arts influenced Hip-Hop culture is the cherry on top.🤣. A'mer-ca!

[@silentmajority8365]

Nobody likes them but the DNC media uses them like a weapon to control the rest of us with guilt

[@albertteng1191]

When people starts training to defend themselves against crime then that means the city has failed. Cant believe an important global city such as new york, the financial capital of the world cant even control simple crimes. I feel so much safer living in my 'third world' country.

[@silentmajority8365]

Diversity has failed

[@thewatchfuleye8401]

This is why I dont have black acquaintances.

[@teovu5557]

Most black people are chill AF with me and other Asians. But the sad thing is 25% of them are hyper violent and racist to us which makes us uneasy when any blacks are around. Sad

[@johnathandaviddunster38]

I pity the ignorance of RACISM ..

[@deanmartin2332]

Tell it to people of color. 😂

[@BurnaBwoi]

@@deanmartin2332 racists come in all colors and cultures

[@deanmartin2332]

@@BurnaBwoi Except police reports don’t back that up. Especially in the case of Asians. ☝️🤡

[@DerrickW30]

@@deanmartin2332 They've been some of the worst offenders during the past 20 years.

[@deanmartin2332]

@@DerrickW30 Exactly. I’ve looked at hundreds of police reports from major cities. They attack gays and transsexuals the most. Yet Democrats continue to tell us they’re victims.

[@yolandaperry86]

Majority of this comment section is people crying about racism while at the very same time being racist towards other people! The irony of it all!

[@Bringthewinter]

Definitely. It’s complete and utter stupidity at its finest. The saddest part is that a lot of these idiots think they are being so smart in so-called figuring out the problem.

[@samuraisaxon6800]

The only racism I see in America is black violence on all other cultures 🤷‍♂️

[@Silentmonkey42]

So yolandaperry86 calling out racism is racist? Facts are unsettling for you, aren’t they?

[@DarkPassenger]

Diversity is our strength though....

[@hm3drake35]

@@DarkPassenger explain how diversity isn't a strength?

[@1merkur]

The irony of the attacker saying those words to her...

[@maggiechan33]

He was on parole after killing his mother; a monster whom should have been in jail.

[@user-rh8fl8qz2z]

As an ASIAN, i have lived in South Carolina as well as having homes in MISSISSIPPI and California, and have NEVER had any racism directed toward me. NYC is HOSTILE towards ALL PEOPLE regardless of race. Moreover, some of my BEST FRIENDS are WHITE. Never a problem.

[@elishareilly7980]

Exactly

[@alexsandra6316]

I am an American Asian and retired military veteran, I too have never have white people racially attack me, but I feel y'all.

[@indianatarzan8001]

Check FBI crime statistics table 43. It's not white people attacking Asians.

[@cmdrwinnie]

@@alexsandra6316 Mark Wahlberg

[@alexsandra6316]

@@cmdrwinnie I will definitely keep an eye out for him, Thank you Soooo much👍👍👍💯

[@christiancoronado]

The agressors in this report are from the same race

[@citizencoy4393]

Yea bc that’s what the media wants you to think and focus on.

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

I'd be interested to see stats about the race of the attackers.

[@indianatarzan8001]

Check FBI crime statistics table 43. Ratio of top Asian attackers vs Asians attacking them is at least 27 to 1.

[@cmdrwinnie]

Most look like Mark Wahlberg.

[@javiruiz8365]

@@cmdrwinnieomg!! 😂😂😂

[@buttofthejoke]

that's only released when perpetrators fit the agenda. otherwise it's all hush hush and brushed under the carpet

[@indianatarzan8001]

Check FBI crime statistics table 43. It's amazing my comments that mention this stat kept getting censored by KZbin. That's freaking ridiculous.

[@kpepperl319]

This has always happened... Growing up in America, I have faced bullying... from kids and adults. We are hearing more about it because we finally understand we must report these attacks. I'm always surprised at the need of adults to harass children... I guess cowards will pick in kids because they can't fight back.

[@mhouse1572]

Great topic

[@TimothyAlexzander]

I definitely see a narrative they're trying to paint

[@kialuvsyoo]

?

