What does 'Stop Asian Hate' mean?

[@FreeHugsProject]

Sorry it's been so long since I've posted. This pandemic has been like kryptonite to my motivation. I'm going to start posting more Hug Life Vlogs regularly. Hopefully you're all doing well! Much love & Hugs! -Ken

[@fatooshtkd]

We need you more now... cause there's not enough of U to go around... I know it's difficult if I get a hug even once It makes the day SO much better

[@south6bt]

This feels like it's part of the divide and conquer rhetoric we have been hearing for years now by those who would claim to be righteous, but use terms like "stop Asian hate" as a way to divide us into groups. The hyper focus on one group will never stop bad people from doing bad things, the fact we knee jerk react to the actions of bad people proves how bad society has become, the belief that social media can yell from a far and stop the actions of literal bad people is a dream that will never come true. It's like Michelle Obama on social media saying "Bring back our girls", it did nothing but virtue signal and give herself clout as well as giving the terrorist group involved the desired name recognition they were after, but everyone praised her for it because of the "group" she apparently is apart of and represents. These are the times we live in, I know you're not part of this nefarious system of fake activists which co-opts words like "hate" for their own advantage and agenda, but the truth is many do use the current societal environment for nefarious reasons and they are unapologetic about it, hiding behind the virtue and clout from pretending to oppose hate while using that same energy to hate against others. Very few will see the difference of what you're doing when you divide us into groups, "Asians", like this. I can get behind a term "stop hate", but I will not support anyone in this current climate saying these words only for specific groups as if one group deserves their turn and then another group deserves their turn. I think it's part of the problem, that's just me, that's just my opinion, that's from years of obsessing over what I have seen as the destruction of the west by liars and cheats who pretend to care and have intentionally infiltrated our youth, brainwashing them into believing it's okay to be violent in the pursuit of peace (the peace they talk about is a "peace" that only they get to define, using slippery language). Take this how you will, I know you aren't part of the problem, but I don't think giving Asians their turn, so to speak, helps the problem in general of a polarized society who is thriving off of how we all divide ourselves into categories, races and classes. Here's the loose logic of all this, it turns out that the Boulder shooter is from Syria, but he looks white therefore he IS white (apparently). But wait a tick, he's from Syria thus he is Asian and there's a "Stop Asian hate" movement happening at the moment. So which "Asian" are you talking about? I have a strong feeling it doesn't include the White Asians, that the "righteous activists" mob have claimed now exist out of thing air where these whites' aren't "Asian", they're just white so they can divide whites up from other categories like Blacks, Latinos, Asians in order to claim white supremacy. Just wrap your head around that logic. Also which "Asians" are you referring to? Because I know of a lot of sub continent and middle eastern people who might raise an eyebrow as to what your definition of Asian is. Thus the consequences of dividing us into categories like race. This is why I can't support you on this and I'm not surprised you got a backlash on social media.

[@carnevil5740]

@@south6bt damn ding ding! 💥

[@KinkyPriestess]

Xiaomanyc 小马在纽约- actually did free hugs in New York's china town and it reminded me of you! 😊🤗💙

[@DoesNotInhale]

You keep shooting yourself in the foot with hypocrisy, parroting suit talking points to no end its no wonder you have no motivation you have ruined every good faith effort you've ever done with mainstream partisan propaganda. You have the ability to research and get real time indepdent news from Twitter that you can cross verify but are too lazy to do such with your confirmation bias in tact. You are a failure on all metrics and need to do some deep soul searching and reading.

[@TKDragon75]

The one thing though that I don't want people to feel like they need to do, is apologize on behalf of there race. On a twitter post, I had a presumably white individual apologize for something they did not do. I don't want to see apologies from anyone except for the people who actually do the stuff or say the stuff. Progression and change is more important than apologizing. Nobody needs to apologize on behalf of their race.

[@andrewtaco]

I absolutely agree and I believe that what sucks the most about it is that it's people like them that give such a negative view and stereotype of their affiliated race.

