This page includes selected resources for learning the facts about COVID-19, including its disproportionate impact on people of color, and provides information on interrupting related racisms, microaggressions, and xenophobia aimed at people of color and other marginalized communities. Let us know if you have suggestions for additional resources.
Note: This list is no longer being maintained; it is kept here for mainly archival reasons. May 2023, svg
COVID-19 racism is anti-Chinese and anti-Asian scapegoating and xenophobic reactions, including fear, exclusion, harassment, microaggressions, and other racist behaviors related to the COVID-19 public health epidemic.
- Also includes inappropriate "jokes," innuendos, suggestions that any/all Chinese and members of other Asian communities are responsible for or suspected of having this illness and should be avoided.
Whether "intended" to be hurtful or not, the reality is that the impact of these sorts of "jokes" is very hurtful and helps spread misinformation.
Note: This box is copied on numerous guides. For more info on coronavirus racism and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color and other marginalized groups, see our full COVID-19, Race, and Racism guide.
Here are a few helpful resources focused on facts and on recognizing & addressing racism and microaggressions related to COVID-19i. There is a rapidly growing body of literature on this emerging topic.
Note: This box is copied on numerous guides. For more info on coronavirus racism and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color and other marginalized groups, see our full COVID-19, Race, and Racism guide.
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