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Stray Dog (1949)
Rashomon (1950)
Ikiru (1952)
Seven Samurai (1954)
Hidden Fortress (1958)
The Magnificent Seven (1960)

Flower Drum Song (1961)

Yojimbo (1961)

High and Low (1963)

Enter the Dragon (1973)

Heroes of the East (1978)

Chan is Missing (1982)

Ran (1985)

Hotaru no haka (Grave of the Fireflies) (1988)

My Neighbor Totoro (1988)

Mississippi Masala (1991)

The Joy Luck Club (1993)

Rapa – Nui (1994)

Ghost in the Shell (1996)

Princess Mononoke (1997)

Matrix (1999)

Catfish in Black Bean Sauce (2000)

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

Spirited Away (2001)

Bend it Like Beckham (2002)

Hero (2002)

Rabbit – Proof Fence (2002)

Whale Rider (2002)

The Namesake (2006)

American Pastime (2007)

A Place in the Middle (2014)

Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)

Moana (2016)

The Tiger Hunter (2016)

Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

Always Be My Maybe (2019)

The Farewell (2019)

Parasite (2019)

Minari (2020)

Tigertail (2020)

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Castle in the Sky (1986)
Akira (1988)
Ponyo (2008)

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Redefine American | Asian Americans | PBS LearningMedia

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Mamie Tape, born in the U.S., is one of the earliest Asian Americans. Her parents, Joseph and Mary, were self-made, entrepreneurial Chinese immigrants. Her father found a way to continue a thriving business as a broker despite the anti-Chinese atmosphere.

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The Chinese Transcontinental Railroad Workers | Asian Americans | PBS LearningMedia

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The construction of the 1,776-mile Transcontinental Railroad was established by the federal government's Pacific Railway Act of 1862. The Central Pacific Railroad (West, breaking ground in Sacramento, California) and the Union Pacific Railroad (East, breaking ground in Omaha, Nebraska) took on the challenge to link travel between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.

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Asian American Voices in Politics | Asian Americans | PBS LearningMedia

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Patsy Mink faced both racial and gender discrimination as a Japanese American woman who was born in Hawaii. Many tried to deny her opportunities, such as attending medical school, practicing law and running for U.S. Congress.

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During the post-World War II era and after nearly a hundred years of anti-Asian sentiment and legislation, many Asian Americans hoped to be more accepted by American society. They didn't want to be viewed as a threat to national security like Japanese Americans were when they were imprisoned during WWII.

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The 1982 murder of Vincent Chin represents a pivotal moment in civil rights history. It is the first time that federal hate crime laws are used in a case involving an Asian American victim. Judge Kaufman sentenced the perpetrators to three years' probation and a $3,000 fine because it was deemed as nothing more than a simple barroom brawl.

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May 1, 2021

By Beatrice Alvarez

Every day in May we are celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with stories that explore aspects of our shared American history. Every day, we will amplify AAPI voices and offer a story to stream from across PBS stations, long-running series, and filmmakers. The best part is that if we do something every day for a month, perhaps it can become a habit, a way to be, that we continue long after the 31 days are over.

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31 Stories for 31 Days of AAPI Heritage Month

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May 1, 2021 By Beatrice Alvarez Every day in May we are celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with stories that explore aspects of our shared American history. Every day, we will amplify AAPI voices and offer a story to stream from across PBS stations, long-running series, and filmmakers.

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Recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health

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Recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health

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WASHINGTON - Today is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Mental Health Day which is part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month and promotes awareness of mental health barriers unique to the AANHPI community. To commemorate the day, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements:
CAPAC Leadership Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:
"This Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, more Americans than ever are rallying around our community to help stop anti-Asian hate. But there is another long-term threat to the wellbeing of AAPI communities, and that is the lack of mental healthcare that meets the needs of the AANHPI community. Either because of stigma or the lack of linguistically and culturally appropriate care, many AAPIs neglect their mental health, and it has resulted in disproportionate rates of problems like suicide and depression. That is why, today and for the rest of Mental Health Awareness Month, it's essential that we urge all AANHPIs to take care of their mental health just as they would their physical health.

