IU Experts Available to Discuss Rise in Anti-Asian Violence, Increased Tension after Atlanta Spa Shootings

A recent report found that anti-Asian violence has been on the rise in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most recently, the shooting in Atlanta that killed six Asian women has drawn more attention to the on-going issues of racial violence and tensions, even as the investigation points to a more sexually motivated crime. Demonstrators have also taken to the streets to rally for awareness of anti-Asian violence, and Asian American members of Congress will speak during a hearing today about the rise in these incidents of violence and discrimination. Experts from Indiana University Bloomington and IUPUI are available to comment on anti-Asian racism and history, as well as sexual violence.