Tag: Anti-Asian Violence

Spatial distribution of anti-Asian hate tweets during COVID-19

sarah JonasResearch Results

Anti-Asian hate language surged between January and March of 2020 with clusters of hateful tweets spread across the contiguous U.S. that varied in size, strength distribution and location. This is the first step towards helping officials predict where online racism may spill over to the streets as a public health threat.

IU experts available to discuss rise in anti-Asian violence, increased tension after Atlanta spa shootings

sarah JonasExpert Pitch

BLOOMINGTON and INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — 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…