"As Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, I am committed to addressing the stigma, barriers, and disparities that keep the AAPI community from accessing quality and affordable behavioral health care, such as the need for translation services, or lack of access to health insurance. The AANHPI community is among the fastest growing and most diverse racial groups in the United States and yet only 23.3% of AANHPI adults with a mental illness were able to receive treatment in 2019. More alarmingly, suicide is leading cause of death for Asian or Pacific Islander youth ages 15-24. This is true of no other racial group in American. Now, more than ever, it is critical to destigmatize seeking help, and so let today be a call for our community and allies to advocate for health care policies that increase the accessibility of mental health care services."
Congresswoman Grace Meng (NY-06), CAPAC First Vice Chair:
"As we observe Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders Mental Health Awareness Day, we reflect upon the unique challenges the diverse AAPI communities battle and the work that lies ahead in combating disparities in mental health care. COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, resulting in some of the highest rates of hospitalization during the pandemic compared to other health groups, and Asian Americans continue to battle the trauma of the spike in anti-Asian hate incidents. Due to cultural stigmas and systemic barriers of language access, AAPIs have some of the lowest help-seeking rates of any racial or ethnic group for mental health care. This is unacceptable and it must change. We must stand together to ensure that our community receives quality mental and physical healthcare."
Congressman Mark Takano (CA-41), CAPAC Second Vice Chair:
"The AANHPI community has the lowest mental health help-seeking rate of any racial or ethnic group in the United States. This is driven by limited access to quality mental health treatment or cultural stigmas. Today we must recommit to eliminating systemic barriers and ending the stigmas that prevent the AANHPI community from seeking necessary healthcare. It's important that we treat mental health seriously and prioritize seeking help when needed. In Congress, we will keep fighting to make mental healthcare more accessible for everyone in the AANHPI community."
Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-33), CAPAC Whip
"Today is AANHPI Mental Health Day, when we raise awareness about the mental health challenges facing members of the AANHPI community. This year has been incredibly difficult for Asian Americans, who have experienced heightened discrimination and hate after being wrongfully blamed for spreading COVID-19. Over the past year, 15% of the AAPI community, or more than 2.9 million people, reported having a mental illness. In addition, 1 in 3 Asian Americans fear threats or violence. Even before COVID-19, Asian Americans have been confronted with race-based stereotypes, including the 'model minority' myth and the perpetual foreigner stereotype. On top of that, knowledge of the mental health needs of AAPIs is limited as few epidemiological studies have even included Asian Americans. Language barriers and lack of awareness of the available resources also makes seeking treatment even more difficult. Today we recommit to breaking down the barriers to mental health care for AAPIs and work toward creating an America where no one lives in fear simply because of who they are or what they look like."
Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele (HI-02), CAPAC Freshmen Representative:
"I'm proud to join my CAPAC colleagues in recognizing May 10th as National Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day, and raising awareness to this very important issue nationally. Our communities struggle daily with mental health wellness at alarmingly disproportionate rates. Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, specifically, are less likely to receive the mental health services they need, including access to prescription medications. Today, we recognize the need to support those who are most vulnerable and increase accessibility to mental health service providers for all communities."
CAPAC Executive Board Members Senator Mazie K. Hirono (HI):
"Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have some of the lowest utilization rates of mental health services in the country, and also face a wide range of economic, cultural, and social barriers that prevent them from accessing quality mental health services. Today, we acknowledge the progress we must make to address these barriers and the stigma that still exists in accessing mental health care, in addition to the mental health consequences of the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes and the coronavirus pandemic."
Congressman Ed Case (HI-01):
" COVID-19 affects us all, but our AANHPI communities more than others," said Congressman Ed Case (HI-01). "In my Hawai'i, with the highest percentage by far of AANHPI in the country, a February 2021 survey by our Department of Health confirmed that a solid majority said they had experienced some negative mental health conditions over the prior six months. In short, AANHPIs are not alone and should seek professional help when needed. Our American Rescue Plan, with $4 billion to support prevention of, and treatment for, mental health and substance abuse disorders, help all Americans including AANHPIs through this once-in-a-lifetime crisis."
