How to Help Stop Anti-Asian Racism and Hate in 2021 Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, physical and verbal assaults against Asian people have been on the rise. These hate crimes are borne from a place of racism and misunderstanding, both of which can become violent in the wrong situations. We’ve compiled a few ways you can support Asian people in your community and protect them from hate crimes or violent outbursts. If you ever feel unsafe or see someone being threatened, call for emergency services right away. Method 1 of 9: Speak out against hateful behavior. If you see someone acting hatefully, let them know it’s not okay. If you feel safe doing so, call out their behavior and tell them that it won’t be tolerated. You can do this with strangers, acquaintances, and even your loved ones. [1] This is especially true for microaggressions, or racism that might be more subtle. You could say something like, “Hey, I’m not sure if you meant to be racist back there, but what ...