A new report published this week found that while hate crimes fell overall by 7% in 2020, Asian Americans experienced a 150% surge in attacks. In July 2020, there were more than 2,100 anti-Asian American hate incidents that were directly related to the pandemic. In New York, where the number of anti-Asian hate crimes jumped from three to 28, all but four were related to the coronavirus. But all indications suggest it will prove to be a record year for hate crimes targeting Asians. Cobb later shared her story on Instagram, and eventually it was featured on standagainsthatred.org, a testimonials site launched recently by the advocacy group Asian Americans Advancing Justice.

Source: The Star March 14, 2021 01:07 UTC