AAARI 2026 Symposium Talk

For the Asian American / Asian Research Institute (AAARI) 2026 Symposium, The New Asian NYC: Mobilization, Grassroots Power & Pluralistic Futures, Sheikh Rubana Hossain, MPH, Board Secretary of the South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA), presented "Digital Hate and Systemic Barriers: Navigating the Surge of Anti-South Asian Racism." The session examined the growing rise of online and systemic anti-South Asian hate and its implications for public health and community well-being. Emphasizing trauma-informed and community-centered approaches, the presentation explored strategies for equitable engagement, addressing structural barriers, and strengthening cross-community solidarity to support safer, more inclusive environments for South Asian communities.