Fewer AAPI adults experienced hate incidents in past year but racism concerns linger, poll finds
Summary
A recent poll shows fewer Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adults reported experiencing hate incidents in the past year compared to previous years, but concerns about racial discrimination remain high. Despite some decline in anti-Asian hate crimes, many AAPI individuals still expect to face discrimination in the coming years.Key Facts
- About 25% of AAPI adults said they experienced a hate crime or incident in the past year, down from 36% in October 2023.
- FBI data indicates anti-Asian hate and bias crimes dropped between 2024 and 2025.
- Around 30% of AAPI adults believe they are likely to face discrimination based on race or ethnicity in the next five years.
- Reports of verbal assaults and racial slurs have decreased compared to polls from the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The nature of hateful remarks has shifted from COVID-19-related racism to anti-immigrant messages.
- Some individuals report feeling treated like foreigners even after living long in the U.S. and being citizens.
- Economic concerns like inflation and higher gas prices are a bigger worry for many AAPI adults than discrimination.
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