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Civilians and Police Officers are killing either old Asians or black people. There are 3 colored people killed everyday by police officers, there used to be racial tension between black and Asian people but they are now supporting each other, and out of 2,808 reports, 8.7 percent were physical assault.

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1. "I absolutely think that the two sides can and must learn from one another," Chan said in an interview. "Our history and experiences may not exactly be identical in this country, but our ultimate goals are aligned." (URL -https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/2021/05/14/black-lives-matter-and-stop-asian-hate-movement-build-bridges-nj/4894190001/)

2. "Police kill 3 people every day. Since the George Floyd killing, Police have killed 1,000 people and are killing at similar rates to past years." (URL -https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/25/how-many-people-have-police-killed-since-george-floyd)

3. "Out of 2,808 reports, 70.9 percent has been verbal harassment, 21.4 percent shunning, 8.7 percent physical assault, 6.4 percent coughed on or spat on, and 8 percent workplace discrimination or refusal of service." (URL - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56218684)

4. “The skyrocketing number of hate crimes against Asian Americans continues to grow, despite our repeated pleas for help,” Kim wrote. “The crimes ignored and even excused. Remember Vincent Chin.” (URL - https://www.thecut.com/2021/02/the-us-is-seeing-a-massive-spike-in-anti-asian-hate-crimes.html)

5. “This may be the first time you are hearing about this violence if you are not following Asian American news because the mainstream media does not spotlight our stories,” Nguyễn wrote in the caption alongside her video. “Racism kills.” (URL - https://www.thecut.com/2021/02/the-us-is-seeing-a-massive-spike-in-anti-asian-hate-crimes.html)

6. It's a matter of misunderstanding, said Jayson, who is Black. Asians open businesses in Black neighborhoods and do not speak English well. Blacks may mistake a language barrier for aloofness and disrespect, he said. What Asians must do is invest in the communities they do business in, such as hiring Black people in the neighborhood, he suggested."
(URL -https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/2021/05/14/black-lives-matter-and-stop-asian-hate-movement-build-bridges-nj/4894190001/

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Although Asian hate crimes as well as racism against African Americans may have been decreasing it is still an unsolved problem. It has been happening for over 100 years, barely anyone is doing anything about this issue, and these hate crimes are causing fear to rise upon those of that race.
URL- https://upfront.scholastic.com/issues/2020-21/101220/two-americas.html#1270L
1) "Many experts point out that these inequalities are rooted in systemic racism."
2) "Research also shows that Black and Latinx people are more likely than white people to be arrested, convicted, and given longer sentences for similar offenses"
3) "Black people are locked up at more than five times the rate than white people.
4) "...neighborhoods across the country are heavily divided by race—and unequal. Experts say that’s not a coincidence."
5) "today, about three-quarters of Black and Latinx students nationwide go to schools where most of their peers are students of color..."
6) "For every $100 in wealth accumulated by an average white family, a Black family holds just $5.04. Wealth is more than just income. It’s all assets—such as homes—and investments minus debt, such as student loans."

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Social media might be a safe place for some people but really it's a danger. This need to change by perhaps making social media guidelines better specifying and banned hate. Cyber bullying is becoming worse  and easier on these platforms, harming teens mental health, and its poisoning teens brains to think that were not perfect.
Quotes:
1. "Main reasons people get cyber bullied: 61% appearance, 25% academic achievement/intelligence, 17% race, 15% sexuality, 11% religion, 20% other"
2. "The words people use to bully are out there in the digital space, and so cyber bullying is more difficult to spot, meaning it often goes unnoticed."
3. "Victims can feel these effects in both short and long term, and they help point out why we should be taking cyber bullying so seriously."
4."These impacts are far more severe than just "feeling bad" about yourself. They go deeper and touch more sensitive parts of the human psyche."
5."Change eating and sleeping habits"
6."Attempt self-harm or threaten suicide"
https://www.broadbandsearch.net/blog/cyber-bullying-statistics

Call to action:
You can help find those who engage in cyber bullying by noticing if a person stops using technology quickly when someone walks by or looks nervous or jumpy when on social media. If you see any of these signs please tell an adult you trust to help investigate if that individual is bullying someone or call Get Help Now | StopBullying.gov.

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There needs to be a change in beauty/lifestyle standards created by social media. As more standards develop, many are feeling symptoms of overwhelming anxiety, are developing insecurities based on edited images, as well as being unhappy with their lives after looking at the plastered images of other ones.
Quotes:

Url for both quotes below:
https://newsela.com/read/teens-perfect-life-anxiety

“Modern life has become a maze where unreasonable expectations and too many choices nibble away at our peace of mind.”

