Though Attacks On The Rise, Anti-Asian Violence Predates COVID-19

Culture & Society Though Attacks On The Rise, Anti-Asian Violence Predates COVID-19 Professors from the College of Liberal Arts explain the history of anti-Asian racism in the United States dating back to the 19th century. By Mia Mercer ’23, Texas A&M University College of Liberal Arts May 3, 2021 Share Share 0 Shares People participate in a protest to demand an end to anti-Asian violence on April 4, 2021 in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images According to the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism , anti-Asian hate crimes have increased 149 percent in American cities since the…