[@진짜거위]

@@andrewtaco ) 아니요... 연관있는 인종의 무관한 다른 사람들의 사과는 부정적인 선입견을 희석시킵니다...

[@janky477]

Honestly nobody should feel like they are a burden to everyone around them. That's just backwards thinking. One asshole does not an entire society make, but it's up to you to recognize it.

[@tyrellefrazier16]

Yes sir🙌🏽 I like how you broke this down and I like your intellect. You are truly open minded and I subscribed!!!🙌🏽

[@kenrickbautista6141]

I absolute love Free Hugs Project! They know exactly what's up.

[@beautytime2475]

As an Asian American, thank you for your support! As a human being, thank you for your support! You are making the world a better place. I wish when I am in a situation which requires me to defend myself & others against ignorant rhetoric I could borrow your brain because more times than not, confrontations make me turn dumb. Or at least I feel that way.

[@limitlessdreamlife]

As a human being, thank you for this post. Sending e-hugs to everyone in a time when we all need more love!

[@TaiChiQi]

I’m from the uk and I’ve got some wonderful asian friends.I am truly in support for my fellow asian friends

[@reubensearle8200]

I read that quickly and thought you said 'my yellow Asain friends' lol

[@zebracollins7012]

Yellow friends?? Excuse me

[@TaiChiQi]

@@zebracollins7012 I’ve got a lot of Asian friends and I don’t call them yellow,how disrespectful are you.

[@kennethdelossantos4971]

Ken, my wife and I love what you are doing. God bless you and your family. Keep it going and always stay strong Brother! Ken

[@susandoerr3896]

kindness is the root to mutual respect and harmony. quote i believe from ghandi.

[@brakapepo]

Ghandi was a creep especially for having a thing for little girls.

[@orf3064]

ghandi hated black ppl

[@sigsauer_firearms]

I start my day off with one of your videos every day and it just sets the rest of my day up to be great.

[@joshneil8260]

I can't believe this hasn't been viewed more. This man is incredible. Every word you said was beautiful and full of truth. Ill stand with all my Asian sisters and brothers. As well as any other human in the time of need.

[@limitlessdreamlife]

Yeah, let's share this around

[@unspokenreality715]

Ur a great man, it's hard finding people like u with all this violence out there in the world. I remember that u went to the OPMS maybe a couple days ago and listening to ur story was just amazing. I honestly couldnt look away. Keep it up, ur doing a fantastic job, I love u man❤

[@codyshi4743]

We need to stand together! ✊✊🏾✊✊🏾 We are in this together! All lives matter!

[@zebracollins7012]

Human lives matter

[@janedough1485]

Thank you for your time and efforts towards making this World a better place

[@nikomagda9285]

i just wanna say that this is the best and most practical counter argument you can have to all lives matter, end all hate, and just being disrespectful to any race. everything you said was so well spoken and thought provoking and it all just makes sense.

[@rockstar3840]

One of the best solution to this problem is GRATEFULNESS. We have to understand that there are people, countries who have it 10x worse than us. The low income in our country is wealthy compare to those in 3rd world countries who earn >$500 a month. And alot of them are happier than those who make higher income. We have to teach people GRATEFULNESS which I don't hear alot of people talk about especially our leaders in this country 🙏

[@Tripper111]

100% Agree with you Dude. Keep doing what you do!

[@sunnydae6602]

I have so much respect for who you are and what you do❤️ Much love and respect.

[@pinkypink561]

Thank you for this. #protectasianlives #stopasianhate

[@nb3longbridge]

As a white south african living in reversed apartheid where corrupt government spur on hatred and destruction, you sometimes find yourself with feelings of hatred towards blacks. This is hard to admit because this is not how I was raised. The hatred comes from watching destruction, corruption, torture and murders on the news. With great effort, I have to remind myself that, just as I was not apart of the horrific things and ideas of my government years ago, so too are not all blacks apart of the ideas of the government today. Your channel takes the effort away. Your channel takes the hatred away and brings perspective and peace in my heart. Your channel reminds me to love and reminds me that news only shows one part. There are good people and bad people within all races. To hate everyone of a race for a group in that race’s wrong doing is a mistake. It is my mistake. Thank you for your videos that brings love back into my heart and wipes colour out of my mind. Love for others.

