Anti-Asian Racism: Violence, Xenophobia, & the Model Minority Myth

Public Health Insight

On March 17, 2021, a lone gunman in Atlanta, Georgia went on a racially-motivated rampage, resulting in the death of eight people, 6 of whom were women of Asian descent. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we talk about:

• Historical examples of hate crimes and discrimination against the Asian community;
• The origins of the "Model Minority" Myth and its intersectionality with anti-Black racism;
• Xenophobia in the broader context of the pandemic; and
• How COVID-19 has fueled anti-Asian racist sentiments.

Podcast Hosts

• William Wang, BA, MPH
• Linda Holdbrook, BSc, MPH
• Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®
• Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

References for Our Discussion

• Human Right Rights: Covid-19 Fueling Anti-Asian Racism and Xenophobia Worldwide
• CTV News: New report details 'disturbing rise' in anti-Asian hate crimes in Canada
• Berkeley Public Health: Dean Michael C. Lu: We Must Lift the Veil on Anti-Asian Racism in America
• The Economist: The pandemic appears to have sparked a rise in anti-Asian bigotry
• NPR Code Switch: Model Minority' Myth Again Used As A Racial Wedge Between Asians And Blacks

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Music Credits

The following tracks were used to produce this podcast episode:

• Lakey Inspired - Reminisce
• DeKobe - Left Behind [Full Album]