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13):
"The horrific rise in targeted violence against members of the AANHPI community over the past year, coupled with perpetual stereotyping and traumatization, has shown how closely related systemic racism is with mental health challenges. Members of the AANHPI community are the least likely of any racial or ethnic group to report mental health issues-a direct consequence of the structural barriers preventing access to services. Mental Health Awareness Month is an opportunity for us not only to reflect on the importance of care and empathy, it is a time for us to implement policies that improve quality and access to mental health services. When our policy priorities reflect compassion and confront hatred, then we will be able to end the stigma surrounding mental health."
Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06):
"Nearly all of us have a friend, family member, or loved one who lives with a mental illness. That is why it is critical that we continue to break down barriers to care and work to end the stigma in our communities. Especially over the past year, members of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities have been challenged by both the pandemic and the rise in anti-AAPI racism. Now, more than ever, we must meet this moment with a comprehensive health care strategy that prioritizes our mental health and well-being. That is why it is crucial that we continue to raise awareness across the nation about the social injustice for care in the AAPI community and call for the resources and mental health infrastructure necessary to aid our recovery."
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10):
"As we recognize National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Day, let us recommit to tackling health disparities in our community, ending the stigma surrounding mental health care, and supporting our friends, family and community members when they are in need. The past year has been incredibly difficult for members of the AAPI community. Not only have we endured a global pandemic, we've also faced a sickening rise in hate crimes and violence towards our friends, loved ones, and our elders. Our community has always been incredibly strong, resilient, and courageous and we will continue to support each other during this critical time."
CAPAC Associate Members Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-05):
"The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it not only a rise in hate crimes against AANHPI people, but also a new awareness, and reliving, of the decades of discrimination against them. As we fight to end these racist attacks and move toward a more equitable society, we must also recognize the toll this trauma has taken on the mental health of the AANHPI community, and ensure they have the resources and support they need. This AANHPI Mental Health Day, we stand up to hate and the stigma around mental health and substance abuse disorders, and recommit ourselves to not just addressing the problem, but being part of the solution."
Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04):
"I'm glad to join my colleagues in the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus to recognize May 10 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Mental Health Day. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought an increased awareness about the mental health struggles that many Americans face, as well as the stigma, language and cultural barriers, and access issues that stand in the way of care. As we work to build a better mental health care system, I look forward to continuing my work with Nevada's AAPI community to make compassionate, culturally-competent mental health care available to all."
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (NY-12):
"On this Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Mental Health Awareness Day, we must confront the heightened stigma surrounding mental health in these communities. We must continue to raise awareness of available mental health resources and combat the dangerous stigma which deters too many from seeking professional help. We also must acknowledge how issues of immigration, housing, discrimination, and access to care have created additional barriers to overall wellness. To tackle these issues head on we need to support policies in Congress and our communities that ensure access to mental health care for all who need and want it."
Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45):
"We have seen an unprecedented spike in Anti-Asian hate crimes during the pandemic, which is threatening both the physical and mental health of the AAPI community. It's essential we equip providers with every tool they need to prevent a second pandemic -- a mental health pandemic -- from devastating our AAPI neighbors, including culturally-competent care."