[@LeBronJames-oc3bu]

This man is uniting everyone!

[@morgyndanaewellness]

Thank you for your wonderful work and leadership with a message and example that is always clear and so needed in these times. Your pure heart and integrity is very appreciated 🙏

[@ampolvt]

I remain hopeful that these louder and larger conversations about groups and subgroups and subsubgroups will eventually follow the thread down to a recognition that the single greatest minority is that of the individual. Imagine building a system built on the rights of the individual. I fully support your larger message about reducing violence and hate through love and respect of each individual you embrace.

[@dgd865]

Asia is a continent and not a country. I'm black and I stand together with Asian brothers and sisters.

[@zebracollins7012]

Thank you sir

[@jillbunny90]

I stand with you. I agree with everything you said here! I have followed you since the 2020 riots and have been so touched by your heart and your movement.

[@fatooshtkd]

I love you sir.. You are a hero...I joined your cause back when you first started. God bless you and yours, all your days.

[@fatooshtkd]

So well said sir, so well said.

[@Mario-qua]

thanks bro. bless your heart.

[@ratreptile]

Free hugs project is probably one of the most wholesome projects ever.

[@joewottlin4127]

Thank you

[@deletedaccountxx]

I love this man so much

[@DisHappah]

if more people around the world had your mentality and empathy wed definantly live in a better world. Youre a great roll model, bro.

[@timbeers999]

Hey bud long time no see thank you for sharing ❤️👍

[@Drastonar]

Great video, very clarifying, thank you. I'm not from US and was not aware of what happened, so I was confused.

[@evanbrock6335]

THIS MAN WAS AT OUR SCHOOL!!! :>

[@MS-jx2rh]

lucky

[@dotgoodwin4312]

Love what u r saying. Thank u...

[@mariaeichner9125]

Thank you for your work! That is what the world needs!

[@rackoflam]

Thank you for posting this ❤️

[@veteranninja2076]

We love u brother most of us wanna

[@Ben-Bzrt]

I'm so saddened by people who only feel compaction for those who they feel are like them; for some it's religion, for some it's ethnicity and for the rich it's class. Love your videos ❤️

[@ultrablueberry2420]

I feel this sadness. It hurts my soul to see mankind so divided based on so little.

[@judylaparne9761]

Is shooting and killing someone ever anything else but a hate crime?? This was horrific regardless of who did it to whom. Perhaps we should also think about this from a mental health perspective. God bless us all

[@judylaparne9761]

I have one question, though: how can we call his actions racist when he was a client? I don’t know if it’s true but if so, that does make me pause and wonder.

[@madchocolate3333]

This was a horrible thing for sure, but this is definitely deeper than it's being presented as. The killer was mentally disturbed, lonely, and had a porn addiction. It clearly wasn't race focused because three of the people he killed were not Asian, two being white, and one being Hispanic. The media is creating conflict between groups of people by focusing on race. I think it would be better to step back and look at this situation from a mental health standpoint.

[@judylaparne9761]

@@madchocolate3333 Yes, I have come to realize this. Thank you for clarifying. It would sure help if the media and our government knew how damaging this narrative is when telling the story!! This story needs to be told correctly and we all should take notice. People need help before it comes to this. I don’t know if this young man could have been helped and now we will never know. I pray for him and the families of those that were lost. Such a needless tragedy Again... thank, Mad Chocolate. God bless you, as well.

[@judylaparne9761]

@@ChaoticOrder883 Just saying that killing someone is not a loving move. I don’t believe it’s racial but sure wasn’t anything but hate to me

[@Meeshling1]

Thank you for perpetuating civil discourse!! 🥰

[@mikeutt4565]

Ken, I would never assume you would race bate! You have love in your heart and always the best intentions. Keep your head up and we will continue to look to you for inspiration.

[@kimnanda2204]

Thank you so very much for standing up to do the right thing.

