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China Rising - Racism | 10
Russia Rising
English - September 17, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - ★★★★ - 97 ratingsPolitics News Government Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
On Episode 10 of China Rising, we’ll discuss the dramatic rise in anti-Asian racism in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fuelled by misinformation about the virus and political rhetoric on both sides of the border, Canada saw a spike in reported hate crimes. Last year, anti-Asian hate crimes in Vancouver soared by more than 700%. We’ll hear from Canadians who’ve been targeted, including prominent figures in Canada’s political, arts and journalism communities, to shine a spotlight on the Canada’s hidden hate.
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Twitter: @JeffSempleGN
Email: [email protected]
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On Episode 10 of China Rising, we’ll discuss the dramatic rise in anti-Asian racism in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fuelled by misinformation about the virus and political rhetoric on both sides of the border, Canada saw a spike in reported hate crimes. Last year, anti-Asian hate crimes in Vancouver soared by more than 700%. We’ll hear from Canadians who’ve been targeted, including prominent figures in Canada’s political, arts and journalism communities, to shine a spotlight on the Canada’s hidden hate.
Contact:
Twitter: @JeffSempleGN
Email: [email protected]
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