Problem: In the aftermath of the recent increase in hate crimes and bias incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, many communities are showing their support in various ways, from social media activism to mutual aid efforts. NBC News Icon Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. arrow Efforts like these are starting to heighten awareness surrounding racism against Asian Americans, which can be ingrained and subtle - ranging from racially insensitive incidents to physical attacks, experts say. And it's been fueled over the past year by pandemic-related rhetoric such as referring to the corona virus as the "China virus," reports have shown. ADVERTISING Initiatives including educational resources, donation sites, in-person volunteering and reading lists all aim to help prevent further violence. Last year from March to December, there were 2,800 anti-Asian American hate incidents, according to the online self-reporting tool Stop AAPI Hate. There were 69 incidents that included racist language in addition to a physical incident. The site doesn't report these to police. Experts share further resources below on how to be anti-racist and support the Asian American and Pacific Islander, or AAPI, community. Educate yourself on the fact racism against AAPIs isn't new Racism against AAPIs has a long and painful history, dating back to the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which barred Chinese laborers from entering. Need Assignment Help?