[@silkmaster3540]

Que projeto lindo e simples, visite o Brasil urgente, o brasileiro vai amar e reconhecer muito esse lindo trabalho.

[@MrLTLB]

#StopAsianHate #StopAAPIHate #ProtectOurElders

[@AngelRed73]

Respect and yes we aĺl are one humans race on the planet different colors and different cultures and different languages but still we are the same... beautiful creatures made by Almighty Father. We are just passing through and make the best everyday... yesterday is gone... today is today... tomorrow is another day... sending prayers love strength hugs blessings to you all... 🙏❤🙏❤

[@zebracollins7012]

Amen

[@longlivevon2years576]

We need this man to be the president

[@StealAdobo]

Hats off to you sir

[@JenergyYogi]

i feel that if you wanna STOP hate of any group iof people STOP using words like STOP HATE. Its bringing attention to those words. THis is something we need to talk about. START loving Asians MORE would be better. Its magic when we use words. STOP focusing on grouping people and we will all merge in and realize we all bleed RED ... we were all enslaved and still are

[@oktalzz]

Life is too short for hate. I don't understand why. Share love and goodness to each other. Hug you 🤗 💖

[@tinachang2657]

Thank you. ❤️

[@theresakim938]

We need more people like you. It's a virus. This will not be the first or the last. Thank you.

[@mnemic6033]

It not making fun of asian people when said china virus its making fun of the communist regime of china, but i understand you and where you are coming

[@moretolifemmg2703]

They divide us All & we fall for... (Programming thru movies, media) Malcolm X "Only a fool allows his enemy to educate his children."

[@yvngtrappy6815]

wow u were at my school mills park middle!

[@wangrandy7884]

It just means Asian life’s matter bro nothing against u guys that 2020 blm is fake

[@chic0latin0]

I feel the reason ppl get mad with #stopaisanhate is because for reason that you have said but also because (now this is me speculating) ppl feel it lowers the importance of Black Lives Matter or some ppl feel it’s like Black Lives Matter as you mention and see it the same as stop all Asian hate. Me personally I feel labeling something as a hate crime isn’t healthy only because how do you decide when something is a hate crime but I do agree with you that him targeting Asian places seems race motivated. I started following you recently because I was assuming you’d be posting vids in the future. Turns out I was right lol I also listen to your podcast because I love how open minded you are. It sucks that ppl decide to get mad instead of just sitting down and listening to each other. Cant wait to see what other content you come out with. You are an inspiration to a lot of ppl. Even me

[@Johnwayne1968]

I believe that racism is wrong.

[@coppermoth6069]

Does anyone know what happened to the documentary?

[@Gdone]

Stop all hate, no one alive today owned slaves, I’m talking about white people, so why can’t people understand this

[@MS-jx2rh]

but white people arent the only ones who are racist! all races have a person who is racist to another race. you cant just go [ its only about those white people ]!

[@UnexistedWords]

There’s an artist named Arthur Kwon Lee who was just on the Jesse Lee Peterson show. I wonder what you’d think of him

[@zebracollins7012]

And he represents all Asians??

[@angrytheeditor7253]

Exposeing anti Asia

[@yoxa.]

Where are you man?

[@joe071]

It’s just not right.

[@peaced7782]

If all the black men are like this man America would be a better country but sadly there's always some bad apples.

[@zebracollins7012]

Not just black men but Americans in general

[@DarlingDaintyfoot]

The main problem with this take that is pointed out to me over & over is that changing why these people were attacked makes it seem like the reason they were attacked is not enough. As if people don’t care that they were attacked because of where they worked if they can make a point because most of them were of one race. Who should be concerned? Asians or massage parlor workers? Say there was a teacher at a school with a large Asian population & he molested six thirteen year old girls, five of whom were Asian. Should we only talk about protecting Asians from sexual assault or all minors? Did this person target Asians because their race or because they were the most easily available? (Neither of which is okay but why confuse the true issue?) I know a lot of people are happy that the media is finally beginning to cover the racism Asians have dealt with for decades but, it is frustrating that they are still only covering the most sensational cases & not the everyday cases that often occur in areas where witnesses don’t typically come forward. Those cases seem to still not matter to anyone. You may be very sincere & not deserve any hatred but.... so many people are just burnt out on the fake sincerity of the (blank) lives matters movements while they destroy our neighborhoods & communities & livelihoods & push the very separatism that we do not want to bring back..... ever. As I said, I’m sure you don’t deserve the hate but hopefully this kind of helps make people’s frustration more understandable. If not with you, with the baloney they typically get from other people that push those same ideas. Hey, you seem like a great guy, be the change you want to see right? Keep it up!

