Harvard Sparks Outrage After Telling Students ‘You May Wish That You Weren’t Asian’

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Harvard Sparks Outrage After Telling Students ‘You May Wish That You Weren’t Asian’

Harvard has come under fire for posting offensive messages including, “You may wish that you weren’t Asian” on its "Anti-Asian Racism Resources" page. The school’s Counseling and Mental Health Services had originally sent out the resources to address the rise of anti-Asian bias and attacks since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The now-deleted message read, “When you experience racism, you can feel shame. You may wish that you weren't Asian, but remember that your ancestors likely went through similar or even worse incidents,” according to Newsweek. Student Matteo Wong took to Twitter on Tuesday to express his disappointment.

According to Wong, Harvard continued by saying “Your ancestors likely went through similar or even worse incidents. They survived by recognizing the beauty and strength of their community. So, seek out or create literature, art, films, shows, and music that highlight your community in a positive light." The junior student found the school's recommendations outrageous.

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