This week’s Weekly Roundup addresses anti-Asian racism on campuses and what can be done to stop it. In the article from Inside Higher Ed, the authors pointed out that racism against those of Asian descent can be as simple as mixing up Asian community members with each other – perpetuating the harmful myth that people of color are interchangeable. The article from Diverse Education notes that anti-Asian racism is not a new phenomenon, but rather has been exacerbated by COVID-19 and is more visible due to national conversations surrounding race and racism. It is important for universities to involve Asian Americans in campus discussions on racism, to really listen, and not marginalize their experiences. The myth of the “model minority” creates an often subconscious bias in the way university students are treated and have their coursework evaluated by faculty.
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