CSUSB predicted an 833% increase in Asian American hate crimes in NYC, 114% in LA, and 133% in Boston from March 2019-March 2021 despite these having above average Asian American populations.

Increase in Asian-American Hate Crimes in Major Cities

https://www.csusb.edu/sites/default/files/FACT%20SHEET-%20Anti-Asian%20Hate%202020%20rev%203.21.21.pdf

Brandeis University

Discrimination is present in systems that are designed to protect well-being and medical health. These systems include health care, housing, education, criminal justice and finance. Discrimination can lead to chronic stress and places those predisposed to social or economic disadvantages--namely racial or ethnic minority groups-- at a higher risk for COVID-19.

The Effect of Discrimination on Disadvantaged Populations During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Asian-American Hate Crime Increases in 2021 Compared to Past Years

Some studies are saying Black-Americans are more likely the receive the COVID vaccine than White Americans. Other studies are saying the exact opposite, that racial minorities are more likely to be hesitant. Which is more accurate?

Is There Increased Vaccine Hesitancy in Communities of Color?

Native Americans are 4x more likely to contract COVID-19
Latinx are 5x more likely

Indigenous People Infected with COVID-19 at Higher Rates

2016 Census showed 78.4% of U.S. households spoke English
350+ languages are spoken in the U.S.
Unequal access to information
Higher risk jobs

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