Local Advocates Concerned About Anti-Asian Racism Amid Pandemic

In Boston, protesters stood together in March to condemn what they say is racism, fear-mongering and misinformation aimed at Asian communities amid the widening coronavirus pandemic that reportedly originated in China. Nationally, Asian Americans Advancing Justice is tracking anecdotes of discrimination, harassment and hate.

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Bronze plaques with the words “Wuhan Plague” have been glued on property around Atlanta.

The plaques went up on buildings and walls in mid-April. They have the words Wuhan Plague written on them and contain an image of Winnie the Pooh eating a bat.

According to the Atlanta Police Department, there are four reports of these plaques. No arrests have been made so far.