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CAPAC Members Commemorate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day

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WASHINGTON - Today is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Mental Health Day which is part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month and promotes awareness of mental health barriers unique to the AANHPI community.

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What parallels do you see between the Vincent Chin case and recent events?

What role do you think an Us versus Them mentality plays in these events?

How important do you think the idea of rainbow coalition Jackson refers to is for America and for Landon?

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Asian Americans and Jesse Jackson - From Vincent Chin to the Rainbow Coalition - A Conversation with the Rev. Jesse Jackson - East Wind ezine

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by Eddie Wong with May Louie, Mike Murase, Cindy Ng, Mabel Teng, and Butch Wing. One of the questions that arose among Asian Americans in the aftermath of the huge demonstrations protesting the murder of George Floyd is how Asian Americans can become allies in supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Is diversity of casting the answer to inclusion in movies?
How important is diversity in the writing stages?
Why has inclusion of minorities in
movie franchises been attacked?

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Members of the AAPI community speak candidly in this new documentary after the mass shooting in Atlanta on March 16, 2021.

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LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Short documentary film IN THE VISIBLE is now available on YouTube. Director Natasha Lee and Producer Lucia Tran assembled an all-volunteer, all Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) identifying crew in the days following the March 16, 2021, mass shooting of six AAPI victims in Atlanta, GA. Through the AAPI documentary subjects telling of their unique experiences of life in America, Lee and Tran look to dispel the 'model minority' myth and perception that those of AAPI descent belong to a monolithic culture. Furthermore, Lee and Tran see IN THE VISIBLE as a tool in the ongoing fight against white supremacy and the erasure of BIPOC American experiences from the American experience.

A film still from 'In The Visible.' 'In The Visible,' a short film by Director Natasha Lee and Producer Lucia Tran, dismantles Asian American stereotypes and the model minority myth through storytelling in the words of the community members themselves.

"Time and again we've seen the misportrayal of Asian Americans and other BIPOC on screen, and time and again we accepted it for what it was," said Lee. "But Vicha Ratanapakdee's death [by fatal assault in San Francisco on Jan. 28, 2021] made me see that it was time to reclaim our voice and tell our own stories. IN THE VISIBLE is about taking space and refusing to be invisible. Our many shades and cultures make us beautiful and vital to this life."

IN THE VISIBLE's subjects are Nithya Raman (South Asian American, LA City Councilwoman), Jake Choi (Korean American, Actor), Joy Cho (Thai American, Designer), Mas Yamashita (Japanese American, Retired), Tisha Alyn (Filipino American, Golfer), Sherry Cola (Chinese American, Comedian/Actress), Larry Sir (Cambodian American, Mechanic), Lindsay Watson (Hawaiian, Actress), Lien Ta (Vietnamese-Chinese American, Restaurateur), Benjamin Holtrop (Taiwanese American, Stylist), June Berk (Japanese American, JANM Volunteer), and Albert Tsai (Taiwanese American, Actor).

"We've pledged allegiance to this country, and being indivisible applies to ALL of us," said Tran. "Storytelling is step one in the process of addressing injustices, not just for our community. We join with other BIPOC creators to challenge the marginalizing and diminishing of our cultures, and the systematic, destructive manipulation by white supremacy of the AAPI community against other BIPOC communities as a 'model minority.'"

Watch IN THE VISIBLE now at https://youtu.be/tCkpkvuQTwg

For more information and ways to take action, please visit https://www.inthevisible.co.

SOURCE In The Visible film

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Police Story (1985)

The Last Emperor (1987)

Raise The Red Lantern (1991)

Chungking Express (1994)

To Live (1994)

Ringu (1998)

Rush Hour (1998)

In The Mood For Love (2000)

Yi Yi (2000)

Shaolin Soccer (2001)

Memories of Murder (2003)

Old Boy (2003)

Kung Fu Hustle (2004)

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2005)

The Host (2006)

3 Idiots (2009)

Mother (2009)

Nomadland (2020)

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The science behind ‘us vs. them’ | Dan Shapiro, Robert Sapolsky & more | Big Think

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The Men Accused of Assaulting a Thalia Massie in Hawaii

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The Men Accused of Assaulting a Thalia Massie in Hawaii

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The Island Murder | Article

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In the early morning hours of September 13, 1931, Navy wife Thalia Fortescue Massie told the Honolulu police that she'd been hauled into a car, driven down Ala Moana Boulevard, beaten, dragged into the brush, and raped by four or five men. Within twelve hours, police had rounded up five suspects, all from the working class neighborhoods of Kalihi-Palama. The young men, two Native Hawaiians, two Japanese, and one Chinese-Hawaiian, would become known as the "Ala Moana boys."

