Kate Chu, a mom, took to social media to show how her son has been bullied, online and in person, because of the stigma COVID-19. She stated in a Facebook group that her son was physically and verbally bullied several times. COVID-19 originated in China about 3 and a half months ago and carried a stigma with it as it traveled all over the world. Schools are aware of the issue and in Kate Chu’s case, the principal was very responsive to her concerns.
She is not the only one going to social media to point out the racism Asian-Americans are facing due to the Coronavirus. Marketing professional for the Florida chapter of Asian American Journalists Ivette Yee stated she has had friends talk about how their children are facing similar situations due to the Coronavirus.
These sources stated these issues on the last day of February and since the virus has exploded throughout the US. Many people fear that with the growth of the virus comes the growth of racism and bullying of Asian Americans.
To learn more, go to: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/education/fl-ne-coronavirus-school-bullying-20200229-xhx3xdaxtvgfxeg4fyhoqf4rya-story.html
LIS 4022 Spring 2020 