“that what people post on Instagram and Snapchat are two-dimensional. It is about as real as shape-shifters and fire-breathing beasts”

Url: https://childmind.org/article/how-using-social-media-affects-teenagers/
“In fact, experts worry that the social media and text messages that have become so integral to teenage life are promoting anxiety and lowering self-esteem.”
Url: https://time.com/4459153/social-media-body-image/ states: “Social media has also become a toxic mirror.”
Url: https://www.center4research.org/social-media-affects-mental-health/ states: “In fact, teens and young adults often worry about what they call FoMO, which stands for “fear of missing out,” which is anxiety about missing out on experiences.”
Url: https://www.center4research.org/social-media-affects-mental-health “Social media can worsen feelings of FOMO, for example, if someone sees posts about a party that they were not invited to.”

Call to action:
It’s ok for people to post unedited and real things online as long as they are comfortable. In order to shut down these high and stressful standards, people shouldn't be afraid to show reality within images and videos shared online.

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Most people think of social media as a fun place to share and connect, but they don’t see the negative in social media. Somethings needs to be done to stop bullying, negative effects and find a better way to stop inappropriate stuff from getting to younger users.

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Even though there might be scary things going on in this world, people must take a stand in what they believe is right. There must be something done because many Asians have been killed every day, racism has become normalized, and more awareness needs to be spread.

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while many people think that we don't need change but other believe that we do need change because many teens are suffering from mental health problems than ever before and Teens need help and understanding from older adults

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Although many people do not realize it, Covid has had a negative impact on teens and their mental health. It is important to acknowledge that most teens had trouble keeping in touch with their friends, feeling isolated from people, and becoming depressed all due to quarantine.

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Teens suffering from boredom, depression or isolation, need the support of adults to feel happier during COVID-19. Many teens deeply depend on their friends to ignore the world around them and the many problems in the community, boredom-prone people are more likely to go and break social distancing, and has caused the death rates to increase.

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Many people think Social media is harmless, but the truth is that social media can be cruel. It can cause depression, anxiety, and bad self esteem, but the worst part is that it is extremely addicting.

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Yasemin's Thesis:           Racism has been normalized in America and effects thousands everyday. Entire demographics are grouped into one, and looked at as a single thought. These normalized stereotypes result in police brutality, discrimination, and deep-rooted systematic racism. 

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Yasemin's Thesis:           Racism has been normalized in America and effects thousands everyday. Entire demographics are grouped into one, and looked at as a single thought. These normalized stereotypes result in police brutality, discrimination, and deep-rooted systematic racism. 

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Aarchi's Thesis Statement  Even though there are some positive effects of social media, there are many people who use social media are having negative effects on themselves. Social media is causing problems on mental health, it is also affecting their physical health, and it sometimes makes people think about going in a wrong direction   

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Aarchi's Thesis Statement  Even though there are some positive effects of social media, there are many people who use social media are having negative effects on themselves. Social media is causing problems on mental health, it is also affecting their physical health, and it sometimes makes people think about going in a wrong direction   

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Asian lives are being threatened and we need to do something about it. They are being hurt in a violent way, and people do not care enough to help. Some are afraid to go in public alone because of it. It is happening now more than ever because of where the Virus outbreak originated. People who care should rise up and protest in favor of those being discriminated against.

