Asian Oregonians report bias crimes, discrimination

Polling of Asian residents in Oregon shows the age ranges of those who reported they or a family member were threatened with physical harm or subjected to racial slurs because of their race.

 Courtesy graphic: Oregon Values and Beliefs Center

Recent polling underscores the prevalence of xenophobia and racism targeted at Asian communities in Oregon.

A survey of Asian Oregonians found 49% were subjected to racial slurs or degrading language against them or a family member, while 36% said they had witnessed racist epithets or language directed at them or a family member on social media.