[@hm3drake35]

Enlighten us…

[@samuraisaxon6800]

They wanna paint this on white supremacy badly but in reality it’s blacks who attack the Asian community the most. Blacks attack all cultures

[@johnnyboidam]

It's a narrative black people paint for themselves. Asian hate is popularized in black music.

[@lujiang2390]

Going up, they always ask me if I know kung fu.

[@silentmajority8365]

Or the cream of Sum Young Guy

[@mariatolentino4516]

It's not haya, it's hiya. Nakakahiya means shameful or embarrassing. Napahiya or means was embarrassed or was shamed.

[@Sureyoudo]

All Americans need to keep their eyes open...🕵️

[@hangten1904]

Yup, if you open your eyes. You can see the attackers are racially Democrats.

[@silentmajority8365]

FCKDIVERSITY

[@joshuataufan582]

native americans?

[@Sureyoudo]

@@joshuataufan582 Why not?

[@joshuataufan582]

@@Sureyoudo asians have been here for a long time

[@kdknice888]

I just wanted to say that If you have suicidal thoughts or mental trauma or even if you don’t or just going through a thought time or neither just know that I love you and your loved by many and people and if you think that might not be loved by your family or people you know or just anyone just know they might even love you even more than your think. You have a purpose you are beautiful, kind, just be yourself and go after what you want to do. You are amazing, you got this, and things will get better in your life, you will do great things, and so many people and I are proud of you. Your future is bigger than your past and your past does not define you are awesome and a warrior. Don’t hate yourself simply because of your past, forgive yourself, love yourself no matter what because you deserve the world and the great things in it. I love you Have a wonderful beautiful nice day. Also how are you and your family doing today? Hope you feel better and your family.❤️ Be yourself no matter what you are, have, or what to be you are still amazing and you kind and beautiful always you are the light of the world. Stay safe. 💪🏽❤️. Have a beautiful day💯💯❤️❤️

[@eboniaco]

the eyes chico, they never lie.

[@rooroo5580]

So sick that ppl can’t keep their hand to their self! Just disgusting

[@tyt684]

Arm yourselves

[@ThisOrganic]

Facts

[@hm3drake35]

not everyone is comfortable having or using a gun.

[@BurnaBwoi]

@@hm3drake35 they should be because criminals aren't comfortable being shot either. In a lot of states you have to take firearm safety courses to get your license. You can continue to take them on your own at varying levels but I do believe every mentally stable, law abiding, adult legalized American citizen should be able to conceal carry.

[@hm3drake35]

@@BurnaBwoi a one day course on “how to shoot at a paper target that doesn’t shoot back”. It doesn’t teach you how to react in a crisis situation, how to respond if someone actually has a gun to your head. Owning a gun doesn’t make you bullet proof or fearless, nor doesn’t make you an instant soldier, or increase your odds of survival.

[@RichardMitchell-nk9ec]

It yo thst what I'm saying the asians have no excuse to be Buddhism or whatever crap they are teaching over there I know the teachings of Moses or Abraham or whatever was still I'm those countries and you should be able to turn the other cheek

[@proallnighter]

Never would have thought this was possible. Feel for them.

[@eisernherz3929]

where does that hate come from?

[@Cyberflatulance]

WE KNOW WHO IS RESPONSIBLE 😮😮

[@tonyfabulous6775]

🤴🏿🤴🏿👸🏿👸🏿

[@mrfroghello]

☻️

[@TOm-hr2mb]

Mostly blacks but plenty of the rest too. The irony is Asians were the first ones in the West because that's where the Natives originated from.

[@jcheng1981]

The anti ethic group

[@Cyberflatulance]

@@TOm-hr2mb yes: mostly black. Like 90%. Thank you

[@nikot4410]

I’m Asian male and the racism I experienced was mostly from black people. Isn’t it something?

[@lazifocker]

Same here bro. but at the same time some of the nicest, coolest people I met were black. A lot of musicians and actors I admire are black. sometime you just have to see past the color.

[@watchan1908]

@@lazifocker when you get assaulted, it is hard to look past the color.

[@BuhodePiedra]

What a nightmare. We can do better ❤

[@Madhur102]

No we cant lol. look at us

[@deserttree8668]

​@@Madhur102 haha I thought the same thing. Humans will always be a hot mess. There is no cure for the human condition.

