In this episode of “To Health and Back,” we’ll hear from Rachel Priest, the content editor at The Bitter Southerner, to hear about her personal experiences with xenophobia as a transracial adoptee.
Check out the transcript here.
SHOW NOTES:
- American Journal of Public Health, 2021: Check out this recent study that explores the extent to which phrases like “Chinese virus” were associated with anti-Asian sentiment.
- Anti-Asian Violence Resources: Check out this resource directory that includes how to report incidents, places to donate, educational resources, statistics, news articles and resources for allies.
- Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy: Check out this resource directory to combat increased anti-Asian violence in the wake of COVID-19.
- BBC: Read Sam Cabral’s article about hate crimes toward Asian Americans in the U.S. during the pandemic.
- The Bitter Southerner: Read Rachel Priest’s personal essay following the aftermath of the Atlanta spa shootings in March 2021.
- Grady Newsource: Read Priest’s article about the rise in racism against the Asian and Asian-American communities.
- Human Rights Watch: Learn about how COVID has fueled anti-Asian racism and xenophobia across the globe.
- The New England Journal of Medicine, 2021: Check out this clinician’s guide to combating anti-Asian sentiment.
- NPR: Read about (or listen to) the rise in anti-Asian attacks during COVID-19.
- Rachel Priest: Read more about Priest via her website.
- Twitter: Follow and read more of Priest’s work via Twitter.
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