[@papasadieadventures]

Very well said.

[@centurionzen1005]

Before any of you start: Free speech does not guarantee you a right to Ken's platform. If you're blocked from making comments, Ken has a right to do that, because this is his part of KZbin. It is nobody's job to deal with hate speech in general. Nobody has to scroll through the comments of their own videos and see vile and upsetting statements.

[@centurionzen1005]

@@ChaoticOrder883 trust me, I'm not the one that needs to hear it, nor is Ken. There's no "feedback" to understand when it's nothing but hate. Seriously, think about it: if people are "learning" something from hate speech, couldn't that radicalize them more?

[@Johnwayne1968]

Meant to say the Vietnamese were given special privileges by the American government at the end of the Vietnam war that cause jealousy this happened in 1975 a lot of Vietnamese people purchase stores in black ghetto areas labor not used to the negative behavior

[@dirtydeeds4free553]

I think you are misguided but with the right message. Asian hate (like you mentioned) comes mostly from upper class, colleges, because diversity quotas have backfired, and the la riots. This is where the most damage has happened to asian communities and families. Ive noticed bigotry and racism against asians alot (locally for me it was loa). But bigotry and words and memes dont hurt quality of life, physical harm does. Trying to stop hate through authoritarian means is something i very much disagree with. The best way to stop hate is merge cultures, not make jokes taboo. Make those jokes, cuz everyone else makes those jokes about everyone else. The more you give them verbal immunity, the more alien they will seem (for those without contact to the actual people). I dont disagree that this is wrong, that this is a hate crime, that this needs to be changed, that this isnt a cause worthy of action or a voice. I disagree with out some go about trying to impliment change. I love what you do, i love the fact you are community focused no matter what on all topics and the fact you are completely against hate across the board. I love you bro and i hope civil discourse can return to the main stage, so we can figure out how to solves these obvious issues instead of name calling and fact denying (honestly its rampant on both sides)

[@Johnwayne1968]

Please excuse the grammar

[@尼安德鲁-n6j]

I want to hug you! Thank you

[@zebracollins7012]

Ew

[@Russellsperry]

Equating this to people saying China virus, and Kung flu is insinuating that these hate crimes are committed by mostly Black people that think somehow Asian American citizens had something to do with the virus? A couple words did NOT start these pathetic hate crimes. I still think you’re a great dude.

[@noodles4958]

How about we stop all hate

[@moonesdayd8304]

Thank you for supporting. Hopefully change is coming for everyone.

[@AliG-vf2xg]

mashah allah

[@Miss_Loving]

Jesus Christ our Lord and our Savior, is The WAY, The TRUTH, and The LIFE! Dear friend, confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus Christ is Lord of your life. Believe in His death, burial and resurrection for the sins of all human-kind and you will be saved. May Father God, our Creator bless you in the Glorious name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior! 😊❤️

[@weeekwo3245]

hey thanks for the video; just my two cents since yours is one of few that even desire to look at the subject. the violance against asian americans just owes to the recent radicalisation that would have been prevented in a responsible culture. the core of the racism is promoted by america's conservatives and its media, and it stems from racial narcissism of american whites; the elements of such are evident from the insults and the ridiculing of asians that pervade amrican culture, denying dignity, basic respect, and acknowledgement as human beings, which trickle down and propagate through everyone that american culture pervades. When fellow minorities such as black americans engage in racially targeted attacks against asians, generally young blacks, it is actually a phenomenon in which the aggressor itself is a victim of its own racism and does not have a sociological framework where an individual of another race being prsently targeted should be treated with such respect, which the aggressor has scant examples to draw from. When news reports on such events, the aforementioned conservatives jump on the instnaces to confound the source of phenomenon to the attributing racism to black americans or whatever would be convenient

[@achieblairsue8148]

aye

[@Me-nm9vn]

The problem is too many negative, insecure, unhappy, hateful, emotionally immature, ignorant assholes in this world. They gotta change on their own.