[@hm3drake35]

obviously we can't or this wouldn't be happening.

[@BuhodePiedra]

@@hm3drake35 something bad happening equates that we can’t do better? That’s weird logic

[@hm3drake35]

@@BuhodePiedra we don’t seem to be trying.

[@hm3drake35]

the propensity for violence and hatred isn’t exclusive to one race or culture. Perhaps should learn some history and see what RACE has been the most violent thoughout history… HINT…it isn’t blacks.

[@Goodolmemes1]

Yet USA is protecting Ukraine, which has very racist people.

[@devonforsure260]

Its a huge issue in major cities, especially with homeless/mentally ill

[@mariejane1567]

yes it's not really race it's mental health

[@sunriselotus]

I experienced racism as an indian american in my job place. it compromised my job also and significantly reduced my training.

[@mariejane1567]

How do you know if you are being attacked because of your race in every situation????

[@Alan97131]

sigh... RACISM, RACISM.. when will people ever learn that as long as you live in the same place, use the same language, and have the same citizenship, they are pretty much the same. EVEN if people are different and come from the different environments, and speak the different languages, BY WORKING TOGETHER, we can overcome any complex problem in the world. WE NEED TO UNITE AS HUMANS NOT DIVIDE OURSELVES.

[@RichardMitchell-nk9ec]

Young children will always pick fights

[@RichardMitchell-nk9ec]

Young children of any race even if they was asian will always pick fights and not only that the only reason why asians don't punch older asians in Asian countries is because the elders try too hard and put too much effort into training them not to

[@silentmajority8365]

Grow up if it were natural to live together why did we make separate countries? Why are there wars? Obviously The Ukraine does not want Russians in their country The same with Israel and Palestine Japan has a low crime rate because they shun diversity

[@beachbag8]

Ummm so can we call that 16 y/o assaulter a Karen?

[@callibor3119]

That sounds like about 80-90% of Americans in 99% percent of American History. The 1% percent of our history is figuring out how to be human in this country.

[@Horangs714]

Feel so bad for these people. They didn't do anything to deserve that. The targeted nature of these crimes, especially against the elderly is ridiculous. Why would you attack someone frail? And only 15 years for a hate crime?!? Seems light.

[@indianajonesprincessleia]

How can they move it to family court??? It was a hate crime!!

[@tony4534]

You don’t know that.

[@indianajonesprincessleia]

@@tony4534 she assaulted an Asian woman and her family, then assaulted another Asian woman.

[@citizencoy4393]

You don’t know that. The media showed you just enough to get a certain reaction from you. The courts move on facts presented. YOU assume innocence immediately bc you are biased.

[@Stargate-over-starwars]

A vast majority of these incidents are old af im happy nothings happened recently

[@liveanepiclife2023andbeyond]

How sad!

[@chockmah8657]

Why is America so hateful?

[@forgottenman8629]

it ain't, US no different than other 'non-homogeneous' nations, want a nation bereft of any crime directed as a result of race, best to move to the many African nations, maybe China or Japan, or even Russia. Pretty tough to wholly remove race-related issues, people here 'do' for the most part, hang with somewhat similar kind...

[@josemarionate8905]

It's "hiya" not haya

[@marilynt-smalls1094]

Please don't forget who started saying "KONG FLU" and some of you will still vote for that orange monster🤔

[@wolverineeagle]

The majority of attacks are not by Trumpians.

[@phuckfumassters]

That country was playing with bioweapons and released it on purpose...the media faint ignorance.

[@jaiyabyrd4177]

Exactly 💯

[@tash_tash711cr6]

Oh stop the bs

[@LadieKadie]

That was an attack on the CCP. GO POUND SAND.

[@benitosalazar3749]

Cultural diversity at it's finest.

[@hsuehhs1]

do you even know what you are talking about?

[@shelleyclements1620]

Whatever happened to that Perfect Harmony BS Soda Pop Song???

[@West_Coast]

Let's give these Asians badges and put them on the city payroll... see how it works out.

[@phillipayoung10]

Have they done anything wrong to anyone? No!! Why do this to them? Its not fair and very sickening.

