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Pandemic panic: The surging violence against Asian Americans

Panelists will focus on the Asian American identity, the media portrayal of anti-Asian hate crimes, and how others can help support the community.

When:
March 18, 2021 6:00pm to 7:00pm
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The Annenberg Cross-Cultural Student Association in partnership with the Annenberg chapter of the Asian-American Journalists Association is hosting a very important discussion on the rising cases of violence against Asian Americans during the pandemic. Panelists will focus on the Asian American identity, the media portrayal of anti-Asian hate crimes, and how others can help support the community. 

Panelists:

  • Anh Do (BA, Print Journalism and English, ’92), L.A. Times metro reporter 
  • Joyce Jang, USC SCAPE co-president 
  • Jon Funabiki, retired professor of journalism, SFSU founder of Renaissance Journalism 
  • Dr. Sherry Wang, associate professor, Santa Clara University, Department of Counseling Psychology  
  • Christina Yang, general counsel and pro bono director for Asian Americans Advancing Justice - L.A.
  • Asian Americans Advancing Justice special guest

Register at https://uscannenberg.formstack.com/forms/pandemic_panic_violence_against_asian_americans

Cost: 
Free, please rsvp.