The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with rising reports of crimes targeting people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. On March 16, a white man was charged with killing eight people, including six women of Asian and Pacific Islander descent, at Atlanta-area spas.
While the mass killing and possible motives continue to be investigated, many — including members of Congress — are speaking out about the growing incidents of anti-Asian violence.
Several USC experts including University Professor Viet Thanh Nguyen, Aerol Arnold Chair of English and professor of English, American studies and ethnicity and comparative literature at USC Dornsife, Tracy Poon Tambascia, professor of clinical education at the USC Rossier School of Education and Nayan Shah, professor of American studies and ethnicity and history, outlined the history of anti-Asian violence in America and called for action.
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