[@citizencoy4393]

Some of them haven’t some of them initiate the violence then cry victim. Of course the media won’t tell u that though. They are Asian you are suppose to see them as innocent kittens that can do no wrong.

[@buddhistjehad82]

So called civilized country but it's dangerous country

[@michaelyazemboski2798]

Asian Americans should be carrying a concealed firearm to protect themselves.

[@comeconcon569]

In 2024, racism is still alive and kicking in U.S. it is just part of the system, and those targeted have to live with it.

[@hanaf1231]

Not to excuse it, but as a white person living in Asia, it's alive and well everywhere unfortunately.

[@EhCloserLook]

Part of the system or not, racism is a mark of a simple-minded person.

[@silentmajority8365]

@@hanaf1231 called Reality Get over it Why do you think we made separate countries in the first place?

[@silentmajority8365]

@@EhCloserLook Grow up If it were normal to live together we'd never have formed separate countries with borders in the first place

[@silentmajority8365]

Its in every country on Earth The best way to avoid racism is to live in a country where everybody looks like you

[@NoahLeicster1]

So angry and sad!!!

[@slim420MM]

They should have a special federal law to protect them....oh wait they do.

[@1HeatWalk]

As an American getting older, I begin to realize there are pros in living in a diverse country and cons. A country is more peaceful if there is less diversity because it reduces tribalism.

[@indianatarzan8001]

Have you heard about Haiti?

[@BurnaBwoi]

@@indianatarzan8001 Haiti has never recovered from the "debt" paid to France, they have had no chance to create a stable economy or society, and with the current political corruption they never will and unfortunate. The criminals run the country like the cartels in Mexico

[@THATBOISHAD]

You need to live in those places before you speak. There are over 5000 different tribes on Earth and every last one think they are God's chosen ones. But ok.

[@duckmercy11]

Not true, look at Toronto.

[@robbycole7047]

​@@indianatarzan8001destabilize by the yt west. Do you know the history of Haiti or are you ignorant and married to your sister?

[@jeandescamps1542]

Thank God I'm not living in that country. It's a blessing....

[@user-lu8gn2dw7b]

Awful and unfortunate.

[@port525]

Happy black history month

[@undisputedtruth6176]

Happy white history month

[@user-cc6gi4zy1z]

I case you would like to further discuss Black History Month,as a Black Woman I’d be glad to meet with you and school you on the subject. If you decline, I would humbly request you keep your racist comments to yourself

[@BurnaBwoi]

March = Women's History Month

[@Lamin_G]

1) (a) _CHICAGO (WLS) -- Many Asians feel unsafe following the deadly shootings at _*_Atlanta-area spas_*_ that left eight people killed including six Asian women._ (b) _RELATED: Official who said alleged Atlanta gunman was having 'bad day' appeared to promote racist COVID T-shirt_ Source: ABC News 2) _Police are working to identify a suspect in a May 16 incident. It happened at 4:15 p.m. near 3rd Avenue and Steward Street in _*_Seattle._*_ A couple was walking on the sidewalk when surveillance video shows what appears to be a sudden attack. The suspect shoved the male victim, knocking off his glasses and his mask. Police report that he was also spat on, and the suspect allegedly told the couple, "It's all your fault."_ _"If you can imagine having someone spit in your face. How awful that would be. That was very egregious," said Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best._ Source: King 5 News 3) *_NEW YORK CITY_*_ (WABC) -- NYPD investigators are looking into yet another anti-Asian racist confrontation in New York City._ _Maria Ha, 25, and 31-year-old Dan Lee say they were verbally harassed while on the street in Kips Bay and told to go back to China by an unknown woman. The couple have filed the report as a hate crime._ Source: ABC News 4) _Dead cat left in a box outside a Chinese-owned Sacramento butcher shop_ _The press conference happened outside Mad Butcher Meat Company on Florin Perkins Road, the site of what _*_Sacramento_*_ police are investigating as a hate crime. Earlier in February, someone dumped the mutilated body of a cat in a box outside of the shop. A customer made the grisly discovery and notified management._ _"I felt sick," said owner Kelly Shum, whose family has managed the store since the '80s. "It's disgusting and so dehumanizing."_ Source: KCRA News These are just a few examples; there's more! Guess what ethnicity were the perpetrators involved?