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Social media is often portrayed as helpful for us, but change is needed in order to balance the positives and negatives. We must acknowledge this because many people have been abused by social media, as well as it having a negative impact on your health, and even leading cybercriminals to know sensitive information.
Reason 1- Many people have been abused by social media.
URL: https://newsela.com/read/teen-suicide-social-media/id/37768/?collection_id=339&search_id=48df3730-d3ce-4b0a-b1a8-37cda70f1bbc
Quotes: Social media posts showing "perfect" lives may be taking a toll on teens' mental health, researchers say.
"After hours of scrolling through Instagram feeds, I just feel worse about myself because I feel left out," said Caitlin Hearty, a 17-year-old Littleton, Colorado, high school senior.
Reason 2: It can have a negative impact on your health.
URL: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2017/06/30/a-run-down-of-social-medias-effects-on-our-mental-health/?sh=1c2b55e62e5a
Quotes: The authors conclude that “it may be plausible to speak specifically of ‘Facebook Addiction Disorder’…because addiction criteria, such as neglect of personal life, mental preoccupation, escapism, mood modifying experiences, tolerance and concealing the addictive behavior, appear to be present in some people who use [social networks] excessively.”
One study a few years ago found that Facebook use was linked to both less moment-to-moment happiness and less life satisfaction—the more people used Facebook in a day, the more these two variables dropped off.
Reason 3: It can lead cybercriminals to know sensitive information.
URL: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jessicabaron/2019/04/30/social-media-platforms-increasingly-popular-with-cybercriminals/?sh=68eee30f7324
Quotes: Because it is free, easy to use, accessible throughout much of the world, and doesn’t require identity authentication, social media offers fraudsters a way to appear legitimate, hide behind anonymity, and provides them a low-cost way to reach potential victims.
According to RSA, social media fraud attacks have increased by 43% over the last year alone and cybercriminals are constantly finding new ways to exploit these platforms.
Call to Action: We’ve seen what social media can do to people. It impacts people’s health, including their mental health, and even leading cybercriminals to know sensitive information. But it’s time that we consider the consequences of social media and prevent them. There are many ways to spread awareness of the situation, including a variety of campaigns and non-profit organizations. Doing a quick search and supporting them is very easy. Together, we could do more.

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Many teens are too pressured because of the result of social media,which is indeed of a change causing mental and physical affects. Teens are getting stressed, overwhelmed, and anxiety from social media . Social media is not secured and theirs no privacy on these platforms.  Lastly, many teens face isolation because of cyber bullying ad bad people on the internet.
https://www.thehealthy.com/mental-health/negative-effects-of-social-media/
"Peer pressure is alive and well on social media, Social media encourages groups of people connected to each other online to share similar ideas and beliefs"
https://www.thehealthy.com/mental-health/negative-effects-of-social-media/
"We can spend so much time talking to people over social media—with “LOLs,” likes, emojis, and quick comments—that we may have a more difficult time engaging in conversation with people in real life."
https://www.thehealthy.com/mental-health/negative-effects-of-social-media/
"Acknowledged the potential negative effects of social media in children and adolescents, such as cyber bullying, facebook depression, sexting, and even exposure to inappropriate content."
https://www.thehealthy.com/mental-health/negative-effects-of-social-media/
"social media influenced them to overspend on experiences and linked a heavy use on these platforms"
https://www.thehealthy.com/mental-health/negative-effects-of-social-media/
"Although seemingly a harmless habit—especially if you have a few minutes to spare—there may be health risks associated with social media use."
https://www.thehealthy.com/mental-health/negative-effects-of-social-media/
"But a new study suggests that too much social media leads to disconnection and loneliness"

Overall, social media is a dangerous environment that has to get fixed by creating better socialization and to escape social media, having more safety and privacy on internet users and location showing/sharing, and being able to not get involved with bad people and drama that will only make your life as a teen much worse.

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Think of all the people that are dying or being hurt by people because of who they are. There are people out there protesting for them just so they can have a life of freedom without being scared of the outside and you can help them if you change a persons mind one by one or you can protest.

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1)  “Research shows that adolescents depend on their friendships to maintain a sense of self-worth and to manage anxiety and depression. "
Goldberg, Emma. 'I Felt Like I Was Suffocating.'.

2)“When you’re with friends, you’re completely distracted and you don’t think about the bad stuff going on. During the beginning of quarantine, I was so alone. All the sad things I used to brush off, I realized I couldn’t brush them off anymore.” Aya Raji.
Goldberg, Emma. 'I Felt Like I Was Suffocating.'.

3)“ The students, though, had the option to push a button to receive a painful electric shock. About two-thirds of the male and a quarter of the female students pushed that button. Some pushed it more than once. This suggests that even pain is preferable to boredom for some.”
“Boredom May Pose a Public Health Threat in the Social Distancing Era.” Newsela, newsela.com/read/boredom-link-to-social-distancing/id/2001019779/.
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1. “It’s sad and somewhat lonely.” —AYDEN HUFFORD, 15 https://upfront.scholastic.com/content/dam/classroom-magazines/upfront/issues/2020-21/021521/p14-17-covidisolation-cov/UPF-021521-LEXILE-p14-17.pdf

2.  “A lot of adults assume teens have it easy,” Aya says. “But it’s hitting us the hardest.” https://upfront.scholastic.com/content/dam/classroom-magazines/upfront/issues/2020-21/021521/p14-17-covidisolation-cov/UPF-021521-LEXILE-p14-17.pdf

3. “When I can’t see my friends, I feel like the world is caving in.” https://upfront.scholastic.com/issues/2020-21/021521/i-felt-like-i-was-suffocating1.html#1150L

