Since the outbreak of coronavirus, Asians around the world and across America have been targeted with blame-related racism, with President Trump’s early insistence on calling it a Chinese virus far from helpful. Hate speech against China on Twitter was up 900%, and reports of verbal and physical attacks on Asians began spiking around the country, as well as misguided boycotts on Asian businesses. … [Read more...] about This new Twitter bot has Asian front-line workers responding directly to COVID-19 racism
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Odisha preps for singing state song at 5.30 pm to show solidarity with frontline workers
US Asians, harassed over coronavirus, push back on streets, social media Fed's Jerome Powell fears second coronavirus wave, reiterates crisis-fighting pledge India traversing on path to 'victory' against COVID-19: PM in open letter to citizens on first anniv of his second term … [Read more...] about Odisha preps for singing state song at 5.30 pm to show solidarity with frontline workers
Migrant children at risk of dropping out of school after moving back to hometowns: Experts
"The recent traumatic experiences may affect their learning outcome and eventually affect their retention in school. School administration will need to provide special attention and counselling services to these children," she said. Kamal Gaur, Deputy Director - Education at Save the Children, said COVID-19 has not just been a health emergency but also an education disaster. … [Read more...] about Migrant children at risk of dropping out of school after moving back to hometowns: Experts