[@toontown9854]

Ur too late

[@Barnabas45]

Country is moving backwards at an accelerated rate! I wonder why???

[@AmericaEnd]

I love it, maybe all u immigrants will flee

[@Joe-hz7fs]

@@AmericaEnd Why should Asians flee? They're not the ones looting stores, stealing, injuring, and assaulting innocent people practically everyday in America.

[@Wunderpus-photogenicus]

Try your best to move out of states where the environment is hostile and dangerous to Asians.

[@peterke4423]

This is the reason why people should join a martial art school to learn how to fight and self defense. If they knew how to fight this incident wouldnt have happen.

[@morejiablake938]

What about the racism towards black people they experience from Asians. Nobody talks about that.

[@yolandaperry86]

Exactly!

[@LadieKadie]

Sorry. You don’t OWN the race card 🤣

[@dazzlebot8116]

a lot of people talked about it for years.

[@fedupwithbs1782]

Your elderly are being attacked by asians?!

[@duckmercy11]

Exactly. They literally raise their kids to stay away from us, it's sickening.

[@corbettellenwood319]

What bothers me most is the people who stand and witness this and do nothing!!! Evil thrives when people do nothing!!!

[@javiruiz8365]

The issue is that if you do anything to these individuals it’s a hate crime. You will be all over the media calling you a racist so people rather not get involved. The sad truth it’s happened many times. You will be on every platform and the ladies of the View will call you racist

[@user-hp8fo9bz3x]

As soon as you make a move your family could be harassed on an ongoing basis

[@user-hp8fo9bz3x]

As soon as you make a move your family could be harassed on an ongoing basis

[@Sjwolosz321]

That Ex-Marine choked out a guy in the subway . He was wearing the wrong skin color and got charged with murder . People don't want to risk their lives being shredded

[@BurnaBwoi]

You're not wrong, but on the flipside, as a father I refuse to put myself in a situation where I'm not 100% sure I'll make it back home to my baby. I'll call the police and intervene if safe to do so, but there are too many crazy people out here to defend everyone.

[@melcc2351]

Why are they so aggressive?

[@unique1_4u]

Haha so saids the people who dropped the atomic bomb on an entire Asian country 😂

[@LadieKadie]

@@unique1_4uWRONG. think Haiti

[@Trizzyveli]

@@LadieKadie the same aggressive people that paid assassins to assassinate Hati’s president. Not only dropped the atomic bomb on the Japanese, also lynched African Americans for 400 years & committed mass genocide against the native Americans. I can keep going on if you like??

[@LadieKadie]

@@TrizzyveliHas nothing to do with this article. 🤣 Cope!

[@Trizzyveli]

@@LadieKadie and Hati does ??

[@jeretso]

Case moved to family court so basically attacker released to do it again. I just watched Flower Moon and saw the hate crimes against Native Americans normalized as the crimes were ignored.

[@xlkarma8446]

🤦🏽‍♂️ great selling point Asian dude

[@zzzz-sf5lr]

Ive experienced white hate? Does that matter? I doubt it 😅

[@Joe-hz7fs]

Everyone hates you, even your own people. Why do you think successful ones in your community move to YT communities?

[@Drownedinblood]

Because Sinophobic sentiment has hit new highs. People laugh at the Tom Cotton Hearing with Shuo Zi Chew, but that whole thing was indicative of how people feel now about Asian people and use politics to shield the hate. Just look at your shows/movies and how often Chinese/Asians are portrayed negatively in them. Look who has recently been the henchmen who get killed or a baddie that's just pure evil with no redeeming quality and sometimes funnily incompetent as well. Shang Chi, EEAO don't tackle any of these issues and quite frankly a droplet fighting against a wave. It doesn't help that Asian people also join in on the hate, thinking if they can simply identify themselves as not Chinese, they will be spared. People who do that truly don't understand racism and have no historical knowledge. Not to mention that when Asian people fight back, people jump us for doing so. Imo if you want to see if a people are oppressed you look at their right to use violence and it being socially acceptable or not.

