Final SAPSA Video - Violent Crimes Against Asian Americans - Angela Alejandro, Toan Tran, Zaige Wang - A04

https://youtu.be/wyf--PsCmBk

Asian Americans are currently the fastest growing immigrant population in the United States, and recent studies have shown that hate crimes committed against the Asian American population has been growing as well. This increase of victimization can be traced back to a history of racial stereotypes that portray the community to be weak, docile, and submissive, making them an easy target. Additionally, the contemporary political climate has vilified immigrant groups, furthering the perpetual foreigner stereotype onto the community. With our SAPSA, we hope to educate others on the increase of these hate crimes and provide support and resources for those victims.

Group Members: Toan Tran, Angela Alejandro, Zaige Wang
TA: Karen Vang | Section A04
Objective & Target Audience: To inspire, educate, and motivate people to actively be more aware of the injustices that Asian Americans face and persuade society to publicize these injustices more prevalently and frequently.

References:
1. “Advocates See 'Disturbing' Rise in Hate Crimes Targeting Asian Americans.” Asian Americans Advancing Justice, New America Media, 14 Aug. 2017, www.advancingjustice-aajc.org/news/advocates-see-disturbing-rise-hate-crimes-targeting-asian-americans.
2. Harrell, Erika. “Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Victims of Crime.” Bureau of Justice Statistics Special Report, U.S. Department of Justice, Mar. 2006.
3. Wang, Frances  Kai-Hwa. “Who Is Vincent Chin? What You Need to Know about the 1982 Killing.” NBCNews.com, NBCUniversal News Group, 15 June 2017, www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/who-vincent-chin-history-relevance-1982-killing-n771291.