The second annual State of Anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander (AA/PI) Hate report released by Stop AAPI Hate casts a spotlight on a troubling rise in hate incidents across the United States. According to the report, 53% of AA/PI adults faced hate during the heated 2024 election period – an increase from 49% in 2023.
Young adults aged 18 to 29 have been hit the hardest, with a staggering 74% experiencing hate acts. Harassment accounted for 48% of these incidents, while 24% were linked to institutional discrimination. Many individuals reported distressing encounters, including being told to "go back to where they came from" and enduring racist slurs, which has left a deep impact on their well-being. Frequent stress 😔 and anxiety were common, as 70% reported ongoing stress and 59% felt constant anxiety, with 83% expressing concern about the nation's current racial climate.
The report also highlighted that 40% of those who experienced hate did not share their experiences with anyone, and 77% never reported the incidents to formal authorities. In many cases, 38% of those in need of support did not receive it, underscoring significant gaps in community and institutional responses.
This unsettling data comes on the heels of a controversial decision by the U.S. Department of Justice to cut over $810 million in public safety grants, including the $2 million grant that had supported Stop AAPI Hate. Critics argue that reducing funding for organizations fighting hate and violence could further marginalize vulnerable communities.
For many young AA/PI individuals, these findings serve as a wake-up call. Their stories underscore the urgent need for robust support systems and meaningful institutional change to build safer, more inclusive communities. ✊
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Anti-Asian hate persists in U.S. as federal support funding slashed
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