The Usual Suspects
The two largest newspapers in Hawai'i labeled the suspects "thugs," "fiends," and "gangsters." Though she had previously blanked on any identifying details, Thalia Massie suddenly recollected Horace Ida's license plate number, which was probably fed to her by someone in the Honolulu police department. The papers printed the boys' photos and addresses and cited their police records without explaining the outcomes of the prior charges. The five young men certainly were not angels in the community, but they quickly became demons in the papers.

Joseph Kahahawai
Joseph Kahahawai, a 20-year-old Native Hawaiian, was the leader of a loose association of boys who called themselves the "School Street gang." Kahahawai, nicknamed Kalani by members of his St. Louis College football team, grew up in a section of Honolulu called Iwilei, a working-class area with a red light district. He never finished high school at St. Louis College, but he wore his football ring proudly, even on the day he was killed. At the time of Joseph's death, Kalani's family lived in a small house on School Street, in the Palama district of town, within blocks of the other boys.

Ben Ahakuelo
Ben Ahakuelo, also a 20-year-old Native Hawaiian, had already made a local name for himself. His football skill earned him the nickname Flash Ahakuelo, and his boxinf talent won him a place representing Hawai'i in the National Amateur Boxing Championship Tournament of 1931 in Madison Square Garden, New York.

Horace Ida
Horace Ida, a 24-year-old man of Japanese descent, had just returned to Hawai'i to help his mother and sister around the house. He had been living in California, hoping to find a job. It was the first time he had been back to Honolulu since his father's death in 1929. Horace's real name was Shomatsu, but his classmates had nicknamed him Shorty. It was Horace's car that would implicate all five suspects in the Massie case.

Henry Chang
Henry Chang, a 22-year-old who was part Native Hawaiian and part Chinese, had recently returned to Hawai'i from a job working on a salmon farm. His parents needed him home to help tend the cows and chickens on their farm, and he returned after working thirteen months in Alaska.

David Takai
David Takai, a 21-year-old of Japanese descent, was the only suspect that Thalia failed to identify. Called Mack by his friends, Takai lived close to the other boys in the Palama district, and like the others, struggled to find work in the tough times of the Great Depression.

Taken for Criminals
After high school, the young men had shifted from job to job in the fruit canneries or on the island's docks. When between jobs, they often passed their hours on the Kauluwela playground or hanging out in front of the neighborhood beer joints. Their individual criminal histories varied. The newspapers reported Joseph Kahahawai was guilty of robbery, when in fact he had never been convicted. A mistrial had been declared and rather than submit to another trial, he had agreed to plead guilty to assault and battery. Ben Ahakuelo was described as a "convicted rapist" despite the fact that he had been neither charged with nor convicted of rape. He and Henry Chang had been involved the year before in a case that was first charged as attempted rape and eventually brought down to fornication after the complainant admitted that she'd been a willing participant. The two had spent four months in jail before the complainant came forward with her admission, and the parole board accepted their request for immediate release in light of the new information.

Trial and Vengeance
The boys' case went to trial in November 1932 and ended a month later in a mistrial. After 97 hours of deliberation, the jury had been unable to reach a verdict; no evidence conclusively tied the five to any crime involving Thalia Massie. A week later Horace Ida was kidnapped by Navy men. Trying to force a confession, they beat him with belt buckles. In early January, Grace Fortescue and Tommy Massie, still in search of the confession that would clear Thalia Massie's name, kidnapped Joseph Kahahawai. While questioning him, one of the kidnappers shot and killed the young Hawaiian.

Changed Lives
In the end, Thalia's fabricated story cost the five suspects dearly. Joseph Kahahawai was murdered. Horace Ida bore scars from belt buckles, and Ben Ahakuelo, Henry Chang, and David Takai lived in the shadow of the case until their deaths.

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How would you feel if you saw the people who murdered your loved one have a 10 - year prison sentence converted to 1 hour in someone's office?