4. “Usually my friends would’ve helped me, but I didn’t have them, so it was harder to deal” https://upfront.scholastic.com/content/dam/classroom-magazines/upfront/issues/2020-21/021521/p14-17-covidisolation-cov/UPF-021521-LEXILE-p14-17.pdf

5. “I felt like I was trapped in my own little house and everyone was far away,” says Aya, 15. https://upfront.scholastic.com/content/dam/classroom-magazines/upfront/issues/2020-21/021521/p14-17-covidisolation-cov/UPF-021521-LEXILE-p14-17.pdf

6. “It’s been anxiety which feeds into insomnia,” Colby Peck, who graduated in the spring from Woodside High School, in Woodside, California https://upfront.scholastic.com/issues/2020-21/021521/i-felt-like-i-was-suffocating1.html#1150L

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URL-https://childmind.org/article/is-social-media-use-causing-depression/

https://childmind.org/article/is-internet-addiction-real/
1)"The more superficial it is, the less likely it’s going to cause you to feel connected, which is something we all need.”- Dr. Alexandra Hamlet

2)“Social media can have a profound effect on sleep, you have the intention to check Facebook or Instagram for 5 minutes, and the next thing you know 50 minutes are gone" Dr Bubrick

3) "Many girls are bombarded with their friends posting the most perfect pictures of themselves, or they’re following celebrities and influencers who do a lot of Photoshopping and have makeup and hair teams,” -Dr. Alexandra Hamlet

4) "Kids spend so much time on social media trying to post what they think the world will think is a perfect life. Look at how happy I am! Look how beautiful I am! Without that they’re worried that their friends won’t accept them. They’re afraid of being rejected"-Dr. Alexandra Hamlet

5)  We would be looking at adolescents who are pushing everything else (for social media)  out of their lives,” - Dr. Anderson

6)“Our brains are hardwired to like things that are novel and stimulating, and the phone captures that,” - Dr. Cruger.

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For thesis, explain position and social in sentence 1.  Then,  provide the three reasons why in sentence 2.

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1) “Studies have shown that social media use can have a bad effect on some young people. It has been linked to increased worrying and feelings of depression.” https://newsela.com/read/teen-emotional-health-social-media/id/31748/?search_id=bf34f619-ff4d-4d3a-8dfe-19a4d343168e
2) “Young women, in particular, are bombarded with images of perfect bodies. Many of those images are digitally edited to mask people's flaws and imperfections.” https://newsela.com/read/teen-emotional-health-social-media/id/31748/?search_id=bf34f619-ff4d-4d3a-8dfe-19a4d343168e

3) “A new study suggests a link between the increase in teen suicides and social media use” https://newsela.com/read/teen-suicide-social-media/id/37765/?collection_id=339&search_id=87a6af75-71ac-40b8-8b76-2adf099c105e
4) “willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices” https://cyberbullying.org/what-is-cyberbullying

5) “Parents can also help by limiting the amount of time their children spend on social media.” https://newsela.com/read/teen-emotional-health-social-media/id/31748/?search_id=d902677e-ef47-4d89-b3f6-95492c792166
6) “"It boils down to what the kids can manage and handle when it comes to the stress created by these sites," Dr. Pate said”  https://newsela.com/read/teen-emotional-health-social-media/id/31748/?search_id=d902677e-ef47-4d89-b3f6-95492c792166

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Although, social media has a lot of good effects, the negative effects aren’t looked at the same which is why change is necessary. There are a lot of negatives such as cyberbullying, insecurities and mental disorders that is caused by social media.

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1. “A 2018 British study tied social media use to decreased, disrupted, and delayed sleep, which is associated with depression, memory loss, and poor academic performance.” https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/it-or-not-social-medias-affecting-your-mental-health

2. “Missing experiences can create anxiety and depression. When people look online and see they’re excluded from an activity, it can affect thoughts and feelings, and can affect them physically.”  https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/it-or-not-social-medias-affecting-your-mental-health

3. “To boost self-esteem and feel a sense of belonging in their social circles, people post content with the hope of receiving positive feedback.” https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/it-or-not-social-medias-affecting-your-mental-health

4. “When reviewing others’ social activity, people tend to make comparisons such as, “Did I get as many likes as someone else?,” or “Why didn’t this person like my post, but this other person did?” They’re searching for validation on the internet that serves as a replacement for meaningful connection they might otherwise make in real life.” https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/it-or-not-social-medias-affecting-your-mental-health

