Since COVID-19 there has been a dramatic increase in the amount of hate and violence directed toward the Asian American community.
The reasons are vast. In the U.S. there has been a long history of discrimination and violence directed toward immigrant groups. In the 1800 and 1900s East Asians experienced what we call today Yellow Peril. South Asians also experienced similar treatment in what is known as Dusky Peril. From then until now, the struggle for justice, safety, and peace has been a journey with many ups and downs and continues to this day.
In this video I explore the history of racism toward Asians and Asian Americans from the 1800s to Civil Rights, and from 9/11 to the present day. I speak with two experts and several Asian American residents of Oakland, California.
A big thank you to:
Felix Mangalindan for co-planning, researching, script writing and overall consulting throughout this process. If you are interested in connecting with my co-producer of this video you can reach him through email at: felixlindan@gmail.com or on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/felixjdalay/
Manju Kulkikarni for providing your insight and knowledge. You can learn more about Manjusha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KulkarniManju
Dr. Rod Daus-Magbual for sharing your wisdom around the historical context and how the legacy of discrimination continues to this day. You can learn more about Rod here: https://www.roddausmagbual.com/
To the folks that agreed to interview with us on the streets of Chinatown Oakland, CA.
And to Osai Hashimi for helping out with location based photography, video, and interviews. You can find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osai.hashimi/
Resources:
https://stopaapihate.org/
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/thoughtmonkeyHQ?sub_confirmation=1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtmonkeyHQ/
#thoughtmonkey
