Modern Examples of Racial Discrimination

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Anti-Asian Racism During COVID-19 Pandemic

Asians, especially East Asians, were blamed for the coronavirus, leading to a global rise in hate crimes—verbal harassment, physical assaults, and even deadly attacks.

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George Floyd and Systemic Anti-Black Racism (2020)

George Floyd, a Black man, was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on his neck for over 9 minutes, despite Floyd being unarmed and pleading for his life.

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Latino Discrimination in Immigration Enforcement

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  • U.S. immigration policy under the Trump administration led to thousands of Latino children being separated from their parents.
  • Latino workers have been disproportionately targeted in workplace immigration raids, sometimes with questionable legal backing.
  • Immigrants described as "invaders" or "criminals" has fueled xenophobia.
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Islamophobia Post-9/11 and Ongoing

The 9/11 terrorist attacks triggered a dramatic surge in anti-Muslim sentiment worldwide, particularly in the U.S. and Europe.

  • In the weeks after 9/11, hate crimes against Muslims and those perceived as Muslim skyrocketed in the U.S. Muslim women wearing hijabs reported being spat on, harassed, or attacked.
  • Muslims have often been portrayed in media as terrorists, villains, or extremists, reinforcing negative stereotypes.