Racism against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) has been spreading as fast as the Coronavirus! In April cyberbullying against APPI went up by 900% and some 1,500 physical and verbal harassment cases were reported, according to Stop AAPI Hate. Little is being done to counteract the craziness of so many Americans blaming any Asian-looking person for causing the spread of the coronavirus. But with a second wave of Covid-19 predicted for the Fall, we can also expect a surge of racism against AAPI as schools reopen and more people go back to work.
How is your company or school preparing to address the needs of AAPI students and workers? I have prepared an online program of anti-racist knowledge-based strategies to support AAPI. I presented this information on Zoom for the St. Paul Public Schools. Please contact me if you would like to learn more.