"As a member of the Asian American community I stand behind Asians around the world." Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer Karen O has hit out at the racist abuse that Asian people across the globe have suffered in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
The outbreak, which is thought to have originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, has sparked a rise in racially motivated attacks on Asian people across the globe.
In one incident last month, a Singaporean student was attacked on London’s Oxford Street by a gang of teenagers who told him: “We don’t want your coronavirus in our country.” US President Donald Trump has also come under fire for frequently referring to the disease as the “Chinese virus.” Spread the love! ❤️ Cut out the Hate!