Terrorism is a word which everyone on Earth has become acquainted with in recent years. For two decades our laptops, phones, and television screens have been inundated with images of unimaginable violence and destruction, often tied to the amorphous group known as “terrorists”. Who classifies as a terrorist- and what actions are considered terrorism–is largely dependent upon not academic or legal definitions, but what the society in which the term is utilized considers an existential threat.

Asian hate has risen throughout the world, targeting mostly those of eastern origin. No one is safe as oppression fills the streets. However, Hong Kong, a diverse and international hub is once again a safe haven. Locals walk the streets with ease, life feels… somewhat normal. Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Photo by Lucci Holland.