Bias and xenophobic sentiment against South Asians has risen dramatically since 9/11. Such bias manifests itself through various forms of discrimination based on ethnicity, national origin, and religion and can occur at the workplace, at school, and at public accommodations.

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn about trends emerging in xenophobic sentiment against South Asians as well as the various forms it takes; protections provided by the federal and New York state legislation for those affected by discrimination and hate crimes; and how attorneys have provide their assistance to local organizations serving survivors of such incidents.