5. “71% of young generations say they are concerned about cyberbullying” https://enough.org/stats_cyberbullying

6. “One million children were harassed, threatened or subjected to other forms of cyberbullying on Facebook during the past year.“ https://enough.org/stats_cyberbullying

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Aarchi's Thesis Statement  Even though there are some positive effects of social media, there are many people who use social media are having negative effects on themselves. Social media is causing problems on mental health, it is also affecting their physical health, and it sometimes makes people think about going in a wrong direction  

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Aarchi's Thesis Statement  Even though there are some positive effects of social media, there are many people who use social media are having negative effects on themselves. Social media is causing problems on mental health, it is also affecting their physical health, and it sometimes makes people think about going in a wrong direction  

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  1)"Just like you wouldn't give your child the keys to a car for the first time and let them drive away without any practice, you'll need to be there to teach them how to use social media in a healthy way,"

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  1)"Just like you wouldn't give your child the keys to a car for the first time and let them drive away without any practice, you'll need to be there to teach them how to use social media in a healthy way,"

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https://www.insider.com/how-does-social-media-affect-teenagers
2)“Social media has also become a toxic mirror.”
https://time.com/4459153/social-media-body-image/

3) "Together, you can set rules and shared expectations that promote your teen's autonomy while safeguarding them from risks."
https://www.insider.com/how-does-social-media-affect-teenagers
4)"Teens… have been comparing themselves more to their peers and have been deprioritizing healthy, in-person communication,"
https://www.insider.com/how-does-social-media-affect-teenagers
5) "What's more is, from a mental health perspective, social media has introduced new risks: teens can now harm or be harmed by others online."
https://www.insider.com/how-does-social-media-affect-teenagers
6) "Social media usage can certainly have positive effects, such as a sense of social connectivity and belonging, personal contentment and self-esteem, emotional expression and control, and identity development,"

https://www.insider.com/how-does-social-media-affect-teenagers

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Quote 1 subtopic 3: “man on the subway slapped my hands, threatened to throw his lighter at me, then called me a ‘c---- b----.’ He then said to ‘get the f--- out of NYC.’” https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/there-were-3-800-anti-asian-racist-incidents-mostly-against-n1261257

Quote 2 subtopic 3: "Anyone wanna come claim your friend? After a lifetime of being told to 'Go Back' we're not taking this in silence anymore."

https://abc7ny.com/asian-hate-crime-maria-ha-dan-anti-asian/10419611/

Quote 1 subtopic 1:"If you just narrowly focus on hate crimes, you only address a sliver of the racism that Asian Americans are experiencing," https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/there-were-3-800-anti-asian-racist-incidents-mostly-against-n1261257

Quote 2 subtopic 1: “During an Asian American protest, a white man driving a silver Mercedes drove past the first wave of Asian protesters, yelling out of his window at them, ‘Stupid ------- Asians!’”

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/mar/16/asian-americans-hate-incidents-pandemic-study

Quote 1 subtopic 2:“I pray that someday every race / May stand on equal plane / And prejudice will find no dwelling place / In a peace that all may gain.”

https://time.com/5949028/asian-american-history-schools/

Quote 2 subtopic 2:  “they are blaming Asians for the coronavirus pandemic, thinking they bring this to our country.”

https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/04/21/one-third-of-asian-americans-fear-threats-physical-attacks-and-most-say-violence-against-them-is-rising/

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1. March that showed hate crimes against Asian Americans spiked 149 percent between 2019 and 2020, even though hate crimes overall declined.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/nation-world/2021/03/20/hate-crimes-against-asian-americans-what-the-numbers-show-politifact/

2. The contrast is especially striking when it comes to people over age 65.
https://www.thecity.nyc/2021/4/20/22392871/older-asians-face-a-hate-hidden-nypd

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Chinese Americans were the largest ethnic group (42.2 percent) that report experiencing hate.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/nation-world/2021/03/20/hate-crimes-against-asian-americans-what-the-numbers-show-politifact/

4. "'You're not from here,'" she said the woman told her. "'You're from China, aren't you? Go back to China, (expletive)' is what she said."
https://abc7ny.com/asian-hate-crime-maria-ha-dan-anti-asian/10419611/

5.  Prominent Asian-American celebrities like Gemma Chan, Daniel Dae Kim, and Olivia Munn, meanwhile, used their platforms to bring awareness to the incidents,
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/asian-american-racism-violence-1127876/

6. Tributes to Ratanapakdee online demonstrated shared grief in the community, while a petition by Asian American Collective called for better coverage of the assaults.
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/asian-american-racism-violence-1127876/

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https://www.britannica.com/topic/Police-Brutality-in-the-United-States-2064580

“Some broader definitions of police brutality also encompass harassment (including false arrest),” - false arrest, wrongful accusation which lead to harmful outcomes such as deaths and lawsuits

“Other factors concern the unique institutional culture of urban police departments,”- “institutional” as in deep rooted

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/magazine/magazine_article/discrimination-in-america/

“57% of black Americans reported discrimination in pay and consideration for promotions.”

