anti-Asian
adjective
ˌan-tē-ˈā-zhən 
-shən,
ˌan-ˌtī-
: opposed to or hostile toward the people or culture of Asia
anti-Asian discrimination
anti-Asian bias
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Bill Kubota, a video journalist who has reported on issues ranging from crack addiction and extremist groups to anti-Asian hate and the legacy of Vincent Chin, contributing to broader conversations about race and justice in Michigan and beyond.
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Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Just a few years ago, the Covid-19 pandemic fueled a surge in deadly anti-Asian hate crimes.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
The wave of anti-Asian violence during that time lent more currency to discussing the long-standing lack of political representation.
—Mehrunnisa Wani, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
In a lawsuit filed in October 2024, Chew accused Price of harboring anti-Asian American views and firing him as a result.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
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Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Just a few years ago, the Covid-19 pandemic fueled a surge in deadly anti-Asian hate crimes.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
The wave of anti-Asian violence during that time lent more currency to discussing the long-standing lack of political representation.
—Mehrunnisa Wani, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
In a lawsuit filed in October 2024, Chew accused Price of harboring anti-Asian American views and firing him as a result.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
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“Anti-Asian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-Asian. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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