How do you think this sentencing compares to what we see today when people of different racial backgrounds are convicted of similar crimes?

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Lower School
The Name Jar - Yangsook Choi
The Only Child - Guojing
Baseball Saved Us - Ken Mochizuki
The Arrival - Shaun Tan

Middle School
Awesome Asian Americans - Phil Amara and Oliver Chin
Ghosts of Gold Mountain - Gordon Chang

Upper School
Chinese in America - Iris Chang
Stories of Your Life and Other Short Stories - Ted Chiang
From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry: The Killing of Vincent Chin and the Trial that Galvanized the Asian American Movement - Paula Yoo

Faculty
Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds - David Pollock et al

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President Biden Signs COVID - 19 Hate Crimes Act

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"Hate has no place in America – and I look forward to making that clear this afternoon by signing the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law." President Biden

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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.

At an event in the East Room of the White House, Biden thanked lawmakers for coming together to pass the legislation. He said standing against hatred and racism, which he called "the ugly poison that has long haunted and plagued our nation," is what brings Americans together.

"My message to all of those who are hurting is: We see you and the Congress has said, we see you. And we are committed to stop the hatred and the bias," he said.

Hate has no place in America - and I look forward to making that clear this afternoon by signing the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law.
- President Biden (@POTUS) May 20, 2021

The legislation, introduced by Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., and Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, aims to make the reporting of hate crimes more accessible at the local and state levels by boosting public outreach and ensuring reporting resources are available online in multiple languages.

It also directs the Department of Justice to designate a point person to expedite the review of hate crimes related to COVID-19 and authorizes grants to state and local governments to conduct crime-reduction programs to prevent and respond to hate crimes.

Vice President Harris introduced Biden ahead of the signing and reflected on the increase in violence against Asian Americans.

"This violence - it did not come from nowhere, and none of it is new. In my life, my lived experience, I have seen how hate can pervade our communities," she said. Harris, who is the first Asian American vice president, added, "I have seen how hate can impede our progress. And I have seen how people uniting against hate can strengthen our country."

Harris noted the work to combat racism doesn't end with the signing of the bill.

"Here's the truth: Racism exists in America. Xenophobia exists in America, antisemitism, Islamophobia, homophobia, transphobia - it all exists. And so the work to address injustice wherever it exists remains the work ahead," she said.

The signing comes two days after the House of Representatives passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act by a vote of 364-62; all 62 votes against the bill were from Republicans. The Senate approved the legislation last month, with near-unanimous support; Missouri Republican Josh Hawley was the sole senator to vote against the bill.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., attended Thursday's ceremony along with a number of Democrats, advocates, families of victims of hate crimes and others. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, who helped co-author a key provision that paved the way for the bill's passage, was also in attendance.

Asian Americans have faced a dramatic spike in violence throughout the pandemic. The organization Stop AAPI Hate documented 6,603 hate incidents from March 2020 to March 2021, and leaders said the true number is much higher as many hate crimes go unreported. Democrats have pointed to former President Donald Trump's frequent use of racist phrases such as "kung flu" to describe the coronavirus as a link to the increase in anti-Asian sentiment in the country.

Stop AAPI Hate praised the legislation for investing in "community-centered solutions and provisions to mitigate anti-Asian rhetoric" but said further legislation is needed to address the "root causes of systemic racism and oppression."

"Because the Act centers criminal law enforcement agencies in its solutions, it will not address the overwhelming majority of incidents reported to our site which are not hate crimes, but serious hate incidents," the coalition said in a statement after the House passage.

Attorney General Merrick Garland called the bill signing an "important step toward protecting everyone in our country from acts of hate and intolerance."

"The Department of Justice is proud to play a central role in implementing this legislation," he said in a statement following the signing. "Investigating and prosecuting hate crimes is a top priority, deeply rooted in the department's founding. We will use the new law to enhance the aggressive measures we are taking to combat crime motivated by bigotry and discrimination."

Read the full legislation below.

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

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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. At an event in the East Room of the White House, Biden thanked lawmakers for coming together to pass the legislation.

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