Even though it may seem that Asian American and immigrant communities are no longer experiencing the level of overt hatred, ridicule, and violence they faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the scars left by the unprecedented surge in anti-Asian violence during that time remain deep. The short documentary Voices Against Anti-Asian Hate recounts that dark time, highlighting how the surge in anti-Asian hate crimes during the pandemic reverberated through individuals, families, and communities.
This documentary humanizes the experiences of victims and their loved ones, including the Go family, whose daughter, Michelle Go, was tragically pushed onto subway tracks; Christina Yuna Lee, who was followed and fatally stabbed in her own apartment; Michael Zhu, who was stabbed while on a routine walk near his home; and Noel Quintana, who was slashed in the face with a box cutter while riding the subway. Their personal accounts bring to light the emotional and psychological toll of these heinous attacks while raising critical questions about how we can best address and combat anti-Asian hate and violence.
The post-screening discussion underscores the importance of continuing this conversation, examining strategies to combat racism, advocating for policy reforms, and emphasizing the role of education, awareness, and community solidarity in preventing future violence.
The panel will feature representatives from AABANY’s Anti-Asian Violence Task Force, along with some of the documentary's interviewees, to explore key issues, including:
The systemic and historical factors that have contributed to the persistent targeting of the AAPI community with violence and racist rhetoric. Legal and institutional barriers that impede the prosecution of hate crimes, as well as actionable public policy and advocacy efforts to address these challenges.The implications of new restrictions on property ownership, birthright citizenship, and U.S.-China trade conflicts for AAPI populations
Speakers:
Justin Go, Michelle Go's father
Sungkon Lee, Christina Yuna Lee's father
Michael Zhu, Survivor of Knife Attack, Manhattan Chinatown
Chris Kwok (moderator), is an adjunct assistant professor in the Asian American Studies Program at Hunter College.
Voices Against Anti-Asian Hate: Documentary Screening and Conversation
Host
Tue, Jun 24, 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM (EDT)
To be shared on approval (New York)
40 attendees
Even though it may seem that Asian American and immigrant communities are no longer experiencing the level of overt hatred, ridicule, and violence they faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the scars left by the unprecedented surge in anti-Asian violence during that time remain deep. The short documentary Voices Against Anti-Asian Hate recounts that dark time, highlighting how the surge in anti-Asian hate crimes during the pandemic reverberated through individuals, families, and communities.
This documentary humanizes the experiences of victims and their loved ones, including the Go family, whose daughter, Michelle Go, was tragically pushed onto subway tracks; Christina Yuna Lee, who was followed and fatally stabbed in her own apartment; Michael Zhu, who was stabbed while on a routine walk near his home; and Noel Quintana, who was slashed in the face with a box cutter while riding the subway. Their personal accounts bring to light the emotional and psychological toll of these heinous attacks while raising critical questions about how we can best address and combat anti-Asian hate and violence.
The post-screening discussion underscores the importance of continuing this conversation, examining strategies to combat racism, advocating for policy reforms, and emphasizing the role of education, awareness, and community solidarity in preventing future violence.
The panel will feature representatives from AABANY’s Anti-Asian Violence Task Force, along with some of the documentary's interviewees, to explore key issues, including:
The systemic and historical factors that have contributed to the persistent targeting of the AAPI community with violence and racist rhetoric. Legal and institutional barriers that impede the prosecution of hate crimes, as well as actionable public policy and advocacy efforts to address these challenges.The implications of new restrictions on property ownership, birthright citizenship, and U.S.-China trade conflicts for AAPI populations
Speakers:
Justin Go, Michelle Go's father
Sungkon Lee, Christina Yuna Lee's father
Michael Zhu, Survivor of Knife Attack, Manhattan Chinatown
Chris Kwok (moderator), is an adjunct assistant professor in the Asian American Studies Program at Hunter College.