[@mwain66]

Who is hating Asians 🤔

[@finalrambobino]

*wispers* black ppl shhh

[@MrLTLB]

@@finalrambobino Im sorry but are you serious?

[@Mindyobusiness89]

No one

[@greenthumbpatriot3295]

I don’t know a damn person that hates any Asians not one!

[@MrLTLB]

@@greenthumbpatriot3295 ...have you heard of those ppl who call the CoronaVirus the "china-flu"? Yeah well those P.O.S hate Asians.

[@Johnwayne1968]

I believe the conflict started 1975 at the end of the Vietnam War a lot of people upset because of Vietnamese were giving a lot of special privileges by the government circus Xtreme tax breaks also Asian people bought small stores in black ghetto areas they were not used to the behavior

[@jaredwyatt8315]

Lol protest free hugs at trump rally’s when we actually need trump again should try doing that at a joe Biden rally

[@MS-jx2rh]

uhh but we dont need a trump. a trump is racist. He's why the word " china virus " exists. what we need is someone like obama. not trump or biden. but i would say biden would be, acceptable.

[@onscreen933]

Bro I’m Asian, and black, why does it have to be my cultures?

[@zebracollins7012]

Because of Inequality

[@onscreen933]

@@zebracollins7012 fax

[@michaelshell2413]

Still blaming Trump? I thought this was a Liberal channel. I'd still give you a hug though.

[@zebracollins7012]

Who called it “China virus” and “Kung flu” again?? Yeah trump did

[@kermitlovesbacon1926]

How come no one cares about the attacks on the Jewish community?

[@papasadieadventures]

Start a campaign. Why do YOU need to wait for someone??

[@zebracollins7012]

Like the video said, we need to focus in the issue at hand. Asian hate is at a rise. Is Jewish hate at a rise?? I’m not saying Jewish hate isn’t wrong but I’m saying that we need to acknowledge the issues at hand

[@wisdomseeker0142]

Look all I’m here to say is the extreme racism I saw in China and the barring of black people from businesses including black pregnant women let’s me know where I stand.... stop Asian hate but uhh....I’m very perplexed and confused ...

[@zebracollins7012]

And that means ALL Asians are racist to blacks?? You’re fighting racism with racism

[@DavidCP524]

It’s wrong to say this was a hate crime, prove me wrong. Just say this appears it may have been a hate crime and wait for the evidence to come out.

[@Jry088]

Let's just assume it's not, but you can't deny the fact that there are a lot of that going on right now. Elderlys getting attack for no reason.

[@zebracollins7012]

Like you said, wait for the evidence, meaning your making assumptiongs

[@DavidCP524]

@@zebracollins7012 I think you have that backwards as you can have evidence in either direction.

[@zebracollins7012]

@David Parker Im not saying that it was a hate crime and I’m also not saying it wasn’t. I’m saying that the evidence proves the truth and not you

[@DavidCP524]

@@zebracollins7012 you’re not making sense? I’m not sure how somebody would even claim their opinion supersedes the evidence.

[@JustJae210]

He'd have killed those people regardless of their race. I'm so disappointed at the number of people I've always had respect and admiration for who are playing into the race baiting.

[@LifeScapeCustomDesigns2023]

Lol..."Kung Flu" that's the first time I heard that one. Thank you. Classic!

[@zebracollins7012]

Ok racist

[@LifeScapeCustomDesigns2023]

@@zebracollins7012 lmao...easy to judge due to lack of humor. Let me try...idiot.

[@liza6162]

Thank you