Episode 16 it’s been a while and this episode the topic is the unfortunate recent rise of anti Asian sentiment. Where before the cases we’d hear about were more in the US but now it’s spread closer to home across Europe and the UK. Where previously it was slurs and verbal abuse, but now it’s become much more physical, aggressive and tragically leading to deaths. These unprovoked attacks need to stop! Action needs to be taken and the community needs to stand up together to fight this.
The discussion was recently had in the Club House room I co moderate called Asians in the UK where certain issues were raised and addressed: Celebrities and the use of their platform, the lack of a prominent Asian representative talking about this, allyship, government support, how this is not comparable to the BLM movement and the action that we as the community can do. The issue is very real and we need to get more exposure and raise awareness of what can be done. There’s the view that racism isn’t really a thing in the UK and with the recent events which have taken place that is clearly not the case!
Many grassroots movements and individuals have already been raising this awareness by posting helpful info graphics showing what’s happened and links to resources. But more can and needs to be done. Projects are being started to raise awareness on #stopasianhate and we are finally forming a stronger more connected community not just in the UK but across the globe. If you want to find out more, hear updates about these upcoming projects and join the discussion, we have a Discord for Asians in the UK where this community is forming.
Asians in the UK Discord: https://discord.com/channels/809206844228632576/809206844693282817
Racism Unmasked Edinburgh: https://www.instagram.com/racismunmaskededinburgh
Racism Unmasked Anonymous: https://www.instagram.com/racismunmaskedanonymous/
Dear Asian Youth London: https://www.instagram.com/dearasianyouthlondon/
British Chinese Biz: https://www.instagram.com/britishchinesebiz/
Contacts:
Crazy Brit Asian Contact Instagram: @crazybritasian https://www.instagram.com/crazybritasian/
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