Blog Post 3: What People Are Saying

    The blog posted by the Stupski Foundation speaks on the recent rise of Asian hate-crimes, calling to blame the commentary of American political leaders who target Asians as a result of tensions with other East Asian countries and the recent rise of COVID-19. This author continues to point out that the way in which we can solve anti-Asian violence is by taking a humanitarian perspective; This includes respecting diverse cultural backgrounds and traditions, and highlighting the meaningful contribution they provide for our community. They also suggest that the commonality of hate-crimes can be reduced by providing primarily Asian communities with nutrition and health resources during these trying times. 

    The second article, “On Anti-Asian Hate Crimes: Who is Our Real Enemy?”, Michelle Kim most fervently suggests that these anti-asian hate crimes go unreported in mainstream media, regardless of their connection to the growing topic of justice for people of color. In fact, she points out that the Asian-American narrative has been rooted through history as one that opposes that of other minority groups, and thus their struggles are delegitimized. She continues to draw attention to the growing tensions between minority groups despite the true perpetrator of the situation being minority group’s history and present with white supremacy. 

The initial article by the Stupski Foundation uses headline titles from Asian hate-crimes which have occurred within the last year, solidifying its use of these events as a basis for their argument. The author of this article uses statistical information that provides a numerical idea of nationwide attacks, as well as other claims such as how there is a “dramatic rise” in anti-Asian hate crimes. This information is credible, as the author provides a link that takes the reader to the original source, such as credible news stations. This selection of information suggests that this article is credible.

    The article written by Michelle Kim may not be as credible. To begin, the author has mostly based her information on personal opinions and beliefs. Although she too has stated information on direct examples of Asian hate-crimes, she fails to cite any direct sources for her justification of white supremacy as the catalyst for hate-crimes. Secondly, underneath her article, Kim’s biography explains that she is a Korean-American, and thus she may have written from a more personal Asian experience rather than one that is unbiased and credible.

    Collectively, these two articles provide me with a definite understanding of the recent rise in hate crimes against the Asian community. With the number of confirmed cases of attacks, it is definitive that this issue exists and is only growing. As a result of the articles read, I am given both a personal and subjective position into what contributes to increased violence amongst Asian communities, whether it be white supremacy or recent political leader’s words. Suggestions for solutions that most clearly informed my perspective was that of the Stupski article, allowing me to see this issue as something that can be treated through providing resources to those currently being affected--as well as preventing xenophobic actions by promoting cultural understanding. My perspective has grown through these new suggestions.

Sources:

Callahan, Claire, and Stupski Foundation. “We Must Address Rising Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans.” Stupski Foundation, 11 Feb. 2021, stupski.org/changecantwaitblog/we-must-address-rising-hate-crimes-against-asian-americans/.

Kim, Michelle. “On Anti-Asian Hate Crimes: Who Is Our Real Enemy?” Medium, Awaken Blog, 11 Feb. 2021, medium.com/awaken-blog/on-anti-asian-hate-crimes-who-is-our-real-enemy-207ee7354926.