Asian Women Assault Unhoused Black Man in Shocking NYC Street Incident
In a shocking incident captured on video and shared on social media, two Asian women were seen assaulting an unhoused Black man on a busy New York City street. The incident occurred in front of a business called Creature World and has sparked outrage and calls for a hate crime bill.
The video, which was shared by a user named Don Salmon on Sept. 21, shows the two women seemingly attempting to force the man to move away from the area where he was sleeping. The daughter is seen trying to convince the man to leave, but her mother begins hitting and kicking him instead.
The disturbing footage has elicited strong reactions from viewers. Many demanded the implementation of a hate crime bill to address incidents like this. It was clear that the man was already dealing with enough difficulties, and the actions of the women were condemned.
Furthermore, the video recorded the daughter attempting to stop her mother from further assaulting the man after realizing they were being filmed. However, her efforts were futile. Although the mother also noticed she was being recorded, she stood up and kicked the man while he sat on the concrete. A voice recording warned the women that they were committing a crime by assaulting the man and urged them to call the police instead.
The treatment of the man in the video has shocked people across social media platforms. Many users pointed out the body language of the women, suggesting that they were aware of the wrongness of their actions but conveyed a lack of concern. Speculations arose that this incident could potentially be classified as a hate crime, with several users referring to the #StopAsianHate hashtag.
This incident comes after multiple reports of violent attacks on Asians during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the rise in bigotry and racist attacks, President Joe Biden signed the anti-Asian Hate Crimes Act into law in 2021. The act, originally introduced by Rep. Grace Meng and Sen. Mazie Hirono, aims to make reporting hate crimes more accessible and assigns a Justice Department official to review incidents of anti-Asian hate crimes.
The Asian American community has been unfairly blamed and scapegoated for the outbreak of COVID-19, leading to an increase in hate crimes against Asians. Meng emphasized the exhaustion felt by the Asian American community due to the surge in bigotry and racist attacks.
Hate has no place in America – and I look forward to making that clear this afternoon by signing the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law, President Biden expressed on Twitter.
The shocking video of the Asian women assaulting the unhoused Black man highlights the urgent need for increased awareness, education, and legal measures to combat hate crimes. It serves as a reminder of the importance of fostering a society that embraces diversity, equality, and respect for all individuals.
