Anti-racism, Asia, Imperialism, Labor, US Politics

Remembering Vincent Chin

The tragic 1982 murder of Vincent Chin in Detroit is a devastating historical example of how the "Buy American" movement and anti-Japanese auto sentiment fueled deadly anti-Asian scapegoating.  During the early 1980s, the American auto industry was struggling heavily due to the rising popularity and superior fuel efficiency of Japanese-imported vehicles. The "Buy American" movement… Continue reading Remembering Vincent Chin