[@ubiquitousbiscuit]

Rooftop Koreans 2.0

[@Alice-gr6ps]

Disgusting and the discrimination comes from many diff ppl thinking Asians are easy targets. I am not a quiet Asian and I will stand up for anyone. During these times ppl should carry something and fight back. Don’t let ppl disrespect you.

[@teovu5557]

We dont let me people disrespect us.....the problem is the racist are targeting old people and women 99% of the time

[@zion9860]

Thank you for airing this story. My black friends told me that they target Asians because they are an easy target.

[@Bringthewinter]

Nice try, racist.

[@thedin3467]

Some levity score!

[@1lorijb]

They keep voting for it.

[@willienillie6337]

The need the Tongs in NYC and Chinatown.

[@MushrooMania888]

Nah won’t be good. They’ll start extorting the community. Best thing is to get involved into Muay Thai bjj and boxing and open up security companies to escort elderly or vulnerable Asians. Open up transportation businesses too so they can avoid taking the trains.

[@Bringthewinter]

And why does racism persist? Just read the comments in this video.

[@yolandaperry86]

Exactly!

[@Tribuneoftheplebs]

Democrats refuse to put thugs in jail. This leads to anger at the entire 👨🏿‍🦱 community

[@loyalbeaver9402]

Playing the race card again (yawn) OK... Whatever.

[@Digimonisbetterthanpokemon]

Well the black community has been doing it for decades so why not?

[@loyalbeaver9402]

@@Digimonisbetterthanpokemon But there aren't that many black Chinese Communist party agents, are there? There are occasions where playing race card works, there are occasions where it only backfires. No sympathy for chi__ks crying about their being victims.

[@loyalbeaver9402]

@@Digimonisbetterthanpokemon Why not? Because it won't work. 1, Asians don't have the numbers (blacks account for 14% of the population; Asians account for half of the number). 2, Asians don't have the poverty: they are economically far better off. 3, Asians don't have the sympathy - blacks were once enslaved, the Asians have no sob stories to match enslavement + Jim Crow Law. Race card is a play that only works when it taps into the White Guilt. Whites just don't feel that guilty about Asians. 4, Asians are associated with the wrong country: the largest Asian group is the Chinese and China is seen as America's existential threat (not to mention Covid); in comparison no black group is seen by default as the "enemies". You got to be seen as the genuinely wronged victims first before you have any card to play. The perception is just not there for the Asians. The race card could easily backfire: the more an Asian dude plays it the more he comes off as a Karen.

[@vareese8093]

Well, that’s nothing new how do you think the black peoples feels 🤔

[@chumi05]

The US government set such good examples of being double standards & racist across the globe.. Of course such behaviours are reflected on its citizens!!! From a country said so much about human rights..

[@Klat2]

Subhumans are living among us

[@YasharelYahawadah]

@Klat2 Take a easy on recessive genetics 🧬 will ya?

[@hm3drake35]

Yeah…they’re called REPUBLICANS

[@sandycheeks1580]

Projecting much 😂

[@YasharelYahawadah]

@Klat2 So 👉🏾 *"Subhumans"* = Recessive genetics 🧬👍🏻 You got it all figured out it seems.

[@YasharelYahawadah]

@Klat2 So 👉🏾 *"Subhumans"* = Recessive🧬genetics👍🏻

[@moonlightpixie9976]

Calling them Asian Americans might be part of the problem 🤦‍♀️ In other countries like say France Asian People who live in France are just called French that's just 1 example. Calling people who live her Asian Americans is something that is unique to this country like mass shootings and the electoral college..

[@tccnyc]

Exactly. I work and teach in a French public school, and we never, ever mention the racial topic in our classroom.

[@aprilgibson817]

Yall dont talk about diversity ​@@tccnyc

[@saurabgamerz8613]

If a white person will live in china will he be called chinese if white live in japan or korea will he be called japanese or korean

[@tony4887]

Are the Native know as American ? @@yoomsuu

[@tccnyc]

@@aprilgibson817We know we have a diverse population, we don't need to emphasize it, the fact that we can try different cuisines (African, Asian, etc.) in even the smallest French city is the proof. The fact that you keep empahsizie "diversity" for virtually everything is sick. And before you start to accusing me, I am no native French resident, so get your fact straight.