“35% of Asian Americans report personally experiencing people making insensitive or offensive comments or negative assumptions about their race or ethnicity.”- normalized racism

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/03/21/fact-sheet-u-s-efforts-to-combat-systemic-racism/

“they confront them honestly, transparently, and with a determination to make things right.”- things that are being done to end systematic racism

“more than 140 nations joined the United States in a statement outlining the continuing scourge of racism and racial discrimination,”- worldwide issue

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Help this issue by stopping racism that you are causing as a person; as a teen. It may even be as simple as, name calling in school, or you can stop bullying other teens just because of the race they are. In your mind think, “How would I feel / deal with being bullied because of where I come from”

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Parents can help teens that are suffering due to depression, isolation and stress covid has cause. Parents can help their teen by making sure to talk to them frequently and offer their support and make it clear they are willing to offer whatever support they need.

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Take action right now to help this issue by educating yourself about this topic and maybe even get involved in a protest, rally, or even sign a petition. These small actions can make a big difference.

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Black Lives Matter is an issue all across America. Ways one can help are as simple as looking into what the movement is about. Simply being educated on what is happening is a start. To learn more about this topic, visit the BLM website, https://blacklivesmatter.com/.

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We need change, and we need you to stand up and defend those who are in need of help. What would you do when racism towards asians is normalized?

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The negative effects aren’t looked at the same which is why change is necessary. There are a lot of negatives such as cyber bullying, insecurities and mental disorders that is caused by social media. If change does not occur, these negative effects will continue for as long as it lasts.

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Teens lives can be difficult and stressful to handle, so it’s essential to have a way out. As a parent to a teen who is struggling, start drifting them away from social media. Start going out and doing more interesting things that scrolling online. And to help those who are hurt, donate to mental health non profit organizations, like the National Alliance on Mental Illness in New Jersey (NAMI NJ). And remember, always be helpful to those who need it.

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6. “Usually my friends would’ve helped me, but I didn’t have them, so it was harder to deal” https://upfront.scholastic.com/content/dam/classroom-magazines/upfront/issues/2020-21/021521/p14-17-covidisolation-cov/UPF-021521-LEXILE-p14-17.pdf

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Adults and friends can help teens by simply talking to them and making them feel more calm. By talking, the teens might be able to brush off those bad things like they did before, which would increase how the teens feel. They wouldn’t feel isolated anymore if they had someone to talk to.

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Everybody should know what social media is and how to handle it fully. Parents should ask their children if they are ok or is anything bad happening to them , they should set some guidelines and limitation on what their children are doing. Children should ask their parents or any adult for help if anything bad is happening.

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Covid has had an impact on many people, but more so on teens. It has come to this world causing a disruption to many lives in a negative way, especially teens

“The research shows that parents during the pandemic have reported negative changes in their teen’s sleep patterns, withdrawal from family, and aggressive behavior. These symptoms can be signs of depression or anxiety.” “It can be more effective to demonstrate that teens are not alone by sharing one’s own insecurities and fears surrounding our changed world, as well as sharing personal coping strategies and asking questions to help create a safe space.” https://www.healthline.com/health-news/impact-of-covid-19-lockdown-on-teens-mental-health#What-are-the-signs-of-depression-in-teens?

“Social distancing, combined with school closures due to COVID-19, has made it more difficult for teens to stay physically active, eat right, and stick with a good sleep schedule.” “There are plenty of ways to engage in safe, socially distanced forms of exercise. Teens may be able to safely take a walk with friends, or bike, scooter, or skateboard. While a healthy diet and dietary supplements cannot prevent COVID-19, eating right can support the immune system.”  https://parentandteen.com/covid-19-teen-physical-health/

“Adolescents can be particularly overwhelmed when stress is related to a traumatic event, expressed as excessive worry or sadness, unhealthy eating or sleeping habits, and difficulty with attention and concentration.” “Adults can provide stability and support to help them cope” https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/parental-resource-kit/adolescence.html