[@teedtad2534]

Good Chinese teacher! . surprised that blacks attacking Asians...the Filipino lady was minding her own business and that guy was caught sentence to 15 years jail time!...he was lucky that i was NOT on a jury cause i would ADD more Years.. she was an ELDERLY lady just being peaceful!! .good people get jailed for making trouble to peaceful citizens!! Most Asians are HARD working and family caring! . .💐💐💐💐💐.

[@tt7963]

Then the courts let the teen go! We are helpless against violent people in this country!

[@SamiSolman]

Reporting incidents may spread hate and division; address the root cause

[@slomo4672]

What's the root cause?

[@toontown9854]

@@slomo4672 homelessness

[@Bringthewinter]

The root cause is being unable to get rid of those in society who keep spreading the hate. And that includes the media who use it for profit. Shock becomes fear becomes ignorance becomes hate.

[@maxlinder5262]

Notice.... Usual Suspects ..did the attacking ... just my opinion 😊

[@LokiTheGodofMischief]

Trush isn't an opinion though the reporting is 50 years too late. This has been happening to my community since the 80's when I was growing up, same exact group. But I heard even since the 70's.

[@hm3drake35]

yeah...IGNORANT RACIST PEOPLE.

[@duckmercy11]

"Usual suspects" more racist dogwhistling. Don't you have a Klan rally to attend?

[@Aaron_Guest]

Yep, whytes.

[@duckmercy11]

White folks lol

[@DetroitNinja]

Criminals smell fear in their victims. I rode the red line trains in Chicago late at night n no one effs with me. Being a USMarine helps too.

[@robbycole7047]

Soy boy drive through Mexico you're not tough

[@mister_manager]

Nothing to do with fear, I've been targeted when I was reading a book. If you're Asian they just assume you won't speak English or fight back

[@BurnaBwoi]

@@robbycole7047 your insecurity is showing, he said that. Stop projecting and go enlist in the Marines, be one of the first to deploy to combat, return to this comment so I can tell you that you're not tough either.

[@BurnaBwoi]

@DetroitNinja that's 100% correct, criminals want an easy target. After I took boxing & MMA for a few years, I walked with a different confidence and get approached a lot less with bs nowadays.

[@Joe-hz7fs]

@@robbycole7047 Garbanzo Bean boy, he's not trying to act tough. Your reading comprehension's poor.

[@ixzombie1]

The mayor needs to stop funneling money to the NYPD and start allocating funds to continue building community organizations that will bridge gaps between different racial groups.

[@alhkcblack9617]

Get ready Asians. Chyyyyyna Chyyyyna Trump is coming back. Things gonna get way worse.

[@LadieKadie]

Not even close to true. He was criticizing the CCP, not the Chinese!

[@TOm-hr2mb]

How about your people learn how to behave?

[@ctfh1236]

I hope he will deport them all

[@thedin3467]

Still waiting for that ori gin.. any day

[@loriparks8657]

Now they know what black people in America has been going through for decade Century years what racist racism in America

[@mister_manager]

Asians have been facing racism in the US ever since they built the railroads in the 1800s, ever heard of the Chinese Exclusion Act or the Denver anti-Chinese riot that took out a whole Chinatown? Non-Chinese Asians still get lumped in and we're all treated like recent immigrants because of the way we're portrayed in movies and TV with heavy accents and racist background music

[@tkd3963]

You seem to approve of this. So does that make it a right? It doesn't make blks any better, does it? Violent attacks on the innocent are an unspeakable act, and why attack Asians? Asians are the most peaceful group in this country. Would you like to be physically attacked in Asia for just being blk? I don't think so.

[@chriszenko3598]

What group is attacking Asians.?

[@loriparks8657]

@@chriszenko3598 ask all the Asians that question then you will know

[@chriszenko3598]

@@loriparks8657 is it the same group that attacks Jews ?

[@MoonDog991]

Martial arts in a gun crazy US ...

[@awang4036]

Many people are racist around the world, I think this is unavoidable, BUT acting on it is cowardly and a crime